aqualia2008 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Let's discuss this wonderful dancer from Mikhailovsky! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OFua6ONOsg Link to comment
MadameP Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Agree he is wonderful. I have seen him in many roles at Mikhailovsky. It is a tragedy really that with his amazing talent, he is not a Mariinsky principal instead of Mikhailovsky. He has beautiful lines, that cruising ease of movement, high jump, spectacular turns - EVERYthing. He also has great charm and presence on stage. I don't want to say he is wasted at the Mikhailovsky, because that would be to imply Mikhailovsky is not a good company, which it certainly is, but from Lebedev's own point of view, he has missed out on the worldwide exposure and opportunities that being a principal at Mariinsky would have brought him. As it is, I can only say, yes, he's stunning. Link to comment
aqualia2008 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, MadameP said: I don't want to say he is wasted at the Mikhailovsky, because that would be to imply Mikhailovsky is not a good company, which it certainly is, but from Lebedev's own point of view, he has missed out on the worldwide exposure and opportunities that being a principal at Mariinsky would have brought him. Well, who knows?... Lebedev was invited to join Mariinsky, but he chose the Mikhailovsky. So did Borchenko... So did Sarafanov, who left Mariinsky and joined Mikhailovsky. Link to comment
ECat Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 What a lovely dancer to discuss! It looks as though he is on the shorter side and perhaps he thought he would be limited at the Mariinsky. Isn't Sarafanov married to Olesya Novikova? Is that a common thing to be married and be in separate companies? Check out this charming performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-khwp2WPi_I Link to comment
aqualia2008 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Flames of Paris - Lebedev with Borchenko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld47sMpq3p8 Link to comment
aqualia2008 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 20 hours ago, ECat said: Check out this charming performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-khwp2WPi_I Soboleva and Lebedev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NC-6KT_Mtw Link to comment
ECat Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 3 hours ago, aqualia2008 said: Soboleva and Lebedev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NC-6KT_Mtw WOW! Lebedev's variation in this is fantastic! His technique is so clean and he has such a lovely facility. Soboleva is quite lovely as well. Link to comment
aqualia2008 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 28 minutes ago, ECat said: WOW! Lebedev's variation in this is fantastic! His technique is so clean and he has such a lovely facility. Soboleva is quite lovely as well. What do you think about Lebedev's performance in Swan Lake? Link to comment
ECat Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, aqualia2008 said: What do you think about Lebedev's performance in Swan Lake? In my opinion it is outstanding for a number of reasons. First of all he is a strong partner and really allows Borchenko to shine and shine she does! Secondly, he is a brilliant actor portraying the troubled Prince Seigfried in 3 dimensions. Lastly, his technique is SUPERB. Those clean fifths he lands in from the double tours enl'air in his variation are so clean. Link to comment
MadameP Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 More superbly landed double tours here also... not to mention the ease, poise and control and beautiful lines in arabesque, and the series of entrechats 6 ... quality... Link to comment
aqualia2008 Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 11 hours ago, ECat said: First of all he is a strong partner and really allows Borchenko to shine and shine she does! I found their partnership very impressive, especially in the Black duet. Link to comment
naomikage Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 On 11/3/2019 at 4:24 AM, ECat said: What a lovely dancer to discuss! It looks as though he is on the shorter side and perhaps he thought he would be limited at the Mariinsky. I agree Viktor Lebedev is a beautiful, fabulous and elegant dancer, and although Mikhailovsky Ballet is a good company I do miss him at Mariinsky, he should have been glorious there with more international exposure. I don't think he is not on the shorter side (of course not as tall as Yermakov), he has long, lean lines and suited for many roles. I saw him in La Fille mal Gardee in St Petersburg a couple of years ago which was a warm, lovely performance and look forward seeing him in Duato's Sleeping Beauty during their Japan tour later this month. Link to comment
aqualia2008 Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) As I know, Lebedev was invited not only by the Mariinsky, but also by the Paris National Ballet. But Mikhailovsky company was a short-cut for the big repertoire. Lebedev chose to work there with M. Messerer, who is a master of highest class. Edited November 4, 2019 by aqualia2008 Link to comment
aqualia2008 Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) Program CASTING Mikhailovsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra Mikhailovsky Ballet (Compagnie de Ballet) Pavel Sorokin (Conductor) Nacho Duato after Marius Petipa (Choreography) Ludwig Minkus (Composer) PROGRAM La Bayadère Ballet in three acts Choreography by Nacho Duato after Marius Petipa Music by Ludwig Minkus The Mikhailovsky Theatre Ballet and Symphony Orchestra Conductor, Pavel Sorokin Stage Designer, Costume Designer, Angelina Atlagić Lighting Design, Brad Fields (Nikiya) Angelina Vorontsova (Solor) Victor Lebedev (Gamzatti) Andrea Laššáková Recording: November 16 2019 - Mikhailovsky Theatre | Saint Petersburg Director: Andy Sommer Duration: 02:45 or Tuesday, December 3 at 09:35 on Mezzo Live HD (Live broadcast) Edited November 15, 2019 by aqualia2008 Link to comment
aqualia2008 Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 La Bayadere Ballet Mikhailovsky Theater (Full HD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jkF5xmFUdI Link to comment
aqualia2008 Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 Borchenko & Lebedev in Swan Lake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6f7HdO-6T8 Link to comment
ECat Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Thank you @aqualia2008 for another wonderful video! Lebedev really has a beautiful facility to work with. His feet and ankles are gorgeously arched. He has great technique - landing in 5th very cleanly. My only wish is that he wouldn't lift that hip up so high in order to get his arabesque higher. I imagine he is quite flexible in those hips. Link to comment
aqualia2008 Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 On 3/12/2020 at 9:24 PM, ECat said: Thank you @aqualia2008 for another wonderful video! Lebedev really has a beautiful facility to work with. His feet and ankles are gorgeously arched. He has great technique - landing in 5th very cleanly. My only wish is that he wouldn't lift that hip up so high in order to get his arabesque higher. I imagine he is quite flexible in those hips. Thank you very much! I'm so glad you like the video! Link to comment
aqualia2008 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Olesya Novikova. Viktor Lebedev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYj4fGjVxFM Link to comment
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