They are honestly the most attractive dance partners I think ever 😂 AND ridiculously talented but honestly those jaw lines and high cheek bones JESUS. Power couple. ⭐️
Ms Zakharova never seems rushed and she completes each movement fully. She must be magic because she's incredibly talented. She expresses emotion so naturally, and her arms and hands are so graceful and delicate.
I watch this ovet and over again. I can t get tired of this magical performance. I love Giselle and Svetlana is perfect for this role. Just love her and Roberto Bolle togeter! Just beyond beautiful!
if you ever need to tell people what you mean by saying ballett needs to look featherweigh and effortless, just show them 11:30 that lift just gave me tears omg
+Alice De I dont even have to look to know exactly what you are referring too - a ballerina who floats and a partner who has an uncanny ability to know exactly where his ballerina is in space - its a heady mix.
This video is in my library, and every so often I re- watch it to see the best Giselle. Bolle is able to make her appear as if she is the weight of a feather. Svetlanàs Giselle, what can I say other than when I want to see best, I watch her. Every movement of hers conveys the love and the agony that is Giselle. Her footwork is incredible. So quick and sharp, exactly the type of footwork Balanchine demanded of his dancers. And for the most part the audience refrained from clapping until the movement was over. I wish all other audiences could do the same.
Entrambi bravissimi ! Interpretazione da brividi , specialmente il finale …. La tecnica e la pulizia dei movimenti distingue questi due talenti dagli altri ballerini …. Davvero molto bravi e dai fisici che sembrano fatti per Giselle ! Conclusione : la più bella e perfetta rappresentazione fino ad oggi vista ! Congratulazioni 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Sono i miei ballerini preferiti .
Roberto Bolle was a teenager when I took over the direction of the Ballet at La Scala, and as artistic supervisor of the School, I worked with him often, particularly in preparing school performances. His teacher and Anna Maria Prina must be proud of this great artist that has delighted the World for so many years.
R W j was a teenager when j saw at Alger Cuevas with Nina Vyroubova also Rosella Hightower in 1958 ; j can write j saw in live Margot Fonteyn Claude Bessy ( Bolero'-Bejart 1070 ) Nouree Baryschnikov at Paris Opera ( 1975 ) and Kirov also in live Mezentzeva Komleva Bolchoi Bessmertnova several times Semenyaka and French Thesmar Pontois V Vassiliev no in live . Why j writz this ? Because the live is very far from all the videos Y Tube the stage in live very important so j can write j saw j known very well the first international-dancers , for me men : Noureev Baryschnikov Schauffus- Khalfouni in live 1977 Marseille Opera , Denard ( 1970 ) . J have never saw Roberto Bolle in live but j can write he is a historic dancer j saw by videos , for me thete are two International dancers j prefer Roberto Bolle ( with videos Y T ) and Mickael Denard perhaps one degree above Bolle . Itxs necessary j repeat that before 1978 there was no VHS - Internet and to day in fact audience don't known great dancers ballerinas before 1980 ' so Ghislaine Thesmar * Giselle-Atanassoff * Pontois Dupont ( Sleeping-beauty ) Mickael Denard ( Oiseau de Feu 1970 ) For men for me j known j prefer two International dancers Mickaël Denard * in live * Roberto Bollet ( videos ) all others dancers after except of course R Noureev ! It's necessary j repeat that famous dancers before 1980' are forgotten to day because no videos on Y T ; Roberto Bolle is lucky to have all his carreer on Y T with videos no for others great da'cers before 1980' pity
This is an exquisite pairing but my gold standard is the breathtaking 1998 Bolshoi Giselle with Nicolai Tsiskaridze and Svetlana Lunkina, available to see on You Tube. It is extraordinary.
I blub every time she sinks gracefully back to earth. I have watched many different productions of Giselle...even with Roberto and Sveta, but none create the poignant ending that this one does. Its fabulous.
My absolute favourite, and I am going to see Roberto and Svetlana dance it is a few short weeks time at Teatro alla Scala - :) saw it last year too and it is as faithful to this production as it can be :)
I was lucky enough to see them both perform Giselle on 4th October. I have to say that they have developed the role so much, the story telling even though good in the video is now far more natural and they have found nuances and little looks and angles that bring such a lot to it. I love this video, it is my bench mark for Giselle performances by anyone, but they dance it soooo much better now, if that is possible.
