The Royal Ballet on why Swan Lake is one of the best loved ballets

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The Royal Ballet’s sumptuous production of Swan Lake returns to the Royal Opera House stage after its 2020 revival was interrupted by the pandemic’s closure of theatres. The reimagining of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s towering masterpiece by Liam Scarlett is testament to the late choreographer’s abiding love of classicism and innate musicality which shine through the production.
With its sublime score by Tchaikovsky and glittering designs by John Macfarlane, an irresistible mix of spectacle, mystery and passion infuses this audience favourite, one of the best-loved works in the 19th-century classical ballet canon.
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@katwil89 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated Lauren explaining the mime that Odette does. I have never really understood it before. Her hands were so lovely while she was speaking.

@andyroo9381 2 жыл бұрын

AGREED! I have seen this ballet, twice, but never really paid attention to the story telling by the dancers. I think I was just spellbound by the grace of it all. The next Swan Lake, I will be more attentive.

@ruth4376 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen several versions of this over the years but the last time was the Australian Ballet a couple of years ago. If the orchestra wasn't playing, you could've heard a pin drop in the theatre during the finale. Everyone was on the edge of their seats, truly silent and overwhelmed by Tchaikovsky's music and the story. Honestly one of the best and the Odette/Odile role is amazing

@Ladycraft-lk5tk 2 жыл бұрын

Excited to see the Australian Ballet's new Swan Lake in 2023.

@gillianashley1820 2 жыл бұрын

Love this pairing of Lauren and William. More, please, and also hoping William will be promoted to Principal this year.

@Ladycraft-lk5tk 2 жыл бұрын

Reece Clark and William Bracewell have just both been promoted to Principals.

@gillianashley1820 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ladycraft-lk5tk Wonderful news!

@ramandeepnijjar8281 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is so interesting how the various movements have hidden dialogue!

@dave1264 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Swan Lake, I love the contrast between Odette and Odile. And of course the music will always be loved 🦢

@jupitersailing 8 ай бұрын

I wish I understood why I start crying almost from the word go with Swan Lake. It may be that it is intensely beautiful in every tiny aspect, and that it reminds me of my dear mum, who adored it, but whatever it is, Swan Lake is a full box of Kleenex job for me, a burly 65 year old builder.

@sydneycraddock2805 2 жыл бұрын

Lauren is my favorite dancer in ROH, so it’s so exciting to see her dance as Odette!! She and William seem to have so much chemistry already, I hope we can see more of their partnership in later productions!

@shania_ 2 жыл бұрын

I love Swan Lake SO much because I made my debut as Odette/Odile at 14 years old 2 months ago. It was my fourth principal role, but Swan Lake was definitely the hardest and most gruelling ballet. Seeing the journey of Ms Lauren is so inspiring, especially as I can appreciate all the hard work she put in. 💗💗💗

@Michelle-cz3kz 2 жыл бұрын

I saw the live screening of this production at South Mill Arts, Bishop's Stortford, last night. I can't find the words to describe the beauty of the performance, the music, the staging and the costumes. I can no longer go to performances in London, so these screenings are brilliant for me and I can't wait for the new season.

@pasbizarre 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Lauren Cuthbertson! Have been waiting for your Odette/Odile since March 2020! And the Royal Ballet, please promote both William Bracewell and Reece Clarke to the rank of principal, they both totally deserve that!

@pasbizarre 2 жыл бұрын

As of 22 May 2022, both William Bracewell and Reece Clarke have become principals. Congratulations!

@felicity1877 2 жыл бұрын

It's so amazing that Tchaikovsky's first ballet had been developing in such a success. And I absolutely agree that it's mostly the music, as the plot had been changed a bit in various productions. The music is so emotional and true in blissful love and aching despair. I can't let the idea go that Tchaikovsky had a big impact on the story, as it's so unique for a ballet, even if it offers a kind of "best of" of ballet (with a look at the ballets popular in this time, featuring enchanted princesses and mysterious fairy tale maidens) The Royal ballet's Swan Lake is truly fascinating, and it's nice to hear these thougts on it.

