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  1. Stevie
    As strongly implied in the term 'critic', it is clear that they get paid to be critical, whereas people like us write a critique about what we have enjoyed without prejudice or commercial interest. A critic finds fault whilst a critique looks for structure to find out what is working. I am right there with Jan on this one, having room for the classical version and the contemporary.
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    Is that the same Mathew Bourne with a travelling tape recorder in place of an orchestra and short term contract dancers instead of in house dance school developed dancers, if so I can understand what you feel for his stuff. However this company has totally different production standards.
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    The Blu-ray has 28 minutes of bonus features, giving a great insight into the whole process, together with a booklet with a very detailed synopsis, which I see that someone has kindly posted a transcript here. So if sufficiently attracted, the Blu-ray is selling well and has only been topped in the Amazon best sellers list of its category by the DVD of the same production. Begona Cao is notable for her stage presence and posture, but with insufficient choreography in this production, with which to demonstrate her great dancing skills, whilst Tamara shows that she still has all the attributes. I just hope that it is equally well received when it goes on tour and to the Bolshoi Theatre. I have never had the misfortune to meet a Wili, but from folklore, I gather that they would not be pretty things in white dressed, so maybe this version gets closer to legend.
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    That sounds like my kind of performance, can we reinstate it.
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    I also hate it when people start piling out whilst the performers are still taking a well deserved bow. Then I refuse to move. I recall Lesley Garret once responding with ' have you lot got a bus to catch'. I don't like the drink being taken into the auditorium either, someone left leaving a plastic glass in front of their seat, which I inadvertently crushed when I left. But its good to vent and have a good moan.
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    Sounds like the most perfect thing for Mothers day to me.
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    Hi Rob S, just as an aside, I have posted that Akram Khans Giselle is on BBC4 this coming Sunday at 7:00 pm. I already have it on blu-ray, but worth watching
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    Just to let everyone know, Akram Khans Giselle, English National Ballet is being shown on BBC 4, next Sunday 31st March 19 at 7:00pm. I already purchased the blue ray, so I guess its the same cast, but it is certainly worth watching for those who have not already.
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    Then you will definitely enjoy the interview extra with Yuhui. She is great fun, looks so cheeky and always so upbeat and happy. Kicking her partner up the but, and poor Beatrix being told off for expecting it coming. I suppose that after the ROH have missed so many opportunities to bring out this masterpiece on blu-ray, we should be pleased that they have at last presented us with it.
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    I can feel your deep pain, but I have to say in her favor, that Fumi does a great job and at what may have been short notice. Pretty much as she did when she stepped into the Gypsy role, in The Two Pidgeons. I don't think you will be disappointed when you watch it. 😃
  11. Stevie
    She was replaced in the performance by Fumi Kaneko. There may have been an injury or just a sharing of the role, but not sure why. It is Yuhui in the rehearsal extras, with Beatrix Stix Brunell, who does appear in the performance and Darcy interviewing the rehearsal. Hope that clear s it up.
  12. Stevie
    Should have read Yuhui Choe. Not used to spelling Korean names, unfortunately. Anyway, she is in the rehearsal extras, but replaced in the performance by Fumi Kaneko. Copied and pasted this time, so hopefully she will forgive me for the typo.
  13. Stevie
    I can confirm that anyone buying this will not be disappointed. The production, costumes, sets, stunning music and of course the dancing are all as I remember from the Cinema streaming. However I have noted a great deal more from the acting ability in the roles and particularly the lead casting. Vadim has mastered the depth of the role of lovelorn Des Grieux, clearly knowing that he is 'punching above his weight', with a beautiful Manon. Miss Lamb completely identifies with the Character of Manon, from innocence at the beginning to her coquettish best as she gradually develops the role. Not in love, but totally captivated with the idea of love, she imperceptibly changes the mood, scene by scene, through to its dramatic conclusion. The extras are a worthy addition, with rehearsal of the Courtisan's, just one change of Juhui Choi to the performance and Darcy's interview of Deborah MacMillan.
