Manon - Act I, 'Bedroom' pas de deux (The Royal Ballet)

Marianela Nuñez as Manon and Federico Bonelli as Des Grieux
Kenneth MacMillan’s masterpiece of modern ballet is revived this Season as part of continuing celebrations of MacMillan’s profound impact on British ballet, to mark the 25th anniversary of his death. Find out more at www.roh.org.uk
Kenneth MacMillan’s source for Manon was the 18th-century French novel by Abbé Prévost, already adapted for opera by Massenet and Puccini. Renowned dance musician Leighton Lucas and his assistant Hilda Gaunt provided a score drawn from across Massenet’s music, including his famous yearning Elégie as the theme for the lovers. The premiere was given on 7 March 1974, with the lead roles of Manon and Des Grieux danced by Antoinette Sibley and Anthony Dowell. The ballet quickly became a staple of The Royal Ballet’s repertory, and a touchstone of adult, dramatic dance.
MacMillan found new sympathy with the capricious Manon and her struggle to escape poverty. Designs by his regular collaborator Nicholas Georgiadis reflect this, depicting a world of lavish splendour polluted by miserable destitution. MacMillan’s spectacular ensemble scenes for the whole Company create vivid, complex portraits of the distinct societies of Paris and New Orleans. But it is Manon and Des Grieux’s impassioned pas de deux - recalling the intensity of MacMillan’s earlier Romeo and Juliet - that drive this tragic story, and make Manon one of MacMillan’s most powerful dramas.

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[@amasam5408]

you are lying if this music just doesn't give you goosebumps

[@ginamiller5640]

Ama Sam
Love your comment!!! I do i do. Get goosebumps. My heart will actually really ache with love of this. My eyebrows rise. Goosebumps. Then my heart feels full. Then I sneeze because of trying not to cry.

[@123AnonimoXX]

Wish i could know the name of it.

[@solarprogeny6736]

Not everyone is sensitive to classical music.

[@anaseymour4556]

This song is so gorgeous

[@sweet_creature192]

It's so beautiful that makes me cry ❤️

[@mrsspanner14]

For the life of me I'll never understand why the Royal Opera House didn't record a dvd of this cast - it was just glorious.

[@larahartley7607]

it's recorded, we can see it right here, but why hasn't it been released on DVD? the same with the polunin version.

[@nalabees]

@@larahartley7607 the full version is on here?

[@justanotherhappyhumanist8832]

Oh my gosh, really? I was just thinking that I was going to get a copy of it. How tragic.

[@moonlightchill4538]

I know they did a live broadcast but i dont know why they didnt release it

[@2charliep]

Complete lunacy, what CAN they have been thinking.

[@ccl-rq7fh]

I know that Swan Lake, the Nutcracker, Giselle ... are very famous but i have to admit that this is the most romantic pas de deux i've ever seen

[@sienashawver6511]

Have you seen Romeo and Juliets pas de deux balcony scene?

[@doddypemberley8701]

It’s very beautiful. But if you like this one, you should also watch Onegin’s and Lady of the Camelias’ pas de deux. They are breathtaking.

[@keyaunna.]

i do agree. they are fully infatuated with eachother and it shows.

[@jillgooner]

Its the most incredible ballet with a believable plot and very moving. My favourite bsllet of all time. She is the most talented dancer at the rb. Watch the whole ballet Macmillan at his best.

[@glenyshill72]

Pas de deux from
Romeo and Juliet ?
Kenneth MacMillan choreography

[@onegirl1289]

this is amazing but the first time I saw it I was shook cause I'd never seen people kiss during a ballet dance before

[@Concetta20]

One Girl Yeah, I was surprised too.

[@jonatikaWwe]

I mean a little but this was some serious kissing lol 😅

[@chrisamador1216]

A lot of classical ballets will have one or two "big" kisses, but sometimes they don't - it depends on which production and choreography you're watching 😊

[@a.a.2573]

Apart from being dancers, they're actors too!

[@twinklelambayong3593]

Same I was pretty shocked as well

[@ADuchessInside]

I wish I could "like" this a few more times! It's wonderful. Marianela Nunez is perfect in this role. I wish the Royal Ballet would put this performance on DVD. I saw it at the movie theater and it's gorgeous.

[@catherinecozzano2580]

The most romantic pas de deux I’ve ever seen. What Marianela does after the kiss is absolutely amazing. The joy, the passion, the lightness, the jumps, the hugs, everything is beautiful. They’re both so awesome. ❤❤❤

[@2charliep]

Marianela is always wonderful but she is SO special in this role, I find her utterly enchanting.

[@philipkuttner7945]

Federico Bonelli's face is more expressive than that of any male dancer I have ever seen.

