Osipova redefined GIselle for me. She is the most unclichéd Giselle I have ever seen. She is genuinely spooky and ghostly, and the melancholy of the character permeates every nuance of her performance. Every little detail of her movements feels like it has a purpose and brings something to the storytelling. Fantastic.
You have written a most insightful description of Osipova's performance. However I don't see her as 'spooky and ghostly'. She is not yet a Wili - she has no wings. (I owe that insight to Tsiskaridze's talks on Giselle). But that, in my opinion only adds to the pathos and melancholy you describe. She is suspended for the space of one night somewhere between the human young girl who loved to dance and a spirit - which is what she will become when she returns to the grave. Osipova is a truly heartfelt and moving Giselle.
I think Osipova greatly benefits from joining Royal Ballet and vice versa. Her Giselle with Royal Ballet is the most character-centric than with other companies, and I think this is because Royal Ballet put a lot emphasis on the storytelling aspect of the ballets. You can't help but feel deeply for Osipova's tragic, naïve Giselle.
@Frederico. I second that a thousand times. No-one in the world like her. Not only her technique but also her intense musicality, high poetic intelligence, brilliant and daring analysis of characterization...and sheer love of the dance. She is a gift. Like La Fracci indeed was.
Although what really strikes me is the sheer sadness Osipova conveys through her unique "lifeless" Giselle, I am still in awe by the fact that the orchestra has to specifically slow down the tempo in order to wait for her to come back to the ground.
she is simply beyond this world i can’t even begin to explain.. never have i ever seen a ballerina who is the best at every role she’s given. In my mind she was the best Kitri, best Giselle, Best Nikiya, Best Gamzatti, etc. She picks up on every nuance, every piece of detail their is in the character, or accents in the music and adds her own flare onto that, not taking it for granted. so many ballerinas try to stay “pretty” or “regal” and stiff in their upper movements. Osipova is one of the only great ballerinas i’ve seen not being afraid of letting go. She isn’t afraid to be “ugly” and give herself to the character, adding tremendous artistry, etc. I can go on and on about her. there needs to be a higher rank than principle JUST to give to her
Claire Della Penna There is a higher rank than principal: Prima Ballerina Assoluta. In the whole history of ballet, only 11 women have reached that position.
@@rebeccahowie623 There’s no definitive criteria or organization. Sometimes it is given by renowned, influential ballet masters. Sometimes it is the government or royal court of the ballerina’s home country that bestows the title upon her.
She is the Callas of ballet. She literally set the bar to a degree that probably won't be surpassed in this century. She is, like Callas, completely at one with the music. And the technique? Perfection.
The ballet Giselle breaks my heart, I almost can't watch it... no one brings the character to life and death the way Osipova does. Her Giselle is from another world. She truly looks like a spirit and not a human.
My goodness. I just watched a couple of versions with other dancers and nothing comes close to this. She brings the otherworldly to life here. So effortless. No one else could make it look like this.
Superb! The best Giselle I have ever seen. She really connects with this role in a completely unique way. The abandon she brings to it, and those incredible jumps-what a spectacular combination. Truly fantastic!
I was lucky to see this actual performance live! and a decade later those gazelle like leaps still haunt me, truly the best Giselle I've ever seen. Great that it is on UA-cam for all to see, its a chilling masterclass.
Нереально прекрасная Наталья- Жизель! Ни одна другая балерина не вдохновляет меня так в этой роли, как она. Как будто нет силы притяжения- летит дух Жизели!
AMAZING . Giselle is my favourite . And watching Natalia jump like that ... poetry in motion . When she jumps she just bounces so high .. and she looks weightless . She’s so beautiful. She’s just one of the most beautiful dancers I’ve ever seen . In awe watching her . I was going to see Giselle last October in Canada.. at the National Ballet Of Canada . I should have gone . ............ 🤦♀️😞🩰
Не знаю лучшей, более убедительной и вызывающей сочувствие Жизели в 21 веке чем Наталья Осипова. Ее мастерство растворяется в драматической достоверности и фантастическом облике.
Наталия-жто чудо, это не танец, это движение души, рука Бога, невероятная,непостижимая.Благодарю, что могу видеть ее , пусть только на экране, завидую тем, кто видел это чудо на сцене...
