As far a SB goes, I care much more about the Vision adagio (first) and the Wedding pdd (second) as pivotal to the success of a performance, more than anything in Act I.
If Odette doesn't sing, the Swan Lake is a failure.
And for Bayadere, the Shades scene depends on the corps' unity and fluidity more than it does the principals' parts.
What's your most "essential"..
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Posted 22 August 2009 - 06:06 PM
If Odette doesn't sing, the Swan Lake is a failure.
Sorry about my ignorance, but I really didn't get that...
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Posted 22 August 2009 - 08:14 PM
Metaphorically.Sorry about my ignorance, but I really didn't get that...If Odette doesn't sing, the Swan Lake is a failure.
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Posted 22 August 2009 - 08:31 PM
My fault for still been clueless ...sorry Carbro. Language barriers.Metaphorically.Sorry about my ignorance, but I really didn't get that...If Odette doesn't sing, the Swan Lake is a failure.
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Posted 23 August 2009 - 05:17 AM
If Odette doesn't sing, the Swan Lake is a failure.
Sorry about my ignorance, but I really didn't get that...
The European Mute Swan, who it was claimed never made a noise whilst alive but tragically and incredibly, sings when dying.
I hated it when I was told this was only a myth.
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