Angie Callahan - lol - I wondered what that was all about for a minute :). There are two elements to that, one is that Svetlana seems to have an un-natural ablilty to float any part of her body whenever the fancy takes her, and the other is that Roberto has an un-natural ability to partner her/any ol ballerina that he is asked to, to so show them off to their absolute best. He is such a generous dancer ,,,and person. The way he allows her to go off balance, and at no point worry about it, whilst looking as if she is no heavier than a pillow full of down, and all the time looking so beautiful himself is beyond me lol.
Bravo! The Russians with their two and a have centeries of head start on the rest of the Ballet word, have the precision in ballet down to an extremely fantastic science!
Sveta's extensions are unreal. She is as good as they come... While I prefer the fire and acting of Natalia Osipova in Don Quixote and Giselle, there is no denying Sveta's talents.
It’s not just her extensions, she floats across the floor in her steps more so than Osipova, I overall prefer her over Osipova even though Osipova clearly is better at more difficult jumps and spins. But ballet isn’t about just jumps and spins, it’s the whole package that for this role Svetlana has above Natalia
the agility in the hop-lifts - and the way they segue seamlessly into the more acrobatic and visually radiant split lifts - shows the character's mix of cool strategy and emotion and passion in this scene in a beautifully in-character way.
moddymadeye Me too...especially at the final scene as she descends into the grave it is just so beautiful...no other production I have seen either before or since has captured it so wonderfully.
gorgeously soft and romantic arms in the supported penchee - I love the little flourish she does at the end, after she forms the fifth position, adding further detail and ornamentation
beautiful closing gesture with the flower, that also illuminates the flower-shaped and star-shaped gestures she and the corps made earlier. so touching and so lovely.
"SVETA" IS BREATHTAKING!...PERFECTION AND SHE HAS "SOMETHING" SO SPIRITUAL THAT I FEEL IN MY SOUL ... SHE SEEMS NOT TO BELONG TO THIS WORLD WHEN SHE DANCE!... I LOVE VERY, VERY MUCH NATALIA OSIPOVA (MY MOST BELOVED "DEMON") BUT, I THINK, THEY HAVE DIFERENT APROCHES TO THE DANCE...
Fonteyn and Nureyev sublime in this ballet. It is here on You Tube. At times would like to wind her up, so over emoting, and stick thin. He a glorious dancer, and wonderful proportions.
Умница! Осипова в этой роли очень технична( лучше всех в мире на данный момент) , но мало пластики и спешит куда-то , а у Захаровой всё на месте и физические данные и техника и пластика и партнёр (OMG!) . Всё в балансе , браво !!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I guess I am older than most of the commenters here. For me the greatest Giselle was Antoinette Sibley. I saw her the first time she did the role at Covent Garden, late in her career (for some reason!), and she was unforgettable, from her very first variation. She was not only the most accomplished technician, but her personality was perfect for the role, because she was so vulnerable.
Roberto and Svetlana have a special partnership - no matter what they dance they always seem to dance as one...but this always leaves me howling my head off - it is so beautiful. Roberto is every womans dream Prince, and every dancers dream partner, While Svetlana is incomparably elegant, and light - she almost floats around the stage. I am privileged enough to be going to watch them both in 4 weeks in Giselle at Teatro alla Scala....not the first time I have seen them dance but my first Giselle with them both. I have watched this video so many times I hope they dont make too many changes lol -- I have every step ingrained on my memory :)
It was fabulous - I am going to go again in October to see them do it all over. However - I was a tad disappointed because of the ending - Svetlana didnt sink down into the grave with Roberto grasping the rose as if willing her not to go...I always howl then and it didnt happen ...instead she burree'd off exit left - not sure why. As for the rest - I could have been watching the video!!
Have I missed where we are told what company this is? Of course our focus is on the two principals (Myrtha's big variation is not included here). But if I were in the corps I would be greatly put out that we are given no credit at all.
Roberto & Svetlana are probably the best looking ballet partners in the ballet world... just love them...
Not really...
Joseph Orbon Manatac Yes!
they absolutely are
Jiang Lingke are you sure?
They are my favorite cause I’m a bit too superficial
They are honestly the most attractive dance partners I think ever 😂
AND ridiculously talented but honestly those jaw lines and high cheek bones JESUS. Power couple. ⭐️
Exceptional. I probably will not find more Charismatic ballet dancers as Svetlana and Roberto in my life span.
Kenny Soo You and me both 😊
Ms Zakharova never seems rushed and she completes each movement fully. She must be magic because she's incredibly talented. She expresses emotion so naturally, and her arms and hands are so graceful and delicate.
Absoloute perfect high extensions and control. She has the right body and training, she is perfect, the best Ballerina in our times.
agnesbutterbun agree
Not in my time.
Svetlana's port de bras is exquisite. She captures Giselle's ethereal spirit so beautifully.
