Swan Lake, Op. 20
- Composer: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Dancers: Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev
- with members of Wiener Staatsopernballett
- Ballet in 4 acts by: Vladimir Begitchev and Vasily Geltzer
- Orchestra: Wiener Symphoniker
- Conductor: John Lanchbery
- Choreography: Rudolf Nureyev
- Directed: Truck Branss
Image source
Edgar Degas, The Entrance of the Masked Dancers (1882), Pastel on gray wove paper, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute – Williamstown, MA (United States), Image credit: The Clark (detail).
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Beautiful. I saw them first hand, in Kiev -never dying music
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Wow!!!! That is wonderful – you are fortunate, indeed! 🙂
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🙂 It was an experience for sure
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Oh I remember swan lake. But did you hear his 1812 overture. Its one of my fav.
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Yes! I do love the 1812 Overture, also. Thanks so much for visiting! 🙂
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I love Swan Lake. Words can’t describe what I feel about it. Was introduced to it as a 13 year old and have loved it ever since
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I’m so happy to hear that, Lorraine! Thanks so much for sharing such a special memory! 🙂
Do you have a favorite dance or dancer or song in Swan Lake?
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Swan Lake‘s was the first ballet score I studied, a long time ago. It has six hundred pages! 🙂
Do you like ballet? My sister is a dancer and an assistant of Robert North, a well known american choreographer. I’m very proud of her 🙂
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Six hundred pages!?🤭 Oh yes, I do love ballet, though I am not a dancer. As with art, I am slowly learning more about the world of ballet. You must be so proud of your sister – few careers are as physically and artistically demanding. Dancers turn motion and music into magic, and I admire them tremendously. Thank you for sharing your memories of Swan Lake, Claudio. Good memories, indeed! 🙂
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I had the pleasure of seeing Nureyev dance live. His power is something I’ll never forget. He seemed to defy gravity.
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What an interesting person you are, Anna! And fortunate, indeed, to see Nureyev in person. Thanks for visiting and for sharing your memories. ❤️
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