Exquisite! This piece has been my absolute favorite for over 30 years. Nothing else I've heard or played has rivalled it. I couldn't imagine it being improved until I saw this. Thank you for the post!!
First ballet I ever saw, at Covent Garden about twenty years ago. I remember looking at the program and seeing that the performance would take about 3 hours. I thought, "Oh, man, this could be lethal." Well, fastest three hours of my life. Prokofiev, the sumptious sets, and, above all, the dancing (Vivian Durante as Juliet). A memorable night. Oh... and isn't it amazing that 14 people could actually dislike this video? Well, to each his/her own, I guess.
Let's see...Perfect Romeo...Perfect Juliet and...the Perfect Pas de deux. I hear she'll be giving her last Juliet performance since she's retiring - she will be missed.
It's not at all just an American tradition that when a star ballet dancer first enters, the audience claps. This is a worldwide tradition, especially in EAstern Europe. In South American and Cuba, audiences are extremely demonstrative throughout a performance. But it's certainly common when it's a true star like Ferri that the audience shows its respect by applauding upon her entrance.
Actually, if I'm not mistaken, traditionally the audience claps when the principal dancer takes the stage. I try to catch a ballet whenever I can and the tradition seems to be dying out - in America at least. I actually like it, especially the flowers thrown at the finale.
In Holland, the audience claps whenever the stage goes dark and the music stops. Also, at the start of every Act, the orchestra gets an applause. And of course at the ending :p
The human body is something extraordinary in lots of senses, something gorgeous and artistic. Both, male and female, they're beautiful. Ballet dancers look as heavy as feathers. This pas de deux is VERY well done, passionate and sweet at the same time. Thank you very much for uploading this video, yadrianne. I really had a nice time watching it =)
Andylyn619: Actually although Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev danced the opening night performance, the ballet was NOT created for them. Kenneth Macmillan choreographed it on Lynn Seymour and Christopher Gable. The opening night was given to Fonteyn and Nureyev for political purposes. While they were famous for it, Macmillan was not pleased with their interpretations of the roles, as the ballet did not appear as he had intended it should, and they changed much of the choreo to suit themselves.
I'm so sorry for my ignorance, but ballet performances are not my league. Generally I simply listen to them and there're some very amazing ones... now, i want to know who they are? i liked it... Perfection by Prokofiev!!!
In an interview that I attended at Lincoln Center, Alexandra Ferri mentioned that their is a full length pirate video existing from Argentina. If you ever locate it please let me know.
unfortunately there isn't one- in my opinion, absolutely a crime. however i cant believe theyve never been filmed- i'm sure its lying somewhere! alessandra are julio are romeo and juliet, no one has and no one ever will match their emotional intensity, they truly live as romeo and juliet on stage. unfortunately, this is just an excerpt from a gala of excerpt, in context it is incredible!
I agree with kdub10009. I always watched ballet on PBS/KCET and there was always applause at the beginning when the principal dancers took the stage. However, out of personal experience (in the U.S.) It hasn't always happened. Here, it does seem out of place since this scene is clearly not the beginning of the ballet. However, this was only a performance of the pas de deux and as others said, it's Ferri. Sigh...I wish I could've seen her live but she's retiring.
Wow! Thanks so much for sharing that with me, it made my day! No idea how to get one's hands on it, but I will never give up :) A Romeo and Juliet with Julio/Alessandra is worth...a lot of effort. When was this interview? I hate to miss chances like these, did she talk about their partnership?
@rocknroll4ever6 Thanks for the explanation :) I was just wondering because the Pas de deux in Cats musical looked extremely romantic to me, but others say it was one night stand, or that the two were siblings. so I wanted to learn a bit more about the dance XD
@DontBeAZombie I find that it is usually used to convey a relationship which is usually romantic, but there are certainly pas de deux that arn't about romance
It's almost impossible to even talk about Prokoviev's Romeo and Juliet with out mentioning Julio Bocca and Alexandra Ferri. They define the roles by today's standards...does any one know of a full legnth video with them in it in R&J?