Natália Osipova, além da extrema qualidade técnica, possui também um tipo de beleza que, no meu entender, se adequa ao papel de Giselle. Nesta variação em especial (jumps/entrechats) além do destaque para os movimentos dos pés, chama a atenção a plasticidade e a beleza dos "port de brás" de Natália.
The question I have to ask is, with such incredible ballon, does anyone know if she dances any Bournonville? I have this DVD as part of a boxed set and still haven't watched it, so thanks for the preview!
Natalia Osipova siempre maravillosa!!! Es un placer inmenso verla danzar!!! Deja ver su alma a travez de sus movimientos!!! Nunca me cansaré de aplaudirla y admirarla!!!
Ottimo quello che con un mio neologismo mi piace chiamare convolo aereo ed elanista della ballerina ottimamente indotto e tenuto dal partner. Ottima impressione di facilità esecutiva d'acchito da parte di entrambi e di levità fluente fatta tensione elanista e motile sorprendente in questa ballerina che sembra aver immiato l'euritmia melodica. Ottimo l'imperativo impadronimento.dello spazio proscenico da parte del ballerino a balzi falcati amplissimi .Ottimo il senso del continuum dato alla pièce danzante.Molto bravi e spettacolari entrambi.Bighin GIULIO RENZO
Бомбы падают, гибнет мой народ... И последний заряд моего айфона ....в подземелье - вам,люди. Те,кто еще жив и может видеть то,на что способны ЛЮДИ. .Спасибо,Наташа,Вам за все. Эх,может,еще не... Конец?
The stamina she has to be able to do that petite allegro and then keep dancing beautifully and make it look easy is astounding to me bc I’m always breathing like an elephant at the end of a petite allegro combination
Im not having a great day my sister and her boyfriend bullies me emotionally. Its been going on for more than 2 years this i live with them unfortunately. My sisters boyfriend just got a acting job being paid good money .. hes been nothing but mean spirited to me my sister has made horrible comments about me to me over the past 6 months .. i really cant afford to move out i dont have enough money to move out . I pray every night i can be free and magically have my own place I honestly dont need anything just a little room little apartment. And peace. Its taking a toll on me emotionally. As well as physically i wanted to set up a GoFund Me page but that wouldnt work thats how desperately i need to get out . I wish someone could help me with a place to live Im so kind i love ballet i adore animals i have a really kind heart .
@@brizydizi hello thank you for your comment i went back to work last year and it’s hard to save money with food going up and rent going up I’m out of the house for 10 hours a day and have 2 days off I also volunteer at a animal shelter to which I love but it’s so hard . Some days are just ok and some days are hard my sister can be so vicious to me emotionally I don’t have enough money to move out I don’t know what I’m going to do and there is waiting list for housing co op rent geared to income . I’m so sad
I like Nela in other roles. I don't really like her Giselle. She doesn't have the light, fluid Russian training that is needed for this role. But thanks for watching 😊 ! I'm mostly an Osipova fan so I don't have any recordings of Nunez that I can buy.
I think I do understand what you mean by saying 'light', specially here in Giselle...and still, I do understand the other comments who see this light in M Nuñez, too... I think they have both a very gorgeous, yet very different technique, and they have both that light hard to find in even very excellent dancers...they are just so very different...it's a different light, a different fragility, a different love...but still, wonderful both... I think this is what art is all about...
Osipova aka the flying ballerina is always great with jumps and leaps. But I have to say I overall prefer Svetlana Zakharova in this role for the weightless “floating” across floor characteristics rather than just high jumps. This was a bit too dramatica noir for me.
Fahriye Demir she is always a bit stiff in her upper body however her perfect lines are better suited for a ballet like Giselle. Too flexible a body that compromises those lines will not have a good effect in a Giselle ballet which emphasize a lot on the lines especially the second act where the ghosts need to “float” across the ground. And Svetlana owns those float lines. Natalia on the other hand is a little bit too “bouncy.” I actually like Natalia better as the white swan than Svetlana in Swan lake. However nobody can beat Svetlana’s black swan.
