Helene Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Copying @California's post in the Ratmansky Giselle thread: I think I found the Bolshoi Video channel -- too late for this Giselle, but useful for future broadcasts: https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/about/press/articles/broadcast/bolshoi-video/?sphrase_id=96866 to set up a free account: http://media.bolshoi.ru/login If I understand this, the broadcasts are available for 24 hours only, so Giselle is gone. But that seems to be where Hallberg and Harss got those clips. Link to comment
macnellie Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Does anyone know why Seymon Chudin is not dancing as much? He was often Smirnova’s partner. Link to comment
volcanohunter Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Chudin has not danced at the Bolshoi at all this season, but he is scheduled to make his return at the end of the month in Anna Karenina. Link to comment
DD6948 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 7:49 AM, macnellie said: Does anyone know why Seymon Chudin is not dancing as much? He was often Smirnova’s partner. Chudin was injured for a few months apparently. Link to comment
DD6948 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 On 1/28/2020 at 10:58 AM, Helene said: Copying @California's post in the Ratmansky Giselle thread: I think I found the Bolshoi Video channel -- too late for this Giselle, but useful for future broadcasts: https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/about/press/articles/broadcast/bolshoi-video/?sphrase_id=96866 to set up a free account: http://media.bolshoi.ru/login If I understand this, the broadcasts are available for 24 hours only, so Giselle is gone. But that seems to be where Hallberg and Harss got those clips. I know this is only available to audiences who reside in Russia. Otherwise everyone has to go to the cinema to see it. Link to comment
macnellie Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 It is available on the Bolshoi video app but only for a few hours the next day. Link to comment
ECat Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Bolshoi is streaming Swan Lake live right now!!! Link to comment
nysusan Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Can you tell who the leads are? Link to comment
maps Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, nysusan said: Can you tell who the leads are? Svetlana Zakharova Odette/Odile, Denis Rodkin Prince Siegfried and Rothbart/ Evil Genius is Artemy Belyakov. Edited March 27, 2020 by maps Link to comment
sofiabn Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 This Swan Lake was live in cinemas at 2015! All the performances from Bolshoi have been broadcast in the past! But it is good to have them back again for all those who haven't seen them before and for anyone who loves to see them again! Link to comment
Buddy Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Excellent performance ! Svetlana Zakharova -- Never count this lady out for greatness. Denis Rodkin and Everyone -- Excellent. Link to comment
jeff-sh Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 tomorrow Sleeping Beauty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLWK53UuZgM Link to comment
Buddy Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) I’ll please take a dozen of these — 1:13:30 And two half-dozen of these — 1:54:40 "The Sleeping Beauty" Princess Aurora (Svetlana Zakharova) and Prince Desire (David Hallberg) Edited March 28, 2020 by Buddy Link to comment
Buddy Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) Here’s the rest of the Broadcast schedule. (Thanks to Amelia at BalletcoForum) It can be seen here. https://youtube.com/user/bolshoi Broadcast Schedule: 7 pm CET 27 March Swan Lake (2015), ballet in two acts 28 March The Sleeping Beauty (2011), ballet in two acts 1 April The Tsar’s Bride (2018), opera in four acts 4 April Marco Spada (2014), ballet in three acts 7 April Boris Godunov (2019), opera in four acts 10 April The Nutcracker (2014), ballet in two acts https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/about/press/articles/none/5635/ Intro Video While we’re waiting for The Tsar’s Bride, April 1, here’s a souvenir from The Sleeping Beauty. And also from that Sleeping Beauty there’s a lovely video (easy to find on the internet) juxtaposing Svetlana Zakharova & David Hallberg /Olga Smirnova & Semyon Chudin in the duet from Act III. Edited March 30, 2020 by Buddy Link to comment
Buddy Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) This is a mention of the April 4 broadcasting of Marco Spada. I’ve watched it on the internet and enjoyed it very much. Marco Spada "Created for the Bolshoi and not yet performed elsewhere, choreographer/designer Pierre Lacotte's reimagining of Marco Spada – a “lost” 19th century ballet set to an original score by Daniel Auber – boasts gorgeous sets and costumes, lively music and above all, spectacular dancing. "Rogai says: “Forget the preposterous plot about the adventures of a dashing bandit in 1830s Rome and revel in the virtuosity of a truly all-star cast led by David Hallberg, Olga Smirnova, Evgenia Obraztsova, Semyon Chudin and Igor Tsvirko, with a wealth of outstanding soloists in even the smaller roles.” " South China Morning Post (Thanks to Ian Macmillan at BalletcoForum) https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3077508/our-top-picks-bolshoi-theatres-free-youtube-screenings Edited April 1, 2020 by Buddy Link to comment
