MakarovaFan Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Is there a dvd available of Fonteyn & Nureyev in the Marguerite & Armand filmed in the 1970's? I think that performance is more emotionally riveting than the one from the 60's in spite of the orchestrated Liszt Piano Sonata. Link to comment
leonid17 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Is there a dvd available of Fonteyn & Nureyev in the Margeurite & Armand filmed in the 1970's? I think that performance is more emotionally riveting than the one from the 60's in spite of the orchestrated Liszt Piano Sonata. I have not seen a DVD available just devoted to "Marguerite and Armand" with Rudolf Nureyev and Dame Margot. There are two interesting clips on youtube from this work and details about its filming at http://www.nureyev.org/rudolf-nureyev-main...-rudolf-nureyev I find the films unsatisfactory as a record of the actual performance of which I believe I saw every performance given in the Royal Opera House. Link to comment
Mme. Hermine Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I think the whole ballet is contained in the film "I Am A Dancer". Link to comment
leonid17 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I think the whole ballet is contained in the film "I Am A Dancer". You are correct, but sadly it is not a stage performance. Link to comment
papeetepatrick Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 There are dvd and vhs available of 'I am a Dancer'. I'm glad to see it, even though not like a live performance or even filmed stage performance. I think it's inspired the way Ashton used the Liszt Sonata, and am crazy about the piece. Link to comment
bart Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Is there a dvd available of Fonteyn & Nureyev in the Marguerite & Armand filmed in the 1970's? I think that performance is more emotionally riveting than the one from the 60's in spite of the orchestrated Liszt Piano Sonata. Is there a video record of an early-60s performance? That is something I would love to see. The version in I Am a Dancer was shot when Fonteyn's real age became a much larger element in the plot than I think Ashton originally intended. I saw them dance this during one of the Royal's last seasons at the Old Met. The partnership was at the height of its fame. My memories are very non-specific as to choreography, possibly because I was sitting way up and very far from the stage. That means that I now tend to visualize Fonteyn and Nureyev in this period are of tiny, tiny figures, leaping, diving, embracing, and (finally) suffering across vast spaces. I know I missed a lot. Link to comment
MakarovaFan Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Is there a dvd available of Fonteyn & Nureyev in the Marguerite & Armand filmed in the 1970's? I think that performance is more emotionally riveting than the one from the 60's in spite of the orchestrated Liszt Piano Sonata. Is there a video record of an early-60s performance? That is something I would love to see. The version in I Am a Dancer was shot when Fonteyn's real age became a much larger element in the plot than I think Ashton originally intended. I saw them dance this during one of the Royal's last seasons at the Old Met. The partnership was at the height of its fame. My memories are very non-specific as to choreography, possibly because I was sitting way up and very far from the stage. That means that I now tend to visualize Fonteyn and Nureyev in this period are of tiny, tiny figures, leaping, diving, embracing, and (finally) suffering across vast spaces. I know I missed a lot. Bart, There are extended excerpts of a 1960's film of Marguerite & Armand on the Perfect Partnership dvd. Their profound chemistry and some lovely Ashton choreography are the highlights. You can find clips on youtube. The 70's Liszt plus orchestra film is also on youtube, but it's not complete. I vividly recall seeing this M&A on The Magic of Dance back in the 80's. Why this wonderful documentary narrated by Fonteyn isn't on dvd is beyond me. Link to comment
leonid17 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 There are extended excerpts of a 1960's film of Marguerite & Armand on the Perfect Partnership dvd. Their profound chemistry and some lovely Ashton choreography are the highlights. You can find clips on youtube. The Pefect Partnership is widely available including on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PERFECT-PARTNERSHIP...107153001r19876 Link to comment
bart Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thanks MakarovaFan and leonid. I just checked out "Perfect Partnership" and found that the dvd is available on Amazon (click top of this Ballet Talk page). For me, it's a great opportunity to fill in another piece of the memory puzzle, and I appreciate your leads Link to comment
MakarovaFan Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks MakarovaFan and leonid. I just checked out "Perfect Partnership" and found that the dvd is available on Amazon (click top of this Ballet Talk page). For me, it's a great opportunity to fill in another piece of the memory puzzle, and I appreciate your leads A pleasure, bart. Glad to help! Link to comment
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