
nycitybird
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The Royal Ballet back on stage, 9/10/20
nycitybird replied to Candleque's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I found it an odd choice for an opener, especially coming after the Sleeping Beauty music. I thought they'd start with something joyful after that!- 183 replies
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Yay! I was gutted to have missed this, especially after reading all the forum reviews.
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I was lucky to see it in Copenhagen and it's one of my favourite modern ballets. Love the music and found it joyous and moving. I remember having tears in my eyes as the curtain came down, and I love it when an abstract ballet can do that!
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The music of the first few pieces made them unwatchable for me. Loved Runaway and the Times Are Racing and wish they'd shown them in their entirety!
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BBC Dance Season 2020 Discussion
nycitybird replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I was quite surprised at Valentino Zucchetti's frankness in discussing his disappointment about his rank/not being given more opportunities he thinks he deserves. -
I'm sad too. His music is so beautiful and emotional. I also discovered him through Within the Golden Hour.
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I saw on YouTube that the full performance [Broken Wings] starring Tamara Rojo will be streamed on 22nd April at 7pm. Excited to see this ballet again!
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Royal Ballet Onegin 2020
nycitybird replied to Richard LH's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Totally agree. And lots of nuance in the first two acts rather than just 'haughty' or 'cad.' He's one of my favourite dance actors and I never want him to retire!- 410 replies
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Royal Ballet Onegin 2020
nycitybird replied to Richard LH's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Wow! I think that was my favourite ballet performance I've ever attended. I saw the last run and it didn't blow me away, possibly because it was only the second ballet I'd ever seen or due to the dancer playing Onegin not being much of an actor. No such problem tonight! Naghdi and Bonelli had great chemistry and their storytelling and characterisation were crystal clear, especially in the last pas de deux where she played Tatiana's conflicting emotions so convincingly. There's nothing extraneous in the choreography and the music and costumes are gorgeous. Are these the most beauti- 410 replies
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Reece Clarke promoted to RB First Soloist
nycitybird replied to RuthE's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
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Royal Ballet - Coppelia (Dec. 2019 - Jan. 2020)
nycitybird replied to Sim's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Yes she did and she was wonderful! Her dancing is so fluid and spontaneous looking and her characterisation was great. I do think it's a shame that Franz barely gets to dance until Act 3 though. Having said that I loved this ballet and hope it's revived more regularly. -
Romeo & Juliet Beyond Words
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I saw an interview where Francesca Hayward said there was no wind machine, that was the actual wind!- 115 replies
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