Cherilyn Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Last night was the first time I have seen NBC live, and their performance definitely lived up to my expectations; here's my review. On another but related note, I have still to discover a Ratmansky ballet that resonates with me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Did you watch the cinecast of his Giselle on Sunday? If so, what did you think? We have a separate thread on that one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherilyn Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 No, I didn't; perhaps I will find another opportunity some time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherilyn Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 I also saw The Sleeping Beauty last night. As usual, it's a marathon of a ballet, and although not my favorite, I wanted to see Nureyev's version - here's my thoughts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 On 29/01/2020 at 17:19, The Traveling Ballerina said: Last night was the first time I have seen NBC live Lucky you! Any talk of them making it across the Atlantic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 20 minutes ago, Geoff said: Lucky you! Any talk of them making it across the Atlantic? Geoff they're at the ROH at the end of July this year! I'm sure there's something about this on another thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) Mrs Lilian Hochhauser will enrich our ballet summer again! The National Ballet of Canada ROYAL OPERA HOUSE Tuesday 28 July - Saturday 1 August 2020 Rudolf Nureyev’s THE SLEEPING BEAUTY https://www.victorhochhauser.co.uk/page/repertoires.php General booking opens 15 April 2020 Edited January 31, 2020 by Amelia The last line added. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, capybara said: Geoff they're at the ROH at the end of July this year! I'm sure there's something about this on another thread. Of course, silly me. This went out of my head as I won't be in the UK then, lucky those who will be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannette Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Oh, Canada has delivered. Balletomanes in London are truly in for a treat next summer with this magnificently-luxurious and impeccably performed Sleeping Beauty. I caught last night’s repeat starring first-cast Heather Ogden and Harrison James. Oozing charm as well as technique - oh those balances and multiple pirouettes! - Ogden performed as Washingtonians have long known, from her years as a guest artist with the Suzanne Farrell Ballet. Ogden is a true gem of a ballerina. The big surprise was the aplomb and razor-sharp technique of James’ essaying of Nureyev’s five (5!) ultra-difficult solos for Prince Florimund. Bravo! Kudos, too, to gracious Hannah Fischer as the lady who dances what’s normally the Lilac Fairy variation; Miyoko Koyasu and Siphesihle November as the most charismatic Pussycats to tread a stage; and the ravishing Elena Lobsanova and Naoya Ebe in the Bluebird pdd. The corps de ballet acquitted itself extraordinarily. Rudolf Nureyev must be smiling from a special place, seeing the luscious production restored and this company, which he championed for so long, performing so well! Perhaps one small caveat would be also my one complaint: the stately Sarabande that normally opens the final act (and is led by the monarchs and Sr courtiers) was cut. Hopefully it will be restored for London. Not-to-be-missed luxurious visuals seldom seen on any balletic stage nowadays, coupled with high-level classical dancing — the Canadian troupe’s Sleeping Beauty is one for the ages! Davis Briskin led the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Thanks Jeannette...I will now be buying a ticket, and hopefully for this cast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannette Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) An additional thought occurred: Imagine seeing a richly-decorated classical full-evening work that has nary a projection. Yes, it has some lovely mood lighting that varies with each scene but all of the design elements are solid and real. Real staircase, real palace walls, real foliage, etc. The old-fashioned way. Edited February 3, 2020 by Jeannette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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