@nidasmarte 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the whole representation of the ballet especially Tchaikovsky's music that envelops us from beginning to end. Congratulations Royal Ballet here from Portugal...

@RockyScience 2 жыл бұрын

I saw this production live on Friday 13 May 2022 in ROH sitting right next to the camera crew, after a whole week’s study at University of Oxford on scholarship and flew back to Sydney the following day. Met both Olga and Lauren afterwards. If Odette and Odile is the pinnacle of a ballerina’s career then that day/evening was mine as a ballet enthusiast!

@eurekamreum5458 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute dream come true right there!

@aroly13n 2 жыл бұрын

I saw it on 16th May, with Anna Rose O’ Sullivan and Steven McRae. Simply stunning. I used to be a ballet dancer (though not a very good one!) and I got so emotional seeing them perform.

@laura_westgarth 2 жыл бұрын

William is just amazing!

@Timewriter24 2 жыл бұрын

Because the music is a complete masterpiece, thank you PIT for this legacy to humanity.

@MrQbenDanny 2 жыл бұрын

The PRIZE here is the return of the great English Ballerina presence. The unfussy placement of arms, legs, maintaining the square hips and turned out standing leg in arabesque, porcelain sculpture epaulment, honey pouring penchées. Beautiful, the way Beryl Grey, Monica Mason, Antoinette Sibley, Alfreda Thorogood, Darcey Bussell and the greatest Assoluta MARGOT FONTEYN used to do, plus the intangibles of British elegance and style. Here, La CUTHBERTSON carries the torch of the past to the present with an unforgettable experience of Prima Ballerina Assoluta presence. BRAVA!!!

@nicholasgerrish6022 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific! I saw it at the Opera House, sitting right in front by the Orchestra and had a great view of both Orchestra and dancers. Gabriel Heine, having been Conductor at the Mariinsky, pulled out all the stops, and produced a wonderful, rich, Russian fervour to the Orchestra. What a great evening, and seeing it live on the screen a few days later, was equally great. The whole cast danced beautifully, and Lauren gave a really stunning performance on her 20th year at the Royal Ballet.

@sunnygem21 2 жыл бұрын

I so enjoyed last night's cinema live streaming. What a treat. 😊

@andyroo9381 2 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoyed the explanation of the gestures by the ballerina. I have seen Swan Lake, twice, but never paid that much attention to these gestures. The next Swan Lake will be an entirely different experience for me. This was a great and instructional video for me. Thank You!

@juliecassidy7353 2 жыл бұрын

I like the reflection on the stage to see the dancers simulate swimming.

@dsanchezbrett 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for explaing the "conversation" between Odette and the Prince. Love it!

@williamdeng1870 2 жыл бұрын

The Royal Ballet’s version of Swan Lake continues the tradition while showing the imagination, interpretation and creation of British artists.

@gillianm9367 2 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to seeing this in cinema on Sunday afternoon 💕

@yorukkizigeziyor Жыл бұрын

😍❤ Beautiful! Amazing💙😍

@theofano2092 2 жыл бұрын

swan lake the one i've been waiting for😻

@ahmedalsharman Жыл бұрын

I wish I can watch it live one day

@jameslc1542 2 жыл бұрын

The movements are so damn majestic

@chipmunkpark8826 2 жыл бұрын

I wish to watch this live one day

@alexandrefreitag5502 2 жыл бұрын

What a great report! Thank u. Fun fact: spectators needed 15!! long years to accept this ballet. The premiere back in the day wasn’t a success, at all…needless to say, that not a single reputable ballet company can be called such without this masterpiece.

@PeggyHimbauch-ut7xy Ай бұрын

This year I will learn Ballet.