Drew Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Buddy said: This is a mention of the April 4 broadcasting of Marco Spada. I’ve watched it on the internet and enjoyed it very much. Marco Spada "Created for the Bolshoi and not yet performed elsewhere, choreographer/designer Pierre Lacotte's reimagining of Marco Spada – a “lost” 19th century ballet set to an original score by Daniel Auber – boasts gorgeous sets and costumes, lively music and above all, spectacular dancing. "Rogai says: “Forget the preposterous plot about the adventures of a dashing bandit in 1830s Rome and revel in the virtuosity of a truly all-star cast led by David Hallberg, Olga Smirnova, Evgenia Obraztsova, Semyon Chudin and Igor Tsvirko, with a wealth of outstanding soloists in even the smaller roles.” " South China Morning Post (Thanks to Ian Macmillan at BalletcoForum) https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3077508/our-top-picks-bolshoi-theatres-free-youtube-screenings Was the Bolshoi version of Marco Spada created for them as the article says? That is, I had read Lacotte choreographed Marco Spada for Nureyev and the Rome opera ballet in 1981--I had been supposing the Bolshoi production was (for the most part) a revival of that version..?? I don't know of anyone else dancing it now... Link to comment
Buddy Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 43 minutes ago, Drew said: Was the Bolshoi version of Marco Spada created for them as the article says? That is, I had read Lacotte choreographed Marco Spada for Nureyev and the Rome opera ballet in 1981--I had been supposing the Bolshoi production was (for the most part) a revival of that version..?? I don't know of anyone else dancing it now... Hi Drew. Here’s what the Bolshoi site has to say about it. If you click on the ballets in my post, the third above, you can find much information about each performance. “In 1982, it was the 200th anniversary of the birth of composer Daniel Auber, and Teatro dell’Opera di Roma ballet troupe decided to time the ballet to his music by this date. The theatre management turned to Pierre Lacotte – a connoisseur of vintage ballet and master of restorations. It was decided to bring back to life the lost ballet Marco Spadaor the Bandit’s Daughter by Joseph Mazilier….” https://bolshoi.ru/en/performances/691/details/ Link to comment
Drew Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) On 4/1/2020 at 2:29 PM, Buddy said: Hi Drew. Here’s what the Bolshoi site has to say about it. If you click on the ballets in my post, the third above, you can find much information about each performance. “In 1982, it was the 200th anniversary of the birth of composer Daniel Auber, and Teatro dell’Opera di Roma ballet troupe decided to time the ballet to his music by this date. The theatre management turned to Pierre Lacotte – a connoisseur of vintage ballet and master of restorations. It was decided to bring back to life the lost ballet Marco Spadaor the Bandit’s Daughter by Joseph Mazilier….” https://bolshoi.ru/en/performances/691/details/ Thank you. They also note at the end that "staging the ballet for the Bolshoi Theatre, Pierre Lacotte promised to increase the number of characters in the new edition and the diversify dances for the corps de ballet of the Bolshoi Theatre – the theatre, which became “his second family” according to the choreographer. And he kept his word." So it's the same ballet somewhat revised.... In other words, too: the Bolshoi do not, on their website, erase the Rome Opera Ballet production (they also discuss Nureyev's role in the creation of the ballet). The South China Morning Post did erase them in describing this as a production that originated with the Bolshoi and done nowhere else (possibly because the writer thought a revised production could be described that way or hadn't researched its history). That somewhat bothered me...it needn't take anything away from the Bolshoi that this originated elsewhere. And Nureyev's role in its history seems important to me too.... Edited April 8, 2020 by Drew Link to comment
volcanohunter Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Drew said: I don't know of anyone else dancing it now... The Bolshoi doesn't perform it anymore either. Link to comment
Drew Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 2 hours ago, volcanohunter said: The Bolshoi doesn't perform it anymore either. Yes....I actually did know that--I was just, frankly, irritated by the (old) review's "Created for the Bolshoi and not yet performed elsewhere..." But it may be that social distancing (and accompanying issues) makes me too easily irritated.... Link to comment