@@fahriyedemir5495 I agree! Zakharova seems more suited for 'regal' roles like Odette/Odile, whereas Giselle, as a peasant and a wili, does not have to be 'graceful'
@@farinachairunnisa457 it’s not about “graceful” but the lines and whether you can produce the effect of a ghost. For example Juliet is a very graceful role that emphasizes on upper body, and Zakharova is terrible at dancing Juliet due to her stiff upper body. White Swan needs to be graceful but Tchaikovsky’s music is actually dark and dramatic, and the white Swan actually emphasize a lot on upper body especially the arms, which is why Lopatkina is so good in that role despite having rather stiff legs. so Osipova’s dramaticism and her nice Port de Bras actually (surprisingly) works with it overall. But Giselle is both classical in the music as well as dance, so lines need to be perfect, footwork needs to be delicate and barely touches the ground. These things Zakharova excels at.
IMO, Zakharova looks as if she has zero relationship with her Albrechts. I've never found her death scene credible, whereas Osipova makes it seem inevitable. Moreover, Zakharova, while lovely in Act II, never seems unearthly the way Osipova does. She does the steps in a pretty way but they add up to nothing. There is no tragedy. And her arms have never been loose... she's very tense in her shoulders.
Она прекрасна!!!! Но почему на ней такое не красивое платье????? Вот у Улановой или Семеняки воздушное, лёгкое белое-пребелое!!!!!!!! А тут..... Разочарование...
Acosta incredible- Osipova great technique, and elevation, but lacking warmth, and her arms, are they extra long? Or because she is so thin! Not an appealing look.
I can't help it. She does have good technique but she just always looks like a ham actress. Much too much. Perhaps it looks about OK from the back of the dress circle - hard to tell. But in close up ... please, no ... spare me the ham and eggs. And her lines really don't look good here. Very broken.
I agree with your point of overacting. Act II is all about being ethereal and floaty with nuances/ subtlety not over dramatic. Osipova lacks the floatiness to convince me of an ethereal ghost. Also idk why ppl rave about her jumps. Sure it does look ‘great’, as impressive physical feats do. But not appropriate in this role. It’s too ‘in your face’
Osipova redefined GIselle for me. She is the most unclichéd Giselle I have ever seen. She is genuinely spooky and ghostly, and the melancholy of the character permeates every nuance of her performance. Every little detail of her movements feels like it has a purpose and brings something to the storytelling. Fantastic.
It's also not just Natalia, but in a broader sense the Royal Ballet.
You have written a most insightful description of Osipova's performance. However I don't see her as 'spooky and ghostly'. She is not yet a Wili - she has no wings. (I owe that insight to Tsiskaridze's talks on Giselle). But that, in my opinion only adds to the pathos and melancholy you describe. She is suspended for the space of one night somewhere between the human young girl who loved to dance and a spirit - which is what she will become when she returns to the grave. Osipova is a truly heartfelt and moving Giselle.
I think Osipova greatly benefits from joining Royal Ballet and vice versa. Her Giselle with Royal Ballet is the most character-centric than with other companies, and I think this is because Royal Ballet put a lot emphasis on the storytelling aspect of the ballets. You can't help but feel deeply for Osipova's tragic, naïve Giselle.
You never see Carla Fracci
I agree completely!
Well...... there is NOTHING in the world of ballet that compares to Osipova! And her Giselle is simply in a class of its own.
@Frederico. I second that a thousand times. No-one in the world like her. Not only her technique but also her intense musicality, high poetic intelligence, brilliant and daring analysis of characterization...and sheer love of the dance. She is a gift. Like La Fracci indeed was.
Although what really strikes me is the sheer sadness Osipova conveys through her unique "lifeless" Giselle, I am still in awe by the fact that the orchestra has to specifically slow down the tempo in order to wait for her to come back to the ground.
Right??? I’ve never heard this piece played so slow
ROH also slowed down the tempo did in their 2021 production
she is simply beyond this world i can’t even begin to explain.. never have i ever seen a ballerina who is the best at every role she’s given. In my mind she was the best Kitri, best Giselle, Best Nikiya, Best Gamzatti, etc. She picks up on every nuance, every piece of detail their is in the character, or accents in the music and adds her own flare onto that, not taking it for granted. so many ballerinas try to stay “pretty” or “regal” and stiff in their upper movements. Osipova is one of the only great ballerinas i’ve seen not being afraid of letting go. She isn’t afraid to be “ugly” and give herself to the character, adding tremendous artistry, etc. I can go on and on about her. there needs to be a higher rank than principle JUST to give to her
Claire Della Penna There is a higher rank than principal: Prima Ballerina Assoluta. In the whole history of ballet, only 11 women have reached that position.
