Helene Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 I don't remember a gypsy king character. There's the head of the theater group, who dances the Devil, if I remember correctly. The two main dancing roles for men are Basilio and the toreador, Espada. Link to comment
sandik Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I don't remember a gypsy king character. There's the head of the theater group, who dances the Devil, if I remember correctly. The two main dancing roles for men are Basilio and the toreador, Espada. There is a king (to go with the queen) but it's not a big part as I recall... Link to comment
Helene Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 The King, Queen, Princess, Harlequin, and Devil are characters in the play they put on, and it's a lovely part of the act, but none of them are listed as principal roles, which are Kitri/Basilio, Mercedes/Espada, Kitri's two friends, Cupid, Queen of the Dryads, and the characters roles: Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, Gamache, and Kitri's father. Link to comment
its the mom Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I am thinking of Nureyev's version in particular. While not a huge dancing role, it does provide a young soloist or up and coming corps member a little something. Link to comment
Helene Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 There are splendid smaller roles for five dancers in the first scene of Act II where Kitri and Basilio run away and encounter a theater troupe that hides them. I think this is where Nureyev has his gypsy king and band of gypsies? However, none of those roles is as prominent or recurring as Hilarion, Alain, Bibanto, or another prominent dancing villain/foil. Here, the two foils are major mime roles, not dancing roles. Link to comment
sandik Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I hadn't seen that one -- thanks for the link! I do appreciate the productions of the program-length works that include that kind of role, which is such an essential stepping stone in a career pathway. I haven't had the time to post anything in the thread about Orlando Ballet's streamlined Swan Lake, but one of the arguments in favor of the long form of a work is these small showcase roles. Link to comment
its the mom Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I agree. That's the same exact idea that I wanted to add to that thread. I feel the corps misses out on some wonderful dancing without a first act. I love the first act waltz and it's actually one of my favorite parts of the whole ballet. Link to comment
Helene Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 What a weekend! Spectacular performances all around. Dec made her debut last night as Kitri, and she was born for the role. Cruz was flying. Cruz, Foster, and Orza are back. As in back back. The Mercedes and Espadas all sizzled. The first Act is a wonder, just a miracle. Korbes and Bold are Kitri and Basilio next Saturday at 1pm, a non-subscription performance for the best chance to get great subscriber seats. Dec and Cruz close the run on Sunday night at 7pm. Lucky school kids get to see Murphy and Orza this week. Rausch and Tisserand debut Thursday and repeat Saturday night. Imler and Lin-Yee (his debut) dance Friday night and Sunday at 1pm. Through 11:59PM PST tonight (Feb 1), it's a no fee weekend: https://www.pnb.org/promo/nofeequixote?utm_source=Pacific+Northwest+Ballet&utm_campaign=59a5eeafbb-15-donQ-no-fees-opening-weekend-resend&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4f2d9028e9-59a5eeafbb-291617869 Or, by phone (206 441-2424) with code "No Fee Quixote." Link to comment
Jayne Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I saw the Saturday evening cast (Dec / Cruz) and have only wonderful things to say, but no time to write up my words until Monday night. Link to comment
Helene Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 A new video of Elizabeth Murphy and Seth Orza in the Tavern Scene: Link to comment
Helene Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Tweeted by PNB: If you're a principal dancer, this is your life after a full length ballet http://bit.ly/1vseciE Link to comment
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