Also, just in general, I prefer Ferri's performance with Wayne Eagling, if only because I prefer Eagling himself, and because the timing of the choreo has been changed (too much, in my opinion) over the years. Again, hoping I don't offend anyone. I do that sometimes, if only by accident. :\
Andylyn619: Furthermore, while pperez's knowledge of ballet is incomplete, yours needs a bit of updating (no offense intended). While they may not have achieved the stardom of their predecessors, that does not mean that Alessandra Ferri and Julio Bocca are not "a legendary partnership." Also, on another note, while Macmillan did not coach Fonteyn through this role, he DID coach Ferri. Ferri's interpretation is, presumably, closer to what the choreographer intended.
eagling has floppy feet in his en dedans pirs but i must agree i prefer him with ferri as well... and don't apologize. i for one can't understand how people can be offended when someone expresses an opinion, this matter is highly subjective. people are so touchy nowadays. we should all listen to others and then form our own opinion and as long noone says "my opinion is better" we could all be friends :))
I grew up watching Ferri and have seen dozens and dozens of other 'Juliet's.' Ferri remains, to this day, the gold standard for me.
With Ms. Ferri retiring, films like this are an invaluable aid to reflect on her glorious skills. This is a beautiful partnership.
Exquisite!
This piece has been my absolute favorite for over 30 years. Nothing else I've heard or played has rivalled it. I couldn't imagine it being improved until I saw this. Thank you for the post!!
Bellissimo...veramente. Ferri e Bocca sono incredibili insieme.
First ballet I ever saw, at Covent Garden about twenty years ago. I remember looking at the program and seeing that the performance would take about 3 hours. I thought, "Oh, man, this could be lethal." Well, fastest three hours of my life. Prokofiev, the sumptious sets, and, above all, the dancing (Vivian Durante as Juliet). A memorable night. Oh... and isn't it amazing that 14 people could actually dislike this video? Well, to each his/her own, I guess.
this is the most passionate beautiful amazing romantic pas de deux ever choreographed!
Let's see...Perfect Romeo...Perfect Juliet and...the Perfect Pas de deux. I hear she'll be giving her last Juliet performance since she's retiring - she will be missed.
It's not at all just an American tradition that when a star ballet dancer first enters, the audience claps. This is a worldwide tradition, especially in EAstern Europe. In South American and Cuba, audiences are extremely demonstrative throughout a performance. But it's certainly common when it's a true star like Ferri that the audience shows its respect by applauding upon her entrance.
Alessandra Ferri is not only a dancer, but also an actress! Every emotion felt so real... I was engrossed in every moment! Exquisite!
wow. they're both simply amazing. gorgeous
when is this going to reach 1 million views? people need to appreciate classical ballet more
so beautiful.. it makes me want to cry
That.... was beautiful
Actually, if I'm not mistaken, traditionally the audience claps when the principal dancer takes the stage. I try to catch a ballet whenever I can and the tradition seems to be dying out - in America at least. I actually like it, especially the flowers thrown at the finale.
this is my favorite pair to do r+j :)
ferri and bocca are absolute perfection
It's so gorgeous! I love this one!
i can't stop watching this!
In Holland, the audience claps whenever the stage goes dark and the music stops. Also, at the start of every Act, the orchestra gets an applause. And of course at the ending :p
No it's American Ballet Theatre. The clip with Wayne Eagling is from the Royal in 1985.
Thanks for uploading! They're just lovely
The human body is something extraordinary in lots of senses, something gorgeous and artistic. Both, male and female, they're beautiful.
Ballet dancers look as heavy as feathers. This pas de deux is VERY well done, passionate and sweet at the same time.
Thank you very much for uploading this video, yadrianne. I really had a nice time watching it =)
Absolutely breathtaking!
Soooo beautiful!
I'm not usually a ballet fan but this was so amazing...
i can't stop watching this
She' s Alessandra Ferri. one of the best eoile of the last years!! ^_^
Kenneth Macmillan was a genius.
This is the most beautiful dancing I've ever seen, I just can't stop watching it.
what beautiful lines! very passionate
That dress seems like it would get in the way of the legs. But the dance is beautiful. An exquisite pas de deux!
o m g!!! so pure and beautiful
It is my favourite Balcony par de deux...
I just cried.