@@stefannydvorak7919 Do you know what organisation bestows that honor on ballerinas?
@@rebeccahowie623 There’s no definitive criteria or organization.
Sometimes it is given by renowned, influential ballet masters.
Sometimes it is the government or royal court of the ballerina’s home country that bestows the title upon her.
@@stefannydvorak7919 Right, thanks for letting me know 👍
She is the Callas of ballet. She literally set the bar to a degree that probably won't be surpassed in this century. She is, like Callas, completely at one with the music. And the technique? Perfection.
The ballet Giselle breaks my heart, I almost can't watch it... no one brings the character to life and death the way Osipova does. Her Giselle is from another world. She truly looks like a spirit and not a human.
Wow. The jumps at the end! She gets such height on those. Amazing. She's hauntingly powerful in this role.
My goodness. I just watched a couple of versions with other dancers and nothing comes close to this. She brings the otherworldly to life here. So effortless. No one else could make it look like this.
Osipova is so gorgeous! Beautiful dancing! Can we just admire Myrtha though? she is so pretty!
Pause at 1:25
She genuinely looks like a ghost floating above the ground:0
Superb! The best Giselle I have ever seen. She really connects with this role in a completely unique way. The abandon she brings to it, and those incredible jumps-what a spectacular combination. Truly fantastic!
Osipova, my forever favorite. She's perfection.
Her jumps are so high and effortless like a flawless beautiful ghost
I was lucky to see this actual performance live! and a decade later those gazelle like leaps still haunt me, truly the best Giselle I've ever seen. Great that it is on UA-cam for all to see, its a chilling masterclass.
omg you’re so lucky to see this treasure of ballet, im so envious
Natalia Osipova is the epitome of a Star Ballerina!! She's lyrical, graceful, evocative dancer with incredible technique!
Наташа прекрасна! Какая лёгкость, грация! Рай для глаз! Браво!
Нереально прекрасная Наталья- Жизель! Ни одна другая балерина не вдохновляет меня так в этой роли, как она. Как будто нет силы притяжения- летит дух Жизели!
AMAZING . Giselle is my favourite . And watching Natalia jump like that ... poetry in motion . When she jumps she just bounces so high .. and she looks weightless . She’s so beautiful. She’s just one of the most beautiful dancers I’ve ever seen . In awe watching her . I was going to see Giselle last October in Canada.. at the National Ballet Of Canada . I should have gone . ............ 🤦♀️😞🩰
Наташенька самая настоящая Жизель, неповторимая, воздушная, недосягаемая
She literally hangs in the air. Magnificent.
Боже, какая красота! Волшнбные гибкие руки! Как сочетаются энергичные прыжки и мягкие плааные движения руками?
Блестяще!!!!
❤❤❤❤ 🎉🎉🎉
Великолепная, невероятная. артистичная! БРАВО, НАТАЛЬЯ 👏👏👏БРАВО!!!
Божественна, полувоздушна, смычку волшебному послушна!!! Гениальная балерина!!!!!!!
Her lightness and musicality ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Increíble salto el de Natalia. No ha existido otro igual en el ballet femenino.
Наташа, браво! Самая лучшая!
Her entrechats are perfect🌺👏❤️🌻💐
Гениально!!! ОСИПОВА ЧУДО!!!!!!
Osipova and Acosta ❤️
What a dream.
Боже!... она реально воздушна...👼
She has a dazzling technique and much charisma. Thank you, C 💝💝💝
Fantastic Performance ❣️
Her jumps are incredible!
Again...just wow...
No other words
Не знаю лучшей, более убедительной и вызывающей сочувствие Жизели в 21 веке чем Наталья Осипова.
Ее мастерство растворяется в драматической достоверности и фантастическом облике.
Наталия-жто чудо, это не танец, это движение души, рука Бога, невероятная,непостижимая.Благодарю, что могу видеть ее , пусть только на экране, завидую тем, кто видел это чудо на сцене...
Simplemente con verla bailar se siente el color de la música. Natalia es música.