I watch this ovet and over again. I can t get tired of this magical performance. I love Giselle and Svetlana is perfect for this role. Just love her and Roberto Bolle togeter! Just beyond beautiful!
if you ever need to tell people what you mean by saying ballett needs to look featherweigh and effortless, just show them 11:30
that lift just gave me tears omg
+Alice De I dont even have to look to know exactly what you are referring too - a ballerina who floats and a partner who has an uncanny ability to know exactly where his ballerina is in space - its a heady mix.
Amen! Amen to all of this!
Alice De she was literally floating...
Wow!
Svetlana was flying . .beautiful combination of dancers
I have huge respect to those ballet dancers the beauty that we are seeing requires a lot of hard work and dedication.
They are the most beautiful partners .The passion they exert into their performance is incomparable. My favorites
Tell me that I'm not the only one that cryed at the end.
I cry every time
11:30 might be the most flawless ballet lifts in the history of ever. She looks like she’s floating
This video is in my library, and every so often I re- watch it to see the best Giselle. Bolle is able to make her appear as if she is the weight of a feather. Svetlanàs Giselle, what can I say other than when I want to see best, I watch her. Every movement of hers conveys the love and the agony that is Giselle. Her footwork is incredible. So quick and sharp, exactly the type of footwork Balanchine demanded of his dancers. And for the most part the audience refrained from clapping until the movement was over. I wish all other audiences could do the same.
Entrambi bravissimi ! Interpretazione da brividi , specialmente il finale …. La tecnica e la pulizia dei movimenti distingue questi due talenti dagli altri ballerini …. Davvero molto bravi e dai fisici che sembrano fatti per Giselle ! Conclusione : la più bella e perfetta rappresentazione fino ad oggi vista ! Congratulazioni 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Sono i miei ballerini preferiti .
Лучшая Жизель Светлана Захарова, она не только танцует она проживает эту роль. Эмоции зашкаливают! Браво Светлана!
Amazing version ! Svetlana is just flying :) love it ! So romantic
Giselle and Swan Lake are my favourite ballets. In this, the ballerina is so graceful, and he is ideal suited as her partner. Beautifully danced.
Roberto Bolle was a teenager when I took over the direction of the Ballet at La Scala, and as artistic supervisor of the School, I worked with him often, particularly in preparing school performances. His teacher and Anna Maria Prina must be proud of this great artist that has delighted the World for so many years.
R W j was a teenager when j saw at Alger Cuevas with Nina Vyroubova also Rosella Hightower in 1958 ; j can write j saw in live Margot Fonteyn Claude Bessy ( Bolero'-Bejart 1070 ) Nouree Baryschnikov at Paris Opera ( 1975 ) and Kirov also in live Mezentzeva Komleva Bolchoi Bessmertnova several times Semenyaka and French Thesmar Pontois V Vassiliev no in live . Why j writz this ? Because the live is very far from all the videos Y Tube the stage in live very important so j can write j saw j known very well the first international-dancers , for me men : Noureev Baryschnikov Schauffus- Khalfouni in live 1977 Marseille Opera , Denard ( 1970 ) . J have never saw Roberto Bolle in live but j can write he is a historic dancer j saw by videos , for me thete are two International dancers j prefer Roberto Bolle ( with videos Y T ) and Mickael Denard perhaps one degree above Bolle . Itxs necessary j repeat that before 1978 there was no VHS - Internet and to day in fact audience don't known great dancers ballerinas before 1980 ' so Ghislaine Thesmar * Giselle-Atanassoff * Pontois Dupont ( Sleeping-beauty ) Mickael Denard ( Oiseau de Feu 1970 ) For men for me j known j prefer two International dancers Mickaël Denard * in live * Roberto Bollet ( videos ) all others dancers after except of course R Noureev ! It's necessary j repeat that famous dancers before 1980' are forgotten to day because no videos on Y T ; Roberto Bolle is lucky to have all his carreer on Y T with videos no for others great da'cers before 1980' pity
Thank you for sharing your memories. I was lucky to have worked with many of those artists who impressed you. A real privilege. Be well.
Very masculine ballet dancer... no cringing.
They make me absolutly melt. The music is like a lulaby. The ending is so beautiful, I cry like a baby. My favorite ballet.
This is an exquisite pairing but my gold standard is the breathtaking 1998 Bolshoi Giselle with Nicolai Tsiskaridze and Svetlana Lunkina, available to see on You Tube. It is extraordinary.
This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever watched, its so magical. I’m literally crying 😭
I blub every time she sinks gracefully back to earth. I have watched many different productions of Giselle...even with Roberto and Sveta, but none create the poignant ending that this one does. Its fabulous.