@bandxgeek It is a live orchestra. Profesional ballet shows are always done with one. And, this is American Ballet Theatre no less, soooo :)
Andylyn619: Actually although Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev danced the opening night performance, the ballet was NOT created for them. Kenneth Macmillan choreographed it on Lynn Seymour and Christopher Gable. The opening night was given to Fonteyn and Nureyev for political purposes. While they were famous for it, Macmillan was not pleased with their interpretations of the roles, as the ballet did not appear as he had intended it should, and they changed much of the choreo to suit themselves.
they're excellent
i'm amazed
I'm so sorry for my ignorance, but ballet performances are not my league. Generally I simply listen to them and there're some very amazing ones... now, i want to know who they are? i liked it... Perfection by Prokofiev!!!
i love them! this is so romantic! i hpoe some day i can do it:D
his turns are gorgeous
In an interview that I attended at Lincoln Center, Alexandra Ferri mentioned that their is a full length pirate video existing from Argentina. If you ever locate it please let me know.
unfortunately there isn't one- in my opinion, absolutely a crime. however i cant believe theyve never been filmed- i'm sure its lying somewhere! alessandra are julio are romeo and juliet, no one has and no one ever will match their emotional intensity, they truly live as romeo and juliet on stage. unfortunately, this is just an excerpt from a gala of excerpt, in context it is incredible!
I agree with kdub10009. I always watched ballet on PBS/KCET and there was always applause at the beginning when the principal dancers took the stage. However, out of personal experience (in the U.S.) It hasn't always happened.
Here, it does seem out of place since this scene is clearly not the beginning of the ballet. However, this was only a performance of the pas de deux and as others said, it's Ferri. Sigh...I wish I could've seen her live but she's retiring.
Wow! Thanks so much for sharing that with me, it made my day! No idea how to get one's hands on it, but I will never give up :) A Romeo and Juliet with Julio/Alessandra is worth...a lot of effort.
When was this interview? I hate to miss chances like these, did she talk about their partnership?
so beautiful
@rocknroll4ever6 Thanks for the explanation :) I was just wondering because the Pas de deux in Cats musical looked extremely romantic to me, but others say it was one night stand, or that the two were siblings. so I wanted to learn a bit more about the dance XD
alessandra ferri makes me happy...
oh, i love this
Romeo might be in trouble if juliet had a heavy lunch
nice, I like to watch this kinf of videos, thanks man. OK. sayonara my friends.
perfeitos!!!!!
what are the names of these amazing dancers? Is the ballerina Alessandra Ferri?
@DontBeAZombie I find that it is usually used to convey a relationship which is usually romantic, but there are certainly pas de deux that arn't about romance
It's almost impossible to even talk about Prokoviev's Romeo and Juliet with out mentioning Julio Bocca and Alexandra Ferri. They define the roles by today's standards...does any one know of a full legnth video with them in it in R&J?
I prefer John Crankos version much much more, watch it here on UA-cam with Marcia Haydee and Richard Cragun!
This is amazing - it looks like she's so fragile that she'll just collapse when he puts her down...Who are the dancers?
exquisite
wow.
Its the American Ballet Theater
史上最強のロミジュリ
Is the pas de deux ushaully done to convay romance? or can it be playtonic? like Siblings?
Also, just in general, I prefer Ferri's performance with Wayne Eagling, if only because I prefer Eagling himself, and because the timing of the choreo has been changed (too much, in my opinion) over the years.
Again, hoping I don't offend anyone. I do that sometimes, if only by accident. :\
agreed...
dançar deveria ser um dos 10 mandamentos:DANÇARÁS
Which ballet company is this?
what company is this
Andylyn619: Furthermore, while pperez's knowledge of ballet is incomplete, yours needs a bit of updating (no offense intended). While they may not have achieved the stardom of their predecessors, that does not mean that Alessandra Ferri and Julio Bocca are not "a legendary partnership."
Also, on another note, while Macmillan did not coach Fonteyn through this role, he DID coach Ferri. Ferri's interpretation is, presumably, closer to what the choreographer intended.
Sounds like a live orchestra?
eagling has floppy feet in his en dedans pirs but i must agree i prefer him with ferri as well...
and don't apologize. i for one can't understand how people can be offended when someone expresses an opinion, this matter is highly subjective. people are so touchy nowadays. we should all listen to others and then form our own opinion and as long noone says "my opinion is better" we could all be friends :))
goodness look at her feet! they're fantastic!
@balletandalpacas - she destroys the shank to show off those phenomenal feet.
Wow! She has gorgeous feet! I am jealous!
ABT.
who is the guy with big balls????
she has beautiful feet!
wow, really FAKE Looking. plays are so dramatic and unrealistic. maybe the original and the book were good.