Natália Osipova, além da extrema qualidade técnica, possui também um tipo de beleza que, no meu entender, se adequa ao papel de Giselle. Nesta variação em especial (jumps/entrechats) além do destaque para os movimentos dos pés, chama a atenção a plasticidade e a beleza dos "port de brás" de Natália.
That's a bunny right there! LOVE her.
Magnífico ! sin palabras
Great jumps most ever Osipova bravo.!!
Бесподобная НАТАША, ДЛЯ МЕНЯ ВЫ, НААСТОЯЩАЯ ЖИЗЕЛЬ,
She's an alate being, she levitates
The question I have to ask is, with such incredible ballon, does anyone know if she dances any Bournonville? I have this DVD as part of a boxed set and still haven't watched it, so thanks for the preview!
Awesome 👏🏻
Apart from artistry, what human body can achieve is unbelievable!
Sensacional!
omg ella es perfecta
Amazing!!!!!
The violist soooo expressive
what is the song name?
name of the music ??
dang she jumped 30 times :O
Natalia Osipova siempre maravillosa!!! Es un placer inmenso verla danzar!!! Deja ver su alma a travez de sus movimientos!!! Nunca me cansaré de aplaudirla y admirarla!!!
Sublime : )
Anyone know what the jumps from 1:13 are called??
Wow!!
It’s not my favourite, but it’s amazing ❤️
she is as light as an apparition
Ottimo quello che con un mio neologismo mi piace chiamare convolo aereo ed elanista della ballerina ottimamente indotto e tenuto dal partner. Ottima impressione di facilità esecutiva d'acchito da parte di entrambi e di levità fluente fatta tensione elanista e motile sorprendente in questa ballerina che sembra aver immiato l'euritmia melodica. Ottimo l'imperativo impadronimento.dello spazio proscenico da parte del ballerino a balzi falcati amplissimi .Ottimo il senso del continuum dato alla pièce danzante.Molto bravi e spettacolari entrambi.Bighin GIULIO RENZO
Bravo 🍷🙏👍
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Nene ucu suka bagus
Brava!
I want to be like her 😪💖
putra keren
Бомбы падают, гибнет мой народ... И последний заряд моего айфона ....в подземелье - вам,люди. Те,кто еще жив и может видеть то,на что способны ЛЮДИ. .Спасибо,Наташа,Вам за все. Эх,может,еще не... Конец?
i say...you cant "learn" ballet...you have to born in it...greetings from a ballet-lover from germany
She looks genuinely weightless - as though it is more effort to come down to ground than to float.
The stamina she has to be able to do that petite allegro and then keep dancing beautifully and make it look easy is astounding to me bc I’m always breathing like an elephant at the end of a petite allegro combination
She is not just the most amazing ballerina, she is totally inhabited by her role.
Im not having a great day my sister and her boyfriend bullies me emotionally. Its been going on for more than 2 years this i live with them unfortunately. My sisters boyfriend just got a acting job being paid good money .. hes been nothing but mean spirited to me my sister has made horrible comments about me to me over the past 6 months .. i really cant afford to move out i dont have enough money to move out . I pray every night i can be free and magically have my own place I honestly dont need anything just a little room little apartment. And peace. Its taking a toll on me emotionally. As well as physically i wanted to set up a GoFund Me page but that wouldnt work thats how desperately i need to get out . I wish someone could help me with a place to live Im so kind i love ballet i adore animals i have a really kind heart .
I hope someone was able to help you, I'm in a tough situation as well
@@brizydizi hello thank you for your comment i went back to work last year and it’s hard to save money with food going up and rent going up I’m out of the house for 10 hours a day and have 2 days off I also volunteer at a animal shelter to which I love but it’s so hard . Some days are just ok and some days are hard my sister can be so vicious to me emotionally I don’t have enough money to move out I don’t know what I’m going to do and there is waiting list for housing co op rent geared to income . I’m so sad
Me when I am trying to reach for something 0:12
I was told Osipova had none artistry. I was lied to.
She has great artistry 😊
Exactly!
Une bondissante Giselle !
She is just beautiful in the air, as if she isn't of the world, but an ethereal spirit.
It's just her hands, they're distracting.
my god that woman can jump
GOD BLESS YOU, dear Natalia, thanks for your Art when you are dancing,you give us strength for continue living, thanks a lot!
The ground was really hot.
