Chopiniana/Romeo and Juliet: Russian National Ballet Theatre
(Due to a variety of uninteresting reasons, I owe about six ballet reviews to this Fine Forum. I will try to complete the series in reverse chronological order. For now, here are some Amateur Reviews of the Lowest Order.)
Russian National Ballet Theatre
Chopiniana/Romeo and Juliet
18 January 2011
Tryon Festival Theater, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Orchestra Row R, Seat 6
Chopiniana
(lead couple: Marianna Tchemalina and Ruslan Mukhambetkaliev)
From what I saw of this program
To Barbara: I've not seen their Giselle, but having seen their Sleeping Beauty (purple cowboy hats during the garland dance...), I'd recommend watching it as an exercise in camp with some unexpectedly serious Highlights.
And to Amy Reusch: Oh...dear...