carbro Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I think something contrasting would be better. I once attended a program at NYCB of all-Balanchine, all-leotard ballets. They were great ballets (I think both Barocco and 4Ts were on the bill), but by the end, I was longing for pink tutus. Variety is important. That's why Petipa mixed character with classical, with processions and mime mixed in, to vary the mood and texture of his evening-length works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinkusPugni Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Just because they are the same choreographer, doesn't mean they are exactly the same. I believe the Pas de Quatre is completely different from Giselle. Plus the two acts of Giselle are also completely different so there is quite a lot of variety. I think that a mixed programme that includes a full-length ballet should always be of the same choreographer. For example, the Australian Ballet just performed La Sylphide and selections from Bournonville ballets were curtain-raisers (Le Conservatoire Pas de Trois, Flower Festival Pas de Deux). This was good because you could see other aspects of the choreographer's work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Giselle was revised heavily by Petipa, which is probably one reason they're so different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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