Helene Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 40 minutes ago, Drew said: But it may be that social distancing (and accompanying issues) makes me too easily irritated.... I hadn't been out of the house for over a week, but, today forayed out with my paper towel/rubber bands/staples mask, and when I asked the young bagger guy how he was doing, he said he was glad to get a lot of work to get out of the house, because he has three younger brothers -- no further explanation needed Link to comment
sofiabn Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 There are much more information about this ballet in the russian language at the site! " In 1982, a performance was recorded with the participation of the heroes of the premiere - Nureyev, Gilen Tesmar and Michael Denard. And in 1984, in the first season of his reign in the ballet of the Paris Opera, Nureyev "claimed" it in the repertoire of this illustrious troupe, where a number of other outstanding artists joined the leading roles. (And here are the dates and the cast of the performances at the Paris Opera Ballet.https://www.memopera.fr/FicheSpect.cfm?SpeCode=MSL&SpeNum=1) In 1986, Pierre Lacotte staged this ballet in Monte Carlo, and in 1994 - in the troupe he led, Nancy and Lorrain..."Marco Spada" is only in the Bolshoi, which received exclusive rights to it for a period of seven years." Link to comment
Buddy Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) In 25 minutes -- here it is -- Marco Spada. Synopsis https://bolshoi.ru/en/performances/691/libretto/ 30 March 2014 Marco Spada, bandit David Hallberg Angela, his daughter Evgenia Obraztsova Marchesa Sampietri, daughter to the Governor of Rome Olga Smirnova Prince Frederici, betrothed to the Marchesa, in love with Angela Semyon Chudin Count Pepinelli, captain of the dragoons Igor Tsvirko Friar Borromeo, the monastery treasurer Alexei Loparevich Prince Osorio, Governor of Rome Andrei Sitnikov The Bride Anastasia Stashkevich The Groom Vyacheslav Lopatin Friends to Marchesa Sampietri Yulia Grebenshchikova Olga Marchenkova Anna Okuneva Anna Tikhomirova Friends to Marco Spada Ivan Alexeyev Artemy Belyakov Harlequins Anastasia Gubanova Daria Khokhlova Svetlana Pavlova Yan Godovsky Artur Mkrtchyan Alexander Smoliyaninov Servants to the Marchesa Alesya Gradova Elizaveta Kruteleva Svetlana Pavlova Anna Rebetskaya Yulia Skvortsova Anna Voronkova Bandits’ molls Anna Antropova Anna Leonova Victoria Litvinova Maria Zharkova Bandits Karim Abdullin Klim Efimov Dmitry Efremov Egor Khromushin Conductor Alexei Bogorad https://bolshoi.ru/en/performances/691/roles/#20140330190000 Edited April 4, 2020 by Buddy Link to comment
Buddy Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) I’ve decided to take a break after an hour and a half, knowing that I can start from where I left off with the rebroadcast. So far, a slightly qualified (bandits, etc.), delightful. In these very sad times, it’s still good to be able to smile somehow, never forgetting those who’ve suffered, and hoping that in the 'greater scheme of things' there’s some justice and ‘lasting light’ to all this. Life goes on and we hope for the best. “Count Pepinelli (Igor Tsvirko), captain of the dragoons, falls for the charms of the Governor’s daughter, Marchesa Sampietri (Olga Smirnova). But, alas, the latter is betrothed to Prince Frederici (Semyon Chudin)…. “Prince Frederici (Semyon Chudin) is about to ask Spada (David Hallberg) for his daughter’s (Evgenia Obraztsova) hand…. Got it ? 😊 Can’t imagine anyone wanting to give up Olga Smirnova, but for Evgenia Obraztsova, with her fine performance, well maybe. It’s great to see five outstanding principals equally cast. They’re all excellent. Have a fondness for Lacotte's exceptional abilities as well. Edited April 4, 2020 by Buddy Link to comment
Buddy Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) This video broadcast will probably be terminated within a few hours based on past broadcasts. There’s so much good stuff, but I’ve mainly been concentrating on Olga Smirnova and how she handles Pierre Lacotte’s more complex, often charming and very entertaining footwork. Click on video two posts above for access. For a quick example — 1:05:10 Anna Tikhomirova’s(?) very brief performance is also very charming. — 48:00 Added: Although Evgenia Obraztsova doesn't have the long sculptural lines and dramatic impact that make the other four principals so prominent, she does have a lovely, contained beauty and her handling of the more demanding choreography is quite impressive, as it is with everyone. If there's a contest it would be between David Hallberg and Semyon Chudin who both do extremely well. David Hallberg is as entertainingly charismatic as I've ever seen him. More Olga Smirnova can be seen here -- 6:50 16:35 40:20 58:00 1:30:00 1:52:00 Edited April 5, 2020 by Buddy Link to comment
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