teachitwell

Thanks for that! It's been so long since I saw the film, I had no recollection at all that was the theme music. Happy Halloween to all!

I just finished watching the video of Swan Lake with Maya Plisetskaya that was filmed in 1957 at the Bolshoi. What we usually see as the cygnets (pas de quatre) in Act II was danced by 6 dancers with completely different choreography than what I have always known as the "traditional" pas de quatre. Can anyone enlighten me on this? Is this the version that was usually done by the Bolshoi? I appreciate any insight. Also, can someone explain why the music for the "Black Swan Pas de Deux" is often not found on full length recordings of the ballet? I did have some luck a few years ago getting a recording that had the music in it's standard place, but it took some searching. I know this topic has been discussed in the past, but I would appreciate it being revisited. Thank-you.