Svetlana Beriosova - A solo from the film ‘The Soldier's Tale’ (1964)

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2 жыл бұрын

There is not a great deal of film of Svetlana Beriosova in performance so it was wonderful when a very kind friend sent me the movie with this solo.
Robert Helpmann also dances in the movie, joining the ballerina at the end of her solo. He makes a fine job of performing with his long devil’s tail!
It may be Helpmann’s last dance appearance on film.
IMDb says of the movie:
“A combination of story, melodrama and ballet sets the stage for some of Stravinsky's most brilliant music. This terrific film adaption of The Soldier's Tale offers rare footage of the Royal Ballet's Svetlana Beriosova, who performs in an extended dance sequence towards the story's end. Meanwhile, Robert Helpmann is in his element as the Devil, being the natural choice to play the eight different roles of the Devil using his brilliant talent for mime, dance and acting. Actor Brian Phelan does a fine job as the hapless soldier.”

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@kabardinka1 2 жыл бұрын

Beriosova was such a wonderful dancer (okay, the parts with Helpmann are rather campy). I'm glad to see ANYTHING with her in it. Thnx!

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

one of my all time favourite ballerinas - did you see my upload of her Act 2 from 'Swan Lake'? i found it in a documentary on 3D film!

@galinayepanchina6443 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely! Her arms and her turns are especially nice, however, the first thing I noticed was her musicality, that is, musical phrasing, as well as her neat precision.

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

yes, her musicality, with its phrasing in movement is wonderful

@brendaannedufaur6244 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. How lovely.

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

isn't it - my pleasure

@vanessawilde8389 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much such a treat to see Beriosova

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

pleasure - there's not a great deal of film of her so each bit is valuable

@suzannederringer1607 2 жыл бұрын

Beriosava is charming - And Helpmann is a natural. Thank you!!!

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

my pleasure Suzanne

@anastasialenkova-molchalin5874 2 жыл бұрын

Thats lovely! Thank you!

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

pleasure :)

@emmamccarthy8472 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

pleasure Emma

@fepeerreview3150 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for uncovering this treasure. I was fortunate to know her after her retirement. She was as lovely a human being as she was a dancer. I am grateful for the memories.

@ZenGrammy 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh, this is a treasure!

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

and it took so many years to find - the value of patience!

@ZenGrammy 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRaymondHall - As soon as I saw this I thought of your saying that videos of her are scarce. I know how exciting it must have been for you to discover this gem. 🌷

@beefitze7281 Жыл бұрын

sb, a very underrated dancer, flawless with finesse

@unknownuser_99 2 жыл бұрын

Such beautiful musicality and endurance!

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

yes, one of my favourite ballerinas

@ozlem7932 2 жыл бұрын

i love this, cok tesekkur ederim paylastiginiz icin

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

i do too!

@simaraft7373 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic!

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

i searched for years for the film this comes from and then someone very kindly gave it to me - there's not a great deal of film of Beriosova so every bit counts!

@simaraft7373 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRaymondHall Totally delightful

@isabeldiezlangre9411 2 жыл бұрын

Maravillosa bailarina Beriosoba. El cuento del Soldado es de origen ruso. Se que en los años 60, hubo una coreografía de Cranco y en 1964, más o menos, hay otra de Jerome Robbins, pero no se si se corresponde con este vídeo. De todos modos, hay muchas coreografías de la misma época de El Pájaro de Fuego, Petruska etc. Nunca había visto así a Robbert Helpman. Me ha gustado. Como siempre, nos muestras vídeos de lo más interesantes. Gracias

@GrandOldMovies 2 жыл бұрын

Beriosova is such a lovely dancer - she's so fluid in her dancing, you don't see where one step ends and the next begins, it unspools in an unbroken line. Do you know who was the choreographer? (the IMDB entry didn't say). Also, where was this filmed? It looks like a museum (though the floor looks a bit hard for dancing on!)

@JohnRaymondHall 2 жыл бұрын

totally agree - a flow of movement and not position to position. i have searched unsuccessfully to determine the choreographer - perhaps Helpmann? and the location has eluded me also :( yes, that marble (?) floor looks hard for dancing!

@adriftingboat Жыл бұрын

@@JohnRaymondHall I think the location was Syon Hall . Solid, unforgiving marble floor for ballet dancing.

@JohnRaymondHall Жыл бұрын

@@adriftingboat that rings a faint bell! thanks

@beefitze7281 Жыл бұрын

Don Quixote of La Mancha (TV Movie) Don Quixote (voice, as Sir Robert Helpmann) 1985 A Country Practice (TV Series) Sir Adrian Dormin - Save the Last Dance for Me: Part 2 (1985) ... Sir Adrian Dormin (as Sir Robert Helpmann) - Save the Last Dance for Me: Part 1 (1985) ... Sir Adrian Dormin (as Sir Robert Helpmann) 1984 Second Time Lucky The Devil 1978 Puzzle (TV Movie) Shepherd (as Sir Robert Helpmann) 1978 Patrick Doctor Roget 1977 The Mango Tree Professor 1973 Don Quixote Don Quixote 1972 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland The Mad Hatter 1970 Cinderella (TV Movie) Ugly Stepsister 1970 BP Super Show (TV Series) Don Quixote - Episode dated 1 August 1970 (1970) ... Don Quixote 1968 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Child Catcher 1968 Contrabandits (TV Series) Donald Steele - In for a Penny (1968) ... Donald Steele 1966 The Quiller Memorandum Weng 1964 The Soldier's Tale

@nonenoneonenonenone Жыл бұрын

The violinist was tough to compete with. He had great presence. She was a lovely dancer, but the choreography lacked imagination. And what a floor to dance on. What film is this from?