Solor Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 When I first saw Farukh Ruzimatov in a performance of "Le Corasire" on PBS with the most divine ballerina Altinai Assylmurotova when I was 8, I wanted to become a ballet dancer. In my opinion Mr Ruzimatov is the greatest ballet dancer ever (I love flamboyance in male dancers rather than nobility), and likewise for Assylmurotova....what a spectacle to see them dance live and on video! I love how she is so classical, not like all these extreme, almost 'rythmic gymnist' like ballerinas coming out of the Kirov now, but a pure classical technique....she is so precise without the precision taking over the attention of the viewer......Ruzimatov as well. Any other fans of them out there? I dont really know what is going on with these two lately, I know they are getting "old" in ballet years. The kirov site and others that have turned up in the search engine are vague and dont tell me much of the DETAILS that I love to know.....Anybody know? Link to comment
Kevin Ng Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Asylmuratova is now the head of the Vaganova Academy. Ruzimatov hasn't retired, and is still dancing with the Kirov. (I saw him dance in a gala in St. Petersburg last year.) He was guesting in Japan earlier this year. Link to comment
carbro Posted October 19, 2002 Share Posted October 19, 2002 Ruzimatov? :eek: Gimme a break!!! All dazzle, no depth. You like the line of his hyperextended back? What about his lack of musicality? Sloppiness in connecting steps? ABT has 40 men better than him. Assylmuratova, on the other hand, is quite lovely, if a bit cool. Link to comment
Solor Posted October 19, 2002 Author Share Posted October 19, 2002 Hyper extended backs are beutiful in ballet I think. Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 Well, it ain't killed him yet, and he seems to be doing all right career-wise, so far. Link to comment
Vladimir Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 Farukh can it is pleasant whether or not but he has the style, it is the big rarity. And Altyinai is the best ballerina for last 15 years in Kirov! Link to comment
carbro Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 Yes, Vladimir. In the Kirov, Altinai is at the top, along with the wonderful Zhanna Ayupova. I was very sorry that Altinai did not accompany the Kirov on their recent visit to New York. I would have loved to see her, especially in the Balanchine. Veronika Part has joined ABT. I look forward to seeing how this lovely dancer does. She has gained a few unwanted pounds since summer :eek: , but so far she seems happy. She is in one of the new ballets. I hope the weight will take care of itself. I hope that you are able to see some of ABT's fine dancers soon. Any chance you might be able to visit the US? Link to comment
Vladimir Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 Yes Veronika is very talented, but that a star to become necessary still character!!! In USA I never was, but I sometime shall come to look that this such! Link to comment
Vladimir Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 Photo from the http://www.ballerinagallery.com/asylmura.htm Very beautifully! Link to comment
carbro Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 Thank you, Vladimir, for the gorgeous photo of Altinai! Link to comment
Solor Posted October 21, 2002 Author Share Posted October 21, 2002 Is she Russian or American? Link to comment
Kevin Ng Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 Veronika Part is of course Russian, she has joined the ABT this season and danced with them during their Japanese tour. Her memorable roles in the Kirov included the Lilac Fairy, and the second ballerina role in Emeralds. Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 I thought Veronika Part was Estonian, or at least ethnically so. But maybe I'm thinking of Arvo Pärt, the composer? Link to comment
Kevin Ng Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 Mel, Veronika Part was born in St. Petersburg, according to her bio in the Kirov/Mariinsky website. http://www.mariinsky.ru/en/ballet/soloist/part Link to comment
Dale Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 One of Part's grandparents is Estonian. I would guess from the last name, it would be on her father's side. I think she is stunning; a most beautiful Lilac Fairy and nicely dramatic in Fountain's... But I also think she's a natural in the Balanchine works she's done - "Dark Angel" in Serenade, Diamonds, Sym. in C and Emeralds. She was a little bit too pert as terpsichore in Apollo, but that can be fixed with coaching. She can get a little bit stronger technically, but then she'll surprise with some spot-on turns or clean tricky combination. Link to comment
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