Giselle is the most beautiful ballet💋💋💋👏👏👏👏😊😊😊😊
My absolute favourite, and I am going to see Roberto and Svetlana dance it is a few short weeks time at Teatro alla Scala - :) saw it last year too and it is as faithful to this production as it can be :)
+BlueRaspberry I have seen Svetlana as Giselle in Athens in last December, during the Christmas Days! She was gorgeus!!
I was lucky enough to see them both perform Giselle on 4th October. I have to say that they have developed the role so much, the story telling even though good in the video is now far more natural and they have found nuances and little looks and angles that bring such a lot to it. I love this video, it is my bench mark for Giselle performances by anyone, but they dance it soooo much better now, if that is possible.
I am from Greece too
Phenomenal, I was on this ballet, but I'm still watching, for me this dance is a masterpiece !!!
Angie Callahan - lol - I wondered what that was all about for a minute :). There are two elements to that, one is that Svetlana seems to have an un-natural ablilty to float any part of her body whenever the fancy takes her, and the other is that Roberto has an un-natural ability to partner her/any ol ballerina that he is asked to, to so show them off to their absolute best. He is such a generous dancer ,,,and person. The way he allows her to go off balance, and at no point worry about it, whilst looking as if she is no heavier than a pillow full of down, and all the time looking so beautiful himself is beyond me lol.
Giselle ballerina hairdo
She is graceful perfection............................!
En la danza, Roberto y Svetlana, son la pareja por excelencia, sin lugar a dudas!!!!!!!
Svetlana Zakharova is the best dancer in the world!☺☺☺
LOVE. BETRAYAL.DEATH are the three words our beautiful Giselle knew all to well but found FORGIVNESS in the end💘❤
Ballerini immensi...finale intenso e commovente. Grazie per queste emozioni ❣
Bravo! The Russians with their two and a have centeries of head start on the rest of the Ballet word, have the precision in ballet down to an extremely fantastic science!
Pete Totaro Svetlana is from Russia,alla scala ballet theatre is in Italy😉😀
Sveta's extensions are unreal. She is as good as they come... While I prefer the fire and acting of Natalia Osipova in Don Quixote and Giselle, there is no denying Sveta's talents.
It’s not just her extensions, she floats across the floor in her steps more so than Osipova, I overall prefer her over Osipova even though Osipova clearly is better at more difficult jumps and spins. But ballet isn’t about just jumps and spins, it’s the whole package that for this role Svetlana has above Natalia
I had goosebumps throughout the entire video. Amazing!
Svetlana is absolutely perfect in tech and is the only one who make me cry after Carla Fracci, she acted the perfect Giselle 💓
Maravillosa versión , Svetlanaes como una pluma llevada por el viento...¡¡¡
La migliore i interpretazione, dopo le maestose FRACCI e FERRI. Meravigliosi, perfetti, intensi!!!❤❤
4:16 what the frick frack paddy whack snick snack back pack thumb tack click clack it shouldn't be legal to be that graceful!!!
I am one of those who cried at the end.... Speechless........
grandiosos bailarines,ella la perfección, perfecta en guiselle y todo ballet que a bailado,él aparte de apuesto maravilloso,pareja espectacular
La Lene dolcezza della riconduzione dei passi alla musica resta spettacolo mirabile.Bighin
Tears from my eyes and heart, this revolves my feelings
I have always loved this Ballet, the pair dance to absolutely perfection, and both are most graceful. Part 2 is moving, and the music so Solemn .
Роберто Боли сущий красавец Светлане он достался как венец За муки творчества и за его оковы Этап один прошел Теперь другой Все снова Интересная пара
In the thumbnail her foot is AMAZING! 😍😍😍😩😩😩😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️
#balletfreak anyone else?
Elegancia suprema de Svetlana zakharova
Coppia fantastica, affiatati e bellissimi ❤️
Very heartfelt interpretation! Beautiful
wow. sublime. ethereal.
Истинное совершенство! Оба солиста превосходны, артистичны и безупречны в танце.
the agility in the hop-lifts - and the way they segue seamlessly into the more acrobatic and visually radiant split lifts - shows the character's mix of cool strategy and emotion and passion in this scene in a beautifully in-character way.
I LOVE YOU SVETLANA
Eva Evdokimova was and remains the most breathtaking Giselle of all time, unique and brilliant, sublime and other worldy.
worldly
They are wonderful together.
Two great artists of ballet!
