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  1. HappyTurk
    https://balletomanehk.com/2018/05/20/giselle-natalia-david/ Here is another beautifully-written review of Hallberg and Osipova by a "regular ballet-goer." Interesting how I often prefer reading commentary from audience members more so than "real critics." The reviews even on this forum are so much more detailed and substantial.
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    Interestingly, I would love to see Ball and Osipova together in Don Quixote, too. I really think Ball would make a great Basilio. Their dynamic would be different from the Vasiliev partnership but more like that of Osipova and Leonid Sarafanov, another partnership I love.
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    I agree! This is how I feel about Maria Alexandrova's, too. They are the only Gamzattis I have ever empathized with.
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    It'll be interesting to see which combo proves more satisfactory: Nunez as Nikiya and Osipova as Gamzatti or Osipova as Nikiya and Nunez as Gamzatti? I'm sure both will be great, though. Osipova's Nikiya at the Bolshoi is among my favorites and Nunez's Gamzatti as well.
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    Just wondering, when does casting for the winter season usually come out? I'm really curious to see which cast will be shown in the cinemas for Don Quixote. I'm hoping I can see Corrales, but I don't know if they would broadcast a first soloist in the main lead?
  7. HappyTurk
    Sorry! Vadim Muntagirov and Natalia Osipova.
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    On a brighter note: Was just looking at videos of Vadim as Solor, and came across this gem of Natalia as Gamzatti. Wow. Can't wait to see them together in this, plus Nunez. (*Her solo is at 5:44).
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    All classical roles are not the same. Even if one excels as Aurora (and fits the role), they may not be suited for Swan Lake or La Bayadere, for instance. I find that to be the case for Hayward. But I think all of the RB's principal dancers are beautiful (including Hayward!). They each have something to offer. * Just in case my comments get misconstrued, I only mentioned Hayward because others brought her up. My intentions were not to disparage her or question her abilities, etc.
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    When was the last time the ROH staged Paquita? (If ever?)
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    I was thinking the same. I feel like there will be quite a few debuts. Definitely Corrales, and given how he is paired with Osipova in Bayadere, it makes sense he would be paired with her again. I imagine Ball and Sambe will debut, as well. I'm hoping Magri will get a chance. She would make a perfect Kitri.
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    I was hoping they would record a dvd of Osipova as Nikiya and Vadim as Solor but it doesn't look like it. Quite disappointed. But overall, great casts.
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    I've always thought Laura Morera would be a great Kitri. I sincerely hope she gets her chance. I also agree that Hallberg will probably be back to dance Romeo and Juliet with Osipova
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    I'm still trying to think of potential couples for Don Quixote that actually work. We already know Vadim and Nunez will most likely be paired. I hope Kevin doesn't just put random principals together. I don't think casting worked all that well last time around. I also think I read somewhere that Carlos made changes to ACT II?
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    It would be a mistake not to cast him. He has the bravado for it! In fact, I would like to see him with Takada. I feel like they would work together well.
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    Actually, I totally forgot about Hirano. I think he would surprise us if he got the chance. I imagine if Shklyarov does guest, the other two would be Hirano and Vadim. But if not, then replace Shklyarov with Bonelli. * That is if there are only three casts.
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    Is it for certain that Shklyarov will be guesting next season? Other than Vadim, I really wouldn't know who to cast as Solor (among the principals).
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    Corrales would be amazing, Bruce.
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    True. I wouldn't mind seeing that either! I'm hoping they at least record Bayadere so I can buy it on dvd, too. But I think I'm just being greedy now. Would love to see Vadim and Natalia perform together for that.....
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    Just realized Don Quixote will have a quite long run. More debuts perhaps? * Actually, it's not that long. So probably no debuts; just the usual: Nunez, Osipova, Takada, and Lamb.
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    Hopefully Osipova and Watson perform again for Mayerling and they record it so I can buy a dvd!
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    Bummer. But Shaklyarov and Osipova do have great chemistry.
  23. HappyTurk
    I'm hoping the run of Swan Lakes will be just as memorable as the run we just witnessed of Giselle. Maybe I should lower my expectations though... *Actually, never mind Swan Lake, I forgot about Manon.
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    For those who saw both performances of Ball, in what ways did he improve the second time around?
  25. HappyTurk
    I believe they are dancing at ABT on the 18th of May, so at least they will still be able to reunite as Giselle and Albrecht.
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