Осипова воплощение Терпсихоры
Its act 2 not act 4 .....
無重力だわ…
BEAUTIFUL,but for me the best Giselle will always be Marianela💙 make a video of her?😍
I like Nela in other roles. I don't really like her Giselle. She doesn't have the light, fluid Russian training that is needed for this role. But thanks for watching 😊 ! I'm mostly an Osipova fan so I don't have any recordings of Nunez that I can buy.
@@fahriyedemir5495 I know that everyone have the own opinion, but if there's something that Nela has is light. A Light that ANY other has.
@@anne12453C Yes, she does have a sunshine personality. :) I agree. But when I said light, I was talking about the dancing.
@@fahriyedemir5495 her TECHNIQUE??
I think I do understand what you mean by saying 'light', specially here in Giselle...and still, I do understand the other comments who see this light in M Nuñez, too...
I think they have both a very gorgeous, yet very different technique, and they have both that light hard to find in even very excellent dancers...they are just so very different...it's a different light, a different fragility, a different love...but still, wonderful both...
I think this is what art is all about...
Great technique, but too much over emoting for my taste.
Все время такое ощущение , что не четко ставит ногу на носок в пуантах .
Osipova aka the flying ballerina is always great with jumps and leaps. But I have to say I overall prefer Svetlana Zakharova in this role for the weightless “floating” across floor characteristics rather than just high jumps. This was a bit too dramatica noir for me.
I like Svetlana in Swan Lake but I have never liked her in Giselle. I think she is too stiff.
Fahriye Demir she is always a bit stiff in her upper body however her perfect lines are better suited for a ballet like Giselle. Too flexible a body that compromises those lines will not have a good effect in a Giselle ballet which emphasize a lot on the lines especially the second act where the ghosts need to “float” across the ground. And Svetlana owns those float lines. Natalia on the other hand is a little bit too “bouncy.”
I actually like Natalia better as the white swan than Svetlana in Swan lake. However nobody can beat Svetlana’s black swan.
@@fahriyedemir5495 I agree! Zakharova seems more suited for 'regal' roles like Odette/Odile, whereas Giselle, as a peasant and a wili, does not have to be 'graceful'
@@farinachairunnisa457 it’s not about “graceful” but the lines and whether you can produce the effect of a ghost. For example Juliet is a very graceful role that emphasizes on upper body, and Zakharova is terrible at dancing Juliet due to her stiff upper body. White Swan needs to be graceful but Tchaikovsky’s music is actually dark and dramatic, and the white Swan actually emphasize a lot on upper body especially the arms, which is why Lopatkina is so good in that role despite having rather stiff legs. so Osipova’s dramaticism and her nice Port de Bras actually (surprisingly) works with it overall. But Giselle is both classical in the music as well as dance, so lines need to be perfect, footwork needs to be delicate and barely touches the ground. These things Zakharova excels at.
IMO, Zakharova looks as if she has zero relationship with her Albrechts. I've never found her death scene credible, whereas Osipova makes it seem inevitable. Moreover, Zakharova, while lovely in Act II, never seems unearthly the way Osipova does. She does the steps in a pretty way but they add up to nothing. There is no tragedy. And her arms have never been loose... she's very tense in her shoulders.
Боже, какая жуть. 🙈
Она прекрасна!!!! Но почему на ней такое не красивое платье?????
Вот у Улановой или Семеняки воздушное, лёгкое белое-пребелое!!!!!!!! А тут..... Разочарование...
Sorry Osipova but you are out of my list.
Она просто ужасна.
Acosta incredible- Osipova great technique, and elevation, but lacking warmth, and her arms, are they extra long? Or because she is so thin! Not an appealing look.
I can't help it. She does have good technique but she just always looks like a ham actress. Much too much. Perhaps it looks about OK from the back of the dress circle - hard to tell. But in close up ... please, no ... spare me the ham and eggs. And her lines really don't look good here. Very broken.
I agree with your point of overacting. Act II is all about being ethereal and floaty with nuances/ subtlety not over dramatic. Osipova lacks the floatiness to convince me of an ethereal ghost. Also idk why ppl rave about her jumps. Sure it does look ‘great’, as impressive physical feats do. But not appropriate in this role. It’s too ‘in your face’
dang she jumped 30 times :O