[@DemiJessful]

one of the best recordings ever

[@bluebell8557]

you know how I can watch this whole pay? I'd pay

[@2charliep]

Sonja Sophia And yet it doesn’t seem to be available on DVD which is just insane.

[@2charliep]

Helen Wang I did know about the Sarah/Vadim release, but having seen this clip I want the rest the performance. Marianela was born for this role just as she’s my ideal Kitri.

[@larrainecano5557]

P

[@eurekamreum5458]

4:17 just look at that smile... Jesus. Marianela is so incredibly gorgeous.

[@cassidylouise4367]

the moment right before they actually kiss is just so deep ive never seen this before but that moment just made my eyes well up with tears because you can feel how passionate and sweet their love is . it’s really what true intimacy looks like . just beautiful

[@nerdydancer1354]

Marianela is not only a beautiful dancer, but an amazing actress as well. And all the lifts were flawless they were so fluid.

[@ixopo6715]

I have just seen this at The ROH with David Hallberg and Natalia Osipova. The former was impeccable as usual, but this performance of Marianela Nuñez is truly beautiful. She is one of the most versatile dancers I know. I am very much looking forward to seeing her in The Sleeping Beauty with my nephew, his first visit to a ballet 😊😊

[@leticiabatistam3449]

The greatest Manon of all times!!

[@williamwoolhouse3702]

You are too young to remember the greatest Manon of them all and that was without doubt Antoinette Sibley.

[@oliviakv]

i’ve never heard of Manon until now, but you will most definitely catch me listening to this entire ballet on repeat for the next week :’)

[@neverlostforwords]

Beautiful performance by Marianela and Federico - and let's not forget the magnificent interpretation of the orchestra. This brought tears to my eyes!

[@damaeimi]

This choreography is so wonderful, and the two characters are so convincing.

[@caterinagregori3587]

Federico bonelli is just incredibile..... the emotions both can express are incredible

[@jaderbug2621]

I have never felt more single than when watching this omg🥲🥲

[@rosamariamadrigalaznar4788]

The great expressiveness is so beautiful, without a word they make you feel all their love. It is perfect.

[@bettycurry6752]

Technically difficult but smashingly beautiful and lyrical….as a former ballet student loved every moment of these talented dancers.

[@carolhanis5650]

I could watch this over and over again! Glorious.........

[@philzmusic8098]

Their faces are so radiant!

[@erinbrinker33]

That was playful, romantic and absolutely stunning. Bravo!

[@ellenwang7310]

Amazing actors and dancers

[@user-jp7hu3jh4e]

The choreographer is a mastermind!!!

[@catatonickuala]

Nella you slay me! Just when I thought I'd seen the very best of Manon in Tamara Rojo you go and dance like this! I truly hate the end of this ballet, so much so I dreaded reading the end of the book, but I long to see it again with you as Manon Lescaut. You make me smile like Lestestu!

[@arseniya-ivanova]

Che meraviglia 💖☁️

[@sofiasurmay4749]

Just.. lovely

[@byzantinia]

Absolutely brilliant.......and moving - Thank you for posting this video.

[@jeffxie2926]

Federico Bonelli， great as usual

[@TengoUnaGata]

3:14 My favourite moment musically. Nela's expressions make me full of joy.

[@clarebloomer7850]

I am in TEARS. That was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

[@mariamkatamashvili3010]

3:28 *Tchaikovsky joined the chat*

[@veronicamunn7720]

hahaha right? where have I heard that before 🤔

[@tnasty1081]

SO grateful to have seen this live when the royal ballet came to LA ❤❤

[@brookehom8093]

I love how creative and different this is from other Pas Dr Deuxs.

[@karinartinian]

love love love the choreography!

[@andreribeiro6367]

How I wish that the full version of it was available...

[@shiv5167]

This is what I've always thought love should feel like

[@mikestoneking4992]

sometimes we have to have away from each other but we still love each other it will never stop

[@fernandalopes1072]

Que apresentação belíssima, envolvente. ❤❤❤

[@nelirenearaujo8225]

Beautiful performance!!!
P.S.: love her dress!!!

[@victoriaa2218]

Thank you SO much for this

[@eunbitpark5251]

Wow!! This is just lovely! It's sweet, endearing yet spontaneous and energetic! Perfect!!!

[@radish6623]

This just made me feel even more single

[@alexisreve1]

Perfection.

[@biabernardes2419]

I dont even nou hom many times i wacht this
Is so beautiful

[@outofomelas]

I can’t, this is too amazing omg

[@juanmarinesparcia734]

Pierdo todas las horas del mundo.
No existe evento de mas estilo y finura.

