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The music of Rhapshody on a Theme from Paganini is so beautiful. It's one of my favorite pieces of all time. Ashton's chorography is such a special match to it.
I love this ballet so much and was introduced to the music as a child and actually danced the very slow movement in a small company in Honolulu, Hawaii. I can't get enough of this genius of Ashton in how he choreographed perfectly such simple steps but very complicated use of the corp. I can watch this ballet over and over. I also spotted Yasmine Naghdi as a stand out and now she's one of the best soloists of the Royal Ballet. Her smile!!
just watched it a few minutes ago. so amazing. Natalia and Steve have both so amazing technical skills! and the music is stunning as well. loved it. and now up to two pigeons :) can't wait until it starts in 3 minutes *-* #ROHashton
I adore the choreography. Althought i can agree with those who say that Osipova has no grace, femininity and is always out of style. I still don't understand why she's a part of Royal Ballet. Tricksters over artists?..
Personally I wasn't impressed, Osipova was completely out of the role, the only thing you can say is that she was fast, but maybe it was a race of spins? She has no grace, no delicacy and is the same for all her roles, regardless of whether the protagonist is the ethereal Giselle or the passionate Kitri. The comparison with the performance of Yuhui Choe and the beautiful Francesca Hayward is almost embarrassing!
+Cat Benson When I saw her a few years ago, in the Bolshoi's DON Q, shown in cinema, I adored her; she and the role fit perfectly, and the entire production and cast were great. Later I saw her in GISELLE with the Bolshoi (also in cinema, but in 3-D; yuck), and didn't care for her interpretation or for the production generally. I sure would love to see her perform in person. I suspect I'd feel as you do; she doesn't seem to be the greatest actress, though she's awfully impressive, technically.
I wouldn't be quite so harsh to say that she vulgarises everything but I agree that she lacks the grace that other RB principals seem to articulate so well! I do admit that her technique (those jumps!) is amazing though!
Perhaps a little harsh? Her technique is fierce but she does tend to struggle a bit on the dramatic side. I give her much credit for taking on core Ashton and MacMillan repertoire at the Royal Ballet which will inevitably be quite alien to her training. She was excellent in Anastasia and Mayerling (MacMillan) and equally good in a Month in the Country (Ashton). That said, Hayward and Hay were the better pairing in Rhapsody.
![[EXTRAIT] RHAPSODY by Frederick Ashton (Sae Eun Park & Marc Moreau)](/img/n.gif)
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The music of Rhapshody on a Theme from Paganini is so beautiful. It's one of my favorite pieces of all time. Ashton's chorography is such a special match to it.
I love this ballet so much and was introduced to the music as a child and actually danced the very slow movement in a small company in Honolulu, Hawaii. I can't get enough of this genius of Ashton in how he choreographed perfectly such simple steps but very complicated use of the corp. I can watch this ballet over and over. I also spotted Yasmine Naghdi as a stand out and now she's one of the best soloists of the Royal Ballet. Her smile!!
Osipova stunning, amazing. She makes me cry.
Osipova is amazing!!! Love her
just watched it a few minutes ago. so amazing. Natalia and Steve have both so amazing technical skills! and the music is stunning as well. loved it. and now up to two pigeons :) can't wait until it starts in 3 minutes *-* #ROHashton
Such an amazing performance and such a perfect and fast footwork! what an gorgeous firework! I'm looking forward to the two pigeons!
Wish I could have seen this and the two pigeons in cinema!!! I missed it unfortunately and I hope it will be out on DVD!
+Anna-Carolina ROH have just announced it will be coming out on DVD & BluRay
twitter.com/TheRoyalBallet/status/692751235963813889
+pvandck Thank you! Can't wait!!
Brilliant. Just brilliant.
Stunning!
beautiful 😍
The DVD has been announced but not the release date. The video makes it seem amazingly promising.
I saw this and Two Pigeons yesterday: Absolutely breathtaking!
Is is going to be out on DVD?
I hope so! otherwise I can't imagine it won't because if I am right every ballet was released on DVD afterwards it was in cinema.. i hope it will :)
Amo esta música y más este ballet
Whats the name of the "song/piece?" Qual é o nome da música?
@rickysouza5562 rhapsody on a theme of Paganini from Rachmaninoff
Funny. Ms. Collier liked her very much.
Does the music starting at 1:05 have a specific name?
+Lydia Lilly This is the theme from Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
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Paganini 24 Caprices Op.1, #24
I adore the choreography. Althought i can agree with those who say that Osipova has no grace, femininity and is always out of style. I still don't understand why she's a part of Royal Ballet. Tricksters over artists?..
I adore the same choreography by Leonid Lavrovsky
Personally I wasn't impressed, Osipova was completely out of the role, the only thing you can say is that she was fast, but maybe it was a race of spins? She has no grace, no delicacy and is the same for all her roles, regardless of whether the protagonist is the ethereal Giselle or the passionate Kitri. The comparison with the performance of Yuhui Choe and the beautiful Francesca Hayward is almost embarrassing!
Well said!
+Cat Benson When I saw her a few years ago, in the Bolshoi's DON Q, shown in cinema, I adored her; she and the role fit perfectly, and the entire production and cast were great. Later I saw her in GISELLE with the Bolshoi (also in cinema, but in 3-D; yuck), and didn't care for her interpretation or for the production generally. I sure would love to see her perform in person. I suspect I'd feel as you do; she doesn't seem to be the greatest actress, though she's awfully impressive, technically.
Fully agree with you. She is a terrible actress and has this rare gift to vulgarize everything she touches.
I wouldn't be quite so harsh to say that she vulgarises everything but I agree that she lacks the grace that other RB principals seem to articulate so well! I do admit that her technique (those jumps!) is amazing though!
Perhaps a little harsh? Her technique is fierce but she does tend to struggle a bit on the dramatic side. I give her much credit for taking on core Ashton and MacMillan repertoire at the Royal Ballet which will inevitably be quite alien to her training. She was excellent in Anastasia and Mayerling (MacMillan) and equally good in a Month in the Country (Ashton). That said, Hayward and Hay were the better pairing in Rhapsody.