"Swan Lake" Part 7 Makarova & Ivan Nagy (Pas de Deux)

[nicolezly]

she has a melting quality... i am not sure if that makes sense..

[manderson610]

She was a TRUE ballerina--not a gymnast like they are today! I miss the likes of Makarova and Kirkland so much...

[felicityb247]

One of the GREATEST.

[felicityb247]

One of the greatest.

[sambossify]

Yes I love what you said Andante about the vacant Makarova. She created a space within her by surrendering part of herself on stage so that she became truly a vehicle for the Divine.

[themariomontenegro]

the best ballerina in the world ever. THE BEST !!!

[kmpanopio]

Incomparable, so beautiful. Makarova is by far my favorite Odette and Ivan Nagy my favorite Siegfried. Both of them together are so perfect in this pas de deux (perfect, in synch angles and chemistry), that the other performances I've seen paired with other partners seem disappointing to me no matter how beautiful they are as individual dancers.

[afitzj18]

the best swan lake grand pas de deux i've ever seen. BY FAR.

[iphi7genia]

The violin solos were exquisitely played by Israel Chorberg...unfortunately the musicians were never credited on the videos of these ABT performances....great orchestra those days.

[manderson610]

@iphi7genia I noticed the beauty of the violin and orchestra too! What has happened since then???

[TenduYou]

Exquisite. She expressed perfectly both the agony and the hopefulness of this moment for Odette. It is so rare to see the hope portrayed in this scene - so many ballerinas have glued pained expressions on their faces during this scene, but Makarova... she EMBODIES the duality of the emotion, not just with her face. She is one of a kind.

[saranewton429]

Not in the last 30 years has anyone, no high extensions, multi fast turns, anything surpassed the artistry and sensual pleasure of watching Natasha.  She makes you feel the yearning and loss.

[SPACETIMEBEAUTY]

Miss Makarova is splendid here!! Brava

[antontango]

About 15 seconds in i realized this was going to be amazing. I was right.

[taurusbs]

Natasha for ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Alch1st]

Tanks Dad for the inspiration.

Steph Endo

[mysticalkittykat]

Oh god she is amazing.

[Kritix001]

I'm lucky, because I was in Ivan's house, and I spokewith him. He is Hungarian!!! And I'm too.

So, he is one of my favourite dancers.

And Makarova...she is incredible, too. I love them, together.

[SilverWing18]

Holy cow! She's good! The pas de deux is one of the hardest dances ever! It takes a lot of concentration and a lot of endurance! oof!

[Houndentenor1998]

Nagy was fabulous!

[foropera]

Her legato and "transitional" movements are supreme. And she looks tall even though being very small, so well proportioned she is, long legs and arms and her very small head.

[Andante735]

Having seen her in performance many times, I would also mention the absolute command of the stage she had. It wasn't the exquisite fluidity, beautiful arched feet, or the perfect placement - when she was there you couldn't look at anyone else. As Odette, I remember the absolute silence - you could hear a pin drop. Notice how she's almost vacant, how she loses her persona and just merges with the music. It's sublime and almost makes the need for anyone else to dance it obsolete.

[Andante735]

Unfortunately you could hear the idiot coughing - there's always one.

[qbendanny1]

Hmmmmmmmm,Like Butta!