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    Opus Arte are releasing 'Romeo & Juliet Beyond Words' on 27th Nov, DVD & Blu-Ray. Currently shown by Presto Classical for pre order.
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    We may be getting away from the original intent of this thread, so it maybe useful if a moderator could consider whether this subject should be transferred to another thread.
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    Yes, Prime, many times. The streaming is done through Prime. Fortunately it is so easy. I have opened an account by mistake several times, which is also very easy and then closed it. The Amazon customer services told me that thousands of people open accounts for the free trial, just before Christmas, to get free p&p. Then close them straight after. There was a problem not long ago where Amazon closed many accounts due to errors they had made in their account. However it is also very easy to cancel your Amazon account, but I did this only in error.
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    Europe is the same for Amazon, i-tunes and others. Also if you, or Amazon close your account, you lose the ability to stream your purchase. If you buy a movie on disc, it usually comes with a digital code, so you get own the disc without it being taken away from you at any time plus you can stream it free whilst your account remains valid and the streaming is available. You can watch the disc without buffering, lost internet connection, you can loan it to friends, play it without access to an account and sell it on used to get money back.
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    You currently have all these choices without penalty, so why would anyone wish to limit themselves and others to only one choice. Where there is healthy competition, it is best for the consumer market. You can be sure that prices would escalate if such restrictive practices were introduced. If you prefer streaming, then go for it and if someone prefers disc to keep his favorite productions, than he is currently able to do so. That is the beauty of market diversity.
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    The Theatre setting is stunning, but the stage set looks rather spartan. This is a full length ballet, longer than most previous attempts at Carmen. The producer has thrown away previous protocol, having gone back to the basics of the original book. He has also added other composers works to the Bizet score, with elements of Flamenco and Gypsy music. The cast appear to be very competent with lush traditional costumes. It appears that there are no big names, with the principle roles being selected from the corps de ballet at the last minute. The on stage horse idea is taken straight from the production of War Horse, with the dancer needing to ride it on stage. The ballet appears to be mainly classical in style, with the selection I have seen appearing very well choreographed. Overall it appears to be of interest, but without seeing the complete performance, I cannot say whether or not this interest would endure a full length ballet. Much depends on the stage presence of the selected principles and they look the part in selected scenes.
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    This was one of those I enjoyed most. I wish it was for sale on Blu-ray, although streaming has been invaluable in the lockdown, I do like to have them on the shelf, to watch at a time to suit.
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    Although illegitimate RB content is now getting removed, I notice that there are currently eight full length Bolshoi ballets, recent performances, uploaded on youtube for streaming. All by the same screen name but not by the Bolshoi. Surely they are not legitimate streams and like you say, where do they get them from ? You cant even buy these.
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    All good 'banter', which I cannot pretend that I didn't enjoy. No one damaged, but never claimed it was fair and far be it for me to attempt to correct a moderator.. Enjoy the streaming.
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    There is one called Ballet Theatre Australia www.ballettheatreaustralia.com But that would be BTA not ABT. Anyway, the streaming is not them and they are closed for maintenance. If you look at the link below, which is now streaming, all will be revealed. https://youtu.be/b9sA4DEIKkY
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    Jeannette, I don't think you are missing anything. Well known idioms, 'You've been had' and 'You've taken the bait'.
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    It is indeed. I believe they performed it at London Colisseum in 2016. Unfortunately I wasn't there, so not seen it yet.
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    Jewels had been streamed illegally before it was removed by Naxos. The visible aspects of that streaming were so much better than those of the currently streamed Don Quixote, that they could only be contrasted. So I would suggest that it would be well suited to streaming. It may be that streaming itself is not up to DVD standards. That having been said, it had been my opinion that it was good enough to release on DVD and Blu-Ray , so what do I know.
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    I don't think that being short works would be a limiting factor. Stuttgart have made a couple of full length releases recently, however they are not known for being prolific in their DVD releases.
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    I haven't been able to watch all the links either, just a few that I thought couldn't be missed. One of those I have set my timer for is Graeme Murphy's Swan Lake (with a difference), streamed on 17/07/20 https://youtu.be/b9sA4DEIKkY
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    Just received the following response, from Opus Arte (Naxos), to my earlier enquiry regarding the release of Jewel's. "Jewel's unfortunately will not be released as it did not reach the technical and artistic standards the ROH require for a more permanent release."
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    So I wonder if he had anything in mind, an idiom for something difficult to find, a tasty snack, an alcoholic drink or as you say, just lack of awareness. My bet would be on the whisky, but we may never know. Of course the English translation of the German 'Der Schottishe Tanz' is, remarkably, 'The Scottish Dance', so doubtful that he derived Scotch from that. I doubt that Scotsman ever raised any concerns about it, including Scott, not that I ever heard and I worked there for over 25 years, but I find the 'Scotch Symphony' wouldn't have sounded quite as poetic as 'Scottish Symphony'. Of course, full of whisky at a Scottish ceilidh, may have been more fun.
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    Balanchine and those that followed him got this very wrong. Scotch is primarily a type of whisky distilled in Scotland, but also can refer to a type of egg preparation or a form of broth etc. The music from which his choreography was derived is based on the more respectfully named Scottish Symphony, written by Mendlesohhn, following his visit to Scotland.
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    A good way for Ballet lovers to be introduced to Opera could be through Operas that contain Ballet. One such recommendation is the Richard Eyre 2010 production of Carmen, for the Metropolitan Opera, on DVD and Blue Ray. It is beautifully choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, with two fine PDD's introducing the first and third Act, performed by Martin Harvey (Ex Royal Ballet) and Maria Kowroski (NYCB) and dancing from the cast. It stars Elina Garanca, Roberto Alagna and Barbara Frittoli. The dancing, acting and singing is sumptuous with a favourite of mine being the Michaela area from Act 3.
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    A good way for ballet fans to select an Opera, would be to chose one with ballet sequences as well. A good candidate for DVD and Blu-ray would be the Christopher Wheeldon choreographed 'Carmen' for the Metropolitan Opera 2010 production, starring Elena Garanca, Roberto Alanga and Barbara Frittoli. It has two Ballet Sequences from Martin Harvey and Maria Kowrosky and one of my favourite Arias for solo Soprano. https://youtu.be/lnj8A7gw4QM There is a Ballet sequence opening 1 and the second of the Ballet sequences can be seen on facebook under the following as well as choreographed sequences for the cast. Carmen: Prelude to Act III Ballet
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    You can tell straight away, behind the boots lay the feet of a ballerina
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    I don't know if we should be discussing Opera here, there may be some dispensation whilst we are in isolation, but Glyndebourne are streaming 'Der Rosenkavalier' in full, on you tube on 5th July. Not my favourite libretto, (men getting mixed up for women and visa versa) but the Richard Strauss music is stunning. Look out for the final trio and eventually the Orchestral suite. https://youtu.be/9tt5eJS05Zk
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    Time for reflection ? I have been in lockdown since 6th March. Many things that otherwise I would not have the opportunity to see. Some really good modern and contemporary productions and an excellent full Raymonda from Mariinsky, all now favourites. I don't feel guilty either, because I also put a base down and built a garden shed and learned how to bake bread and make soups and did some repairs.
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    How it was made https://youtu.be/jx_zuGa-bmU
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    My wife's favourite Opera is Tosca, I think its because of all the torture in it. Be careful what Opera you chose, there are those that will cure you for life and those that will inspire.
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