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 Jan 5 2009, 11:05 PM
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Bronze Circle  Group: Senior Member Posts: 398 Joined: 28-September 06 Member No.: 6,990  |
QUOTE (Natalia @ Jan 1 2009, 05:22 PM)  Mariinsky Ballet. Even in an off-period as now, they are The Benchmark. The Mother of Us All. Mother in a way but Balanchine tried to bring mom into the 20th century and in my opinion mom has never caught up. Forgive me, I know there are many, many fans of Russian dancers here, but I don't agree and I don't think I ever will. There is a freedom of movement that is appealing but, again in my opinion, so much is lacking in subtle musicality and clean technique. A matter of taste I am sure. I am also sure that my idea of clean technique will be disputed. Again a matter of taste. I preferred - Gregory over Makarova in Swan Lake years ago and preferred Murphy over Vishneva recently. Fortunately there are plenty of wonderful dancers out there for us to argue over and enjoy. |
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Jan 10 2009, 09:46 PM
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Diamonds Circle Group: Moderators Posts: 5,154 Joined: 18-January 04 From: south Florida Member No.: 4,271 |
So far the top three are Mariinsky (way out in front) followed by Bolshoi and Paris. Is this explained by extensive touring and active video-marketing -- certainly as compared with NYCB, ABT, the Royal and the Danes?
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Jan 10 2009, 10:11 PM
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Bronze Circle Group: Senior Member Posts: 398 Joined: 28-September 06 Member No.: 6,990 |
QUOTE (bart @ Jan 10 2009, 09:46 PM) So far the top three are Mariinsky (way out in front) followed by Bolshoi and Paris. Is this explained by extensive touring and active video-marketing -- certainly as compared with NYCB, ABT, the Royal and the Danes? It looks like NYCB is tied with Bolshoi & Paris |
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Jan 11 2009, 10:25 AM
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Diamonds Circle Group: Moderators Posts: 5,154 Joined: 18-January 04 From: south Florida Member No.: 4,271 |
QUOTE It looks like NYCB is tied with Bolshoi & Paris Woops! You're right, vipa. Sorry for the sloppy graph-reading!. (IMG:http://ballettalk.invisionzone.com/style_emoticons/default/blush.gif) (IMG:http://ballettalk.invisionzone.com/style_emoticons/default/blush.gif) (IMG:http://ballettalk.invisionzone.com/style_emoticons/default/blush.gif) More people voted for NYCB than posted a comment. Both pro-NYCB comments were from New Yorkers. The allure of NYCB to the outside world seems to have declined, relatively, over the past few decades. My question about the effects of touring and video -- which Aurora also alluded to in an earlier post -- still stands. |
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Jan 11 2009, 08:57 PM
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Sapphire Circle Group: Senior Member Posts: 2,119 Joined: 19-June 07 From: Miami Beach Member No.: 8,113 |
Before leaving Cuba, news and echoes from ABT and its dancers were usual in Havana. From NYCB...zero. An international phenomenon...? (IMG:http://ballettalk.invisionzone.com/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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Jan 12 2009, 12:28 AM
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Board Registrar Group: Board Moderator Posts: 5,500 Joined: 24-August 02 From: New York City Member No.: 2,125 |
I wonder if the ABT-NYCB comparison in Cuba was largely due to Mme Alonso's relationship with ABT, which as far as I know, still continues.
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Jan 12 2009, 01:07 AM
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Sapphire Circle Group: Senior Member Posts: 2,119 Joined: 19-June 07 From: Miami Beach Member No.: 8,113 |
QUOTE (carbro @ Jan 11 2009, 09:28 PM) I wonder if the ABT-NYCB comparison in Cuba was largely due to Mme Alonso's relationship with ABT, which as far as I know, still continues. The exange was real...you guys got Toto and Xiomarita and we had some over there for a while-(Corella, Herrera and others...) This was Mme. doing Grand Bewitchery at her best-(Kevin asisting with the cooking, of course old pal Lucia Chase blinking her eye from up there giving her consent. (IMG:http://ballettalk.invisionzone.com/style_emoticons/default/wink1.gif) ..he). The result was realy nice. Meanwhile NYCB were too busy making friends with the Trust. |
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