Liz'smom

Thanks, Rkoretzky, for the update on Stuart Capps. We ll miss watching him at NYCB, but wish him well in his new adventure!

Having just returned from vacation, I too was surprised not to see Stuart Capps listed as a member for the upcomoin season. Does anyone know where he has gone? I will miss him.

At a recent performance of Giselle at the Royal Opera House, London, Tamara Rojo and Angel Corella appeared for 4-5 curtain calls, and deservedly so. I have not witnessed that many curtain calls here in the states.

Twinkle RBS gal, much success to you as you pursue your dream. What young dancer doesn't want to be Tamara or Alina, mine certainly does.

BW, No, I had not seen Giselle before, this was my first time. To answer your questions, Tamara 's portrayal of Giselle gone mad was just that. She wasn't mearly a heart broken character, she had complelty lost her mind.One could sense that a tragedy was forthcoming without knowing the story. Zeniada Yanowsky danced Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis, she was hypnotizing in the role, and the power she posessed over both Albrecht and Hilarion as they danced to exhaustion was relentless. The corp who danced the wilis were equally enchanting in their role. Their slow ghostly movements dew me right into their spiritual world, it was wonderful!

While my daughter and I were in London last week, we were lucky enough to get tickets for Giselle at the Royal Opera House. Wow, What a performance it was , not only for a 13 year old awe-struck dancer, but also for me. Tamara Rojo and Angel Corella were wonderful in the lead roles. Tamara's portralyal of Giselle was that of pure sweetness and innocence, and Angel was strong in his role of Albrecht, and so hopelessly in love with Giselle. As I am not technically versed in ballet, I can only tell you that it was one of the most truly romantic ballets that I have seen. I was so swept up in the emotion of the story that my eyes never left the stage.