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[Alexandra]

I'd be happy with either of them and I wish I could be there.  If this helps:

The Awakening is a lyrical pas de deux from music usually cut from Sleeping Beauty (it's very beautiful, long violin solo, the entra'cte music)

Birthday Offering is a classical party piece done for the Royal Ballet's 25th birthday.  The full ballet was for 7 couples, with 7 variations, one each for each ballerina.

I think I'd rather see Bussell in Birthday Offering, so that's what I"d pick.

If you want more information about the ballets, we have a special section on the Celebration on our sister site, danceviewtimes, here:

http://www.danceview...ton/ballets.htm

Edited by Alexandra, 12 July 2004 - 02:41 PM.

[Alexandra]

I'd be happy with either of them and I wish I could be there.  If this helps:

The Awakening is a lyrical pas de deux from music usually cut from Sleeping Beauty (it's very beautiful, long violin solo, the entra'cte music)

Birthday Offering is a classical party piece done for the Royal Ballet's 25th birthday.  The full ballet was for 7 couples, with 7 variations, one each for each ballerina.

I think I'd rather see Bussell in Birthday Offering, so that's what I"d pick.

If you want more information about the ballets, we have a special section on the Celebration on our sister site, danceviewtimes, here:

http://www.danceview...ton/ballets.htm

Edited by Alexandra, 12 July 2004 - 02:41 PM.

[Giannina]

I just have to add that Scenes de Ballet is considered one of Ashton's best; a classic.

Giannina

[Alexandra]

Thanks -- yes, and a meatier role for Cojacaru.  She's also a very musical dancer, and would be interesting to see in "Scenes."

You'd get Sylvie either night, though

[Giannina]

Bronxfan:  tell us what you saw and what you thought.

Giannina

[Giannina]

So would I, in fact I'd just take him/her with me.  Thanks for letting us share your theater-going experience.  Glad you had such a nice time.

Giannina

[Giannina]

So would I, in fact I'd just take him/her with me.  Thanks for letting us share your theater-going experience.  Glad you had such a nice time.

Giannina