[@liz.the.libra8]

This touches my soul 🔮💎💖

[@izzys2007]

I need more pas de deux 💖

[@KimJessy91]

Tão lindos, quase chorei. ♥️♥️

[@MissMusicAllMyLife]

meravigliosa Marianela ❤️

[@annieoldfield1]

Superb both ballet and music but I do love Marianela!

[@aname4700]

if the playfulness of pure love was a dance, this would be it

[@nicolinapassione9530]

Caro Federico, sei cresciuto ma rivedo lo sguardo e la determinazione di quel tempo in cui ti fui maestra.

[@thv7v]

مسرحيتي المفضله

[@claires692]

Absolutely incredible. Does anybody know where this music can be found on iTunes?

[@celestekoz]

Unfortunately it is not on iTunes that I can find. What I did was to order the CD, download it to my PC through iTunes, an then downloaded it to my phone. The CD is here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068QRV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@pilimerono6232]

Enigmático , sublime .

[@chickenspaghetti7322]

OH THE STRINGS SAVE ME

[@mujathepaganprepper7610]

So elegant

[@mikestoneking4992]

this is helping alot

[@thefrustratedneetaspirant7777]

I've heard this music somewhere before in some movie or a song idr
Yess!! I do remember it now, 3:40 sounds like "there must be more in life than this" by Freddy mercury and Micheal Jackson

[@user-jp7hu3jh4e]

What is the name of this song?

[@thainamd5681]

Beautifull💕💖

[@carlaribeiro3880]

Lindo, maravilhoso 👏🏻👏🏻

[@65NART]

The prettiest Pas de Deux.

[@gene125jes]

Bello ..bello !Quisiera estar alli💕💕💕

[@mikestoneking4992]

that the way i feel with my babies

[@camilabarros4438]

Belíssimo 😍😍😍

[@aname4700]

you know those enemies to lovers romance movies in which the two main characters have to act in a Romeo and Juliet play and they fall in love?? well I need that exact plot but with dancers and this piece instead

[@flavianofloris4459]

Quanta bellezza

[@kahanisaaz]

Wow

[@mikestoneking4992]

this is all love

[@samanthawho9591]

1.08 looks like a split haha. Gorgeous piece.

[@marcelamarchesini9609]

Muy bello!!

[@bimo4777]

I went into this thinking that it was the Mayerling bedroom scene and I was so confused

[@buenmate]

Bravooooooo 🥲

[@bodojohnson]

Nela is perfect

[@virginiavoolf]

does anyone know what the music for this is?

[@DENVERTZ007]

Σχετικα με την χορευτρια Μαριανελα Νουνεζ:Γεννηθηκε στις 23 Μαρτιου 1982 στο Μπουενο Αιρες της Αργεντινης.Αρχισε το κλασσικο μπαλετο απο ηλικια 3 χρονων.Μεχρι τα 14 της χρονια εκανε κλασσικο μπαλερτο με το"Colon Thetare Ballet",και στα 15 της εκανε αιτηση για τα Βασιλικα Μπαλετα του Λονδινου,οταν ηταν στο Λος Αντζελες το 1997.Της προσφερθηκε συμβολαιο,αλλα λογω του Εργατικου Διακιου του Λονδινου,ηταν παρανομο,ενα ανηλικο να εργαζεται στα 16!Τελικα πηγε στην Βασιλικη σχολη Μπαλετου,και αντι αυτου θα ηταν εγγυημενο,οτι θα της προσφεροταν συμβαση στο επομενο ετος.Τελικα προηχθη στην 1η Σολιστ,την 2η υψηλοτερη καταταξη,το 2000.Κερδισε πολλα βραβεια στον κλασσικο αλλα και στον μοντερνο χορο,και συνεργαστηκε με διασημους χορογραφους,οπως τον ΚεννεθΜακΜιλλαν για παραδειγμα.το 2018,γιορτασε την 2οη επετειο,μετα το κλασσικο μπαλετο της;"Ζιζελ",που εκανε με το Βασιλκο μπαλετο.Εδωσε πολλες παραστασεις,στις Ηνωμενες Πολιτειες,την Αυστρια,την Ιταλια,και στην Αυστραλια.Συνεργαστηκε επεισης με τον διασημο χορευτη Ρομπερτο Μπολλε.Και ολες οι παραστασεις της,πηραν αρκετα καλες κριτικες.Τωρα μενει στην Μεγαλη Βρετανια.