  14. Stevie
    Best buy of the week should be the box set, 'The Art of Svetlana Zakarhova at the Bolshou', on Blu-Ray, in HD. It contains her, Swan Lake, La Bayadere, Sleeping Beauty and La Fille de Pharaon, discs, all four complete ballet's on Bel-Air Classics, for a total price of £13.99, inclusive of p&p. These are all retailing it an average of about £20 each. It is on ebay, MusicMagpie and only one left.
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    Polunin is slightly taller and heavier, but not a lot of difference. Oleg Ivenko is the same height and weight as Nureyev, but could this be sufficient to tip the balance, they would have needed to stand side by side for anyone to notice.
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    No doubting his talent and ability, but the question of his temperament, tact and reliability may have ruled him out ?
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    There must have been a problem in some Cinemas, since our Cinema and the TV broadcast was fine in colour, brightnessd and contrast. A month since I watched the new Onegin, but from what I recall it was overly bright. It sounds like some experimental TV adjustments may be worth while. Try the brightness first until you are satisfied, then try the contrast and then colour.
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    I am going to get it. I already have it on hard drive and copied to disc, from BBC4 Christmas day TV and it will bring my Swan Lake collection up to 12 versions. One may have to go to make space. I will take a majority vote on the one to go, from the attached list. Swan Lake 2 DVD Kirov 3 Royal Ballet Nunez Blu-Ray 4 LAC Ballet de Monte Carlo Blu-Ray 23 Mariinsky Lopatkina Blu-Ray 37 zurich Ballet Semionova Blu-Ray 42 Makharova Kirov DVD Box set 58 Svetty la Scala DVD 96 Bolshoi Svetty Blu-Ray 98 Swedish ballet DVD 156 Royal Ballet Osipova Blu-Ray 160 POB Letestu Blu-ray
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    As an aside, the earlier, 'Dance to Freedom' starring Bolshoi principle Artem Ovcharenk is on BBC4, Monday 25th March at 10:00 pm. White Crow doesn't appear to be available at a Cinema near me.
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    Is this fundamentally any different to the earlier BAFTA nominated version, 'Dance to Freedom' starring Bolshoi principle Artem Ovcharenko. The trailer and clips appear to cover exactly the same ground.
  21. Stevie
    Alison, I should have pointed out another problem with DVD recorders. Although most play PAL & NTSC, when you program anything to record, the DVD machine automatically defaults to PAL and will not play NTSC, just a message saying Incompatible TV. Since most classical DVD's are in the American NTSC format, this can be a problem. You can cancel the record program and reset it later, or wait until recording has finished. Since my wife 'chokes' up the machine to record all the rubbish of the day, it means I have to watch mine on another machine.
  22. Stevie
    I think its called thrifty. Frugal is when you go without and mean is when you don't buy your round at the bar. Enjoy it.
  23. Stevie
    For anyone considering the pre order of Manon, Royal Ballet, blu-ray, there is a current promotion on Amazon, for undisclosed, limited period of £5 off, for selected items over £25, which means that it becomes £20.09 and qualifies for free p&p. There appears to be no catches, such as joining Amazon prime etc.
  24. Stevie
    Very disappointed with this schedule. With the exception of Raymonda, rarely performed, there appears to be three encores, R&J, Nutcracker and Corsaire and three others which have been done to death in recent years, Giselle, Swan Lake and Jewell's. Time to shake the bag up. It's interesting that they can decide this schedule before the New Season has even been announced.
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    Alison, I suppose that the DVD Player/Recorder would satisfy your needs and without buying a load of other piggy back equipment. Just remember though, there are certain things for ease of use and just be patient when using. 1. Always buy the same format recordable discs and keep the recorder set to that format. 2. Stick to whatever format the unit is already set, i.e. DVD-R 3. For economy try to keep to the 120 min, 4.7 GB discs 4. Be prepared to lose a little resolution and rip at lower speed for programs over 120 mins You can buy a wallet that holds 90 DVD's for about £8.00 on ebay, they keep them clean and very well worth having
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