Excellent performance, I had the pleasure of performing this ballet many times, brings back great memories. ❤
Omg 16:39 when he sits up sideways without using his arms to help and makes it look so effortless. When I sit up I struggle like a walrus.
Lloré, simplemente hermoso.
moddymadeye
Me too...especially at the final scene as she descends into the grave it is just so beautiful...no other production I have seen either before or since has captured it so wonderfully.
gorgeously soft and romantic arms in the supported penchee - I love the little flourish she does at the end, after she forms the fifth position, adding further detail and ornamentation
what elegance ! what charm ! all their movements are so graceful !
That arch though....
sublime!
the delicacy of the violin and of their bourrees match and enhance one another so expressively
Абсолютное совершенство существует! Какое счастье -- наслаждаться им! ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
i seriously cannot fault this they’re absolutely beautiful
beautiful closing gesture with the flower, that also illuminates the flower-shaped and star-shaped gestures she and the corps made earlier. so touching and so lovely.
"SVETA" IS BREATHTAKING!...PERFECTION AND SHE HAS "SOMETHING" SO SPIRITUAL THAT I FEEL IN MY SOUL ... SHE SEEMS NOT TO BELONG TO THIS WORLD WHEN SHE DANCE!... I LOVE VERY, VERY MUCH NATALIA OSIPOVA (MY MOST BELOVED "DEMON") BUT, I THINK, THEY HAVE DIFERENT APROCHES TO THE DANCE...
Fonteyn and Nureyev sublime in this ballet. It is here on You Tube. At times would like to wind her up, so over emoting, and stick thin. He a glorious dancer, and wonderful proportions.
И кордебалет нельзя не оценить ! Такие прекрасные балерины, какая синхронность, четкость, ГИБКОСТЬ!
Beautiful.
Incredible.
J. Adore Svetlana❤️
divine Zakharova
wonderful--- serenely beautiful...
Прекрасно.Легка как пух...Но Жизель в исполнении Осиповой более трагична...мне больше по душе...Вообще все наши балерины великолепны.
she can fly!
so touching and beautyful!
magnífica!
fabuloso ROBERTO BOLLE
A R j agree 100-100 !
beatiful.perfect.
She’s perfect
I still like Baryshnikov's performance. He adds the royal elegance and engaging head moves to this ballet.
Meravigliosi😍
I mean...fairies exist... as simple as that! :)
13:40 Speechless.
Amazing and so, so moving
Breathetaking.Bravo!
this is the best song ever
11:32 favorite part
Умница! Осипова в этой роли очень технична( лучше всех в мире на данный момент) , но мало пластики и спешит куда-то , а у Захаровой всё на месте и физические данные и техника и пластика и партнёр (OMG!) . Всё в балансе , браво !!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Her arms, hands, fingers are bewitching
4:16
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He is a lovely dancer, beautifully rounded movements-she all sharp angles overdone extensions and the music slowed down to allow for that.
Finalmente ballerini alti e con fisici longilinei…. Per me la più bella coppia nel mondo della danza in assoluto !
11:30 세상에!!!
Bellissimo
Perfect.
I guess I am older than most of the commenters here. For me the greatest Giselle was Antoinette Sibley. I saw her the first time she did the role at Covent Garden, late in her career (for some reason!), and she was unforgettable, from her very first variation. She was not only the most accomplished technician, but her personality was perfect for the role, because she was so vulnerable.
Beautiful Roberto bolle
BRAVO!!!
OMG! they are beautyful
Roberto and Svetlana have a special partnership - no matter what they dance they always seem to dance as one...but this always leaves me howling my head off - it is so beautiful. Roberto is every womans dream Prince, and every dancers dream partner, While Svetlana is incomparably elegant, and light - she almost floats around the stage. I am privileged enough to be going to watch them both in 4 weeks in Giselle at Teatro alla Scala....not the first time I have seen them dance but my first Giselle with them both. I have watched this video so many times I hope they dont make too many changes lol -- I have every step ingrained on my memory :)
It was fabulous - I am going to go again in October to see them do it all over. However - I was a tad disappointed because of the ending - Svetlana didnt sink down into the grave with Roberto grasping the rose as if willing her not to go...I always howl then and it didnt happen ...instead she burree'd off exit left - not sure why. As for the rest - I could have been watching the video!!
Bolle uno dei piú grandi ballerino dell'Italia e dell'Europa; peró, escusatemi, il piú grande Albretcht é stato Julio Bocca.
Have I missed where we are told what company this is? Of course our focus is on the two principals (Myrtha's big variation is not included here). But if I were in the corps I would be greatly put out that we are given no credit at all.
I think she is the best one who did giselle