[@mikestoneking4992]

the 3 of us is in love i can see it we are the only one now

[@alejandroferrari1880]

Marianella Nuñez, argentinean dancer. Lovely and sensual

[@salimlasri3417]

genial

[@gabrielareyes8890]

💕💕💕

[@juliaraquely04]

Sério que eles se deixarão

[@mikestoneking4992]

you two don't get jealous

[@mikestoneking4992]

us 3 are just lovers now

[@melody-sl2dx]

Does anyone know how to find the instrumental music for this? All I can find is opera

[@johnlee1200]

www.amazon.com/Massenet-BONYNGE-ROYAL-OPERA-HOUSE/dp/B000068QRV
www.barnesandnoble.com/p/massenet-manon-richard-bonynge/15936385/2673099308777?st=PLA&sid=BNB_ADL+Marketplace+Generic+New+Media+-+Desktop+Medium&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIscjJ8b3Y4wIViZ6fCh2e5wp2EAQYASABEgJAwPD_BwE

[@PrepTalkChic]

what is the name of the song?

[@lidiiyvrublevska4535]

❤️👏💐

[@ssoqboss]

Wow, that's HOT! Best pas de deux ever!

[@NingZhou]

Anyone has their first pdd from act 1? Would love to see that one too!

[@catherineelaenor3596]

Catch me crying over this at one in the morning

[@mariannetrulson237]

Catherine M you later

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

I just burst into tears again. 💜💜💜

[@ivy_0393]

Same honestly

[@disc0duck]

oops me too lol

[@Joythealchemist]

Same

[@justjustnada]

Ok, I feel like everyone is mostly talking about Marianela, and I get that she's an amazing ballerina, but shall we appreciate Federico who also worked really well with her and I'd say he sucessfully played a great partner, making Marianela outshine herself in this performance with all the movements.

[@EspaALSC]

Agreed, their chemistry was perfect!

[@cat56789]

EXACTLY THERE BOTH EQUALLY AMAZING

[@jameshenson7348]

He's an incredible partner, a good partner means you focus on the ballerina x

[@sienashawver6511]

Imagine having to do this ballet piece with your crush

[@vivianmergler5858]

it would be impossible not to fall in love

[@pwincesspeaches5601]

Suicidal🎼 suicidal🎼

[@elizatoponce9375]

Hah, he’s a TERRIBLE dancer

[@22_leahjoyce]

@@elizatoponce9375 LOL! mine would be too!

[@deniellekatesbuhian5421]

I would die of embarrassment

[@dannihudson3715]

I remember seeing this performed as a child and thinking “this is what true love feels like.” Everything about this piece, especially with this cast, seeps into your heart and give you a glimpse of what real love feels like.

[@lalouisianecreole4883]

Hello, was this performed in New Orleans?

[@vitopetek5610]

while i was watching it that was the only thing my mind was thinking. love finding this comment.

[@cat56789]

@@lalouisianecreole4883 no royal opera house in London

[@crimson-sz]

@@lalouisianecreole4883 that.. has nothing to do with anything?

[@lalouisianecreole4883]

@@crimson-sz oh 😂
So I'm kinda obsessed with New Orleans if that answers your question...besides New Orleans has a rich history with Theater, and the play is Manon Lescaut is partially set in New Orleans

[@rami_ungar_writer]

You can really get a sense of their relationship from the dance (I don't know the ballet, I'm just going off what I see here). It's at first playful and fun, but as it goes on the dancers reveal a deep love and affection for one another, and near the end, you see just how strong their bond is. It's really powerful, and also shows just what a pas de deux can really do when it's done well.

[@chrisamador1216]

That sums up my thoughts exactly! It's amazing how moving this particular pas de deux is...

[@ernestineanderson3323]

Sami Unger, Check out Bolle&DuPont, they are the best (imho) they own this.😙

[@jillgooner]

you really need to see the whole ballet. Its, in my opinion the greatest ballet ever created.It has everything, love sadness, joy betrayal, and my god is the leading lady sexy. Its a typical macmillan creation. Real life stories with incredible choreography. Nunez is the best dancer at covent garden, still after 20years and was officially voted so. she has a wonderful body and an incredible techniche but is so natural, even her facial expressions are to be savoured. Little winks and movements of her nose even, make her the most expressive dancer on the planet she can dance anything with pure class. Watch er in La fill mal garde, heaven.

[@pwincesspeaches5601]

They kissed for real on stage 😍

[@bravolima7766]

Marianella Nunez is an outstanding artist ! in addition of her incredible ballerina skills she's a great actress as well. I saw many ballet, rehearsals, interviews from her and I am always moved by the subtle humanity coming from her. She is a precious gift for ballet lovers as me.

[@danielanoemigarcia4180]

Yes!! She's argentine

[@dilucshotbf3758]

My bff yelled that I was watching ballerina porn for no reason

[@earrapemicshitmeanpresentm6460]

Juliana Espinoza lol

[@goshagosha9014]

cant stop laughing lol

[@emilyevans964]

mood....

[@daidagarcia5316]

💀

[@nina_aug2909]

That would be mayerling😆