@cheryldodd-marko9787 2 жыл бұрын

BRAVO 🕊🇺🇲💕

@kittymarch4203 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@BeatricerIVA-lm3vp Жыл бұрын

Il lago dei cigni è uno dei balletti secondo me e poi la produzione del Royal Ballet è bellissima

@nicholasgerrish6022 2 жыл бұрын

The mime concentrates the mind of the dancer to the action of the body. It is acting, and Actors are often advised to study Ballet Dancers, who are themselves supreme actors.

@camilacolinacastro6230 2 жыл бұрын

Spanish: donde la puedo ver completa

@canopeevayah2770 2 жыл бұрын

hello ! what does it mean when the lady said "dry the music" ? :)

@PeachyMushroom Ай бұрын

This is almost like Hunarbaaz and Urdu Shayari. Nice going! 👍

@lissandraornelas6479 2 жыл бұрын

I want to see Mayara Magri dancing

@dmitrykim3096 5 ай бұрын

Plain and simple, Tchaikovsky is the best ballet composer

@dsm2240 2 жыл бұрын

How many years of experience are needed to be chosen for the Dance of the Little Swans (Pax de Quatre)? I would especially like an account from a ballerina who has performed this.

@eurekamreum5458 2 жыл бұрын

There are a couple of videos here where some dancers talk about the demands of being a cygnet and performing the pas the quatre, they're called "Swan Lake: Corps the Ballet (The Royal Ballet)" and "Natalia Osipova, Matthew Golding and the cops the ballet on Swan Lake (The Royal Ballet)".

@Andy-qv9tb 2 жыл бұрын

5:18 looks like Camille Bracher?

@eurekamreum5458 2 жыл бұрын

It's her!

@sitcomchristian6886 2 жыл бұрын

They really did Liam Scarlett dirty. Glad to see his work being performed again. Horrible what happened, RIP.

@lesnikovinfo5153 2 жыл бұрын

Я русский и мне нравится английский балет. Ты не настоящая империя если у тебя нет балета.))

@indrajrosandi1806 9 ай бұрын

In a split second i thought she was Jennifer Lawrence 😂😅

@aldretaldret4310 2 жыл бұрын

Oui, c’est sûr que sans la musique, la même histoire ….et …. Non, avec …. Sinon, cela n’a aucun sens.

@cyanautt9031 2 жыл бұрын

For such an art masterpiece, attempts to cancel it and the culture behind it are so funny and will eventually fail.

@user-zg7up3jy8j 2 жыл бұрын

That's funny how can Westerners still enjoy Tchaikovsky's music. All Russian literature, poetry, music, paintings, should be canceled, shouldn't they?

@edfilchev5202 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t be ridiculous 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

@eurekamreum5458 2 жыл бұрын

What does Tchaikovsky's music have to do with Putin's idiocy?

@rosemaryallen2128 2 жыл бұрын

Art is universal. It rises above evil, whether individual or political, and counteracts it. To the Greeks, it was a facet of religion. For myself, and those who dedicate themselves to it, art still is.

@shinemendwoor 2 жыл бұрын

Well Hitler was obsessed with Beethoven’s music when Beethoven was a strong believer in freedom and equality. If the Nazis didn’t cancel Beethoven why should we cancel Tchaikovsky

@anastasialenkova-molchalin5874 2 жыл бұрын

Um... there would be Giselle and Paquita and..... Coppélia and La Sylphide and La Esmeralda and Le Corsaire.

@JT-qr8lt 2 жыл бұрын

If the royal ballet did the right thing, not only they put on the production of Liam Scarlett but they should have made more gesture in acknowledging their role in the tragic death of this talent. How many died due to such nonsense! RIP Liam, you have been vindicated!

@irinadz 2 жыл бұрын

The whole world is getting rid of Russian ouvré, I’m a conservatory student aspiring to sing opera and our recent Russian music concert got cancelled. I mean if western world want to cancel russia why not cancel all of it, sean lake including :(((

@cyanautt9031 2 жыл бұрын

This is very sad.