Pure beauty...Uliana, Tchaikowsky, corps de ballet, milions of feelings in a second, never imagined that such a beauty exists on this commercialized world..
Goodness, she IS a swan. I was watching a special on the Kirov Ballet and her elegance is enchaintng. I love each ballerina for what they bring to a character, but I must agree that I prefer her as Odette.
I've seen many different ballerinas do this role (on youtube) but Uliana takes the cake. Even though she doesn't hit the poses that the other flexi-rinas do, her performance is mesmerizing in style, technique, and characterization of Odette. And she doesn't just rely on one quality or another, they are all in union.
Her Dying Swan is literally to die for, rock on Uliana!
@camille32087 njet :) it isnt online anymore, but Svetlana Zakharova is unreachable. Her Odette's entrance, her Odette Coda are outstanding. Her interpretation of the Black Swan is fascinating, especially at the Scala in 2005
I made the mistake to watch the movie Black Swan. If you have seen the productions with Svetlana Zakharova, this movie is boring, except 2 minutes, when the actress methamorphes into the Black Swan.
Could someone explain to me whether it is Uliana or Ulyana. I thought it was Uliana cause thats what it says in the title, but everyones' comments say Ulyana... I am confused
Ульяна Лопаткина, so it will never be "just right" in English, it's spelled closely to how it sounds and both ways fall a little short because there is a little soft sign, kinda looks like a "b" after the "l" and it gives the "l" in her name a sound we don't really make in English, so either English way is imperfect, but works good enough:-) On her ballet company's website it is translated as Ulyana Lopatkina.
Lopatkina is stunning. Unfortunately I can't say the same for the current state of the Maryinksy corps de ballet. While they're certainly very fine, I don't see the unity that the "Kirov" had some years ago. Notice particuarly the passe postion near the end on the 3rd girl from the front - she's off. Personally, I've never seen precision and glorious dancing like the POB corps - astounding.
Yes I agree with you 100%. Thank you for your interesting text. Some times I notice when the companies travels, they lack precision. The technique is like gone, traveling is exhausting for dancers, I don't know where are they dancing, but I agree with you..
Such a amazing company! All dancers have beautiful things. Zakarova for me has a great physical conditions, amazing body and extensions, but If I want to feel the ballet I always finish watching Ouliana.
I've seen Svetlana Zakharova, Diana Vishneva and Viktoria Tereshkina dance the role of Odette on YouTube. While all have technically -excellent- performances, the way they dance the role has one little problem--it does not bring out the vulnerability of the Odette character like Ulyana Lopatkina does with her performance.
Ulyana Lopatkina is probably the best active ballerina in the world right now when it comes to dancing the Odette role. She does it by being slightly "off" from a technically perfect performance to emphasize the vulnerability of the Odette character.
A true BALLERINA!I find her performance as Odette to be just about everything I want to see in the role.When I watch real life swans I see the nobility and grandness(Is that a word?)that I see in her in this role!She actually does nt make the little echappe/passe part into a cheap "Kitri" moment like some other Russian(trained) ballerinas do LOL!I see, not only a swan, but the QUEEN of swans,BRAVA!
I was privelged to see her dancing in the "Swan Lake" live in Mariinsky Theatre. It was one of the best experiences of my live. The audeince went crazy :)
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Her interpretation is extremely flat/dry. Her swan has a nice 'innocent' quality (if you like that), but she seems to rely merely on technique--her dancing says, "oh here's another beautiful pose. Oh look at the line of my arms." There is barely anything of a swan in her.
that's not what i see at all, i find a lot of depth in her performance, especially in the pdd i have posted. im not saying your wrong. im just remarking because ballet is weird like that. everyone who watches sees something different...but i love that about ballet, even when i'm not in agreement .
I can't agree with you more. I love Lopatkina's performance. I also found lots of depth in her interpretation of the swan queen. She is sublime in the solo variation, I think. Thank you so much for uploading this video.
Lopatkina's dancing IS comprised of a lot of pretty poses, but that's just a byproduct of how careful a dancer she is and what long limbs she was naturally blessed with. She by no means relies on the pretty poses to uphold the rest of her dancing. She's a true Kirov dancer and--sadly--one of the last purely classical ballerinas.
the only one that really looks like a swan, not just a princess, she's so artistic... so swan!
Marialuisamreis 2 months ago
Pure beauty...Uliana, Tchaikowsky, corps de ballet, milions of feelings in a second, never imagined that such a beauty exists on this commercialized world..
Alfenida 7 months ago 3
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ZULANA105 8 months ago
Speechless!
ZULANA105 8 months ago
Goodness, she IS a swan. I was watching a special on the Kirov Ballet and her elegance is enchaintng. I love each ballerina for what they bring to a character, but I must agree that I prefer her as Odette.
charlenelouissa 1 year ago 4
i've never seen anyone bourree like her, she litteraly floats on stage, its beautiful. completely takes my idolization!!
EvanescenceROCKSS 1 year ago 3
Wish I could see this live...
LittleYellowCrayon 1 year ago
it looks very nice but i prefer zakharova
leyoulovesvincou 1 year ago
the two seconds 5:32 to 5:34 include the eternity!!
MariaCaIIas 2 years ago 3
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look at Lorna Feijoo...the best Odette...she is here in youtube
nievecuqui 2 years ago
superbe
dodoyouyou 2 years ago 6
lopatkina is stunning
dodoyouyou 2 years ago 8
She is a bit slower than for example ATB´s Gillian Murphy and i like it.
Lopatkina gives me more time to marvel at her elegance and fragile beautiful character of Odetta.
DonsonJack 3 years ago 33
I've seen many different ballerinas do this role (on youtube) but Uliana takes the cake. Even though she doesn't hit the poses that the other flexi-rinas do, her performance is mesmerizing in style, technique, and characterization of Odette. And she doesn't just rely on one quality or another, they are all in union.
Her Dying Swan is literally to die for, rock on Uliana!
camille32087 3 years ago 45
@camille32087 njet :) it isnt online anymore, but Svetlana Zakharova is unreachable. Her Odette's entrance, her Odette Coda are outstanding. Her interpretation of the Black Swan is fascinating, especially at the Scala in 2005
I made the mistake to watch the movie Black Swan. If you have seen the productions with Svetlana Zakharova, this movie is boring, except 2 minutes, when the actress methamorphes into the Black Swan.
Leirix61 1 year ago
Could someone explain to me whether it is Uliana or Ulyana. I thought it was Uliana cause thats what it says in the title, but everyones' comments say Ulyana... I am confused
tutugirl4life 3 years ago 5
Well in Russian it is ~
Ульяна Лопаткина, so it will never be "just right" in English, it's spelled closely to how it sounds and both ways fall a little short because there is a little soft sign, kinda looks like a "b" after the "l" and it gives the "l" in her name a sound we don't really make in English, so either English way is imperfect, but works good enough:-) On her ballet company's website it is translated as Ulyana Lopatkina.
HizMasterpiece 3 years ago 5
Ok thanks a lot <3
tutugirl4life 3 years ago 2
They all have a great body.
Lopatkina is wonderful !
danse0pera 3 years ago 7
Lopatkina is stunning. Unfortunately I can't say the same for the current state of the Maryinksy corps de ballet. While they're certainly very fine, I don't see the unity that the "Kirov" had some years ago. Notice particuarly the passe postion near the end on the 3rd girl from the front - she's off. Personally, I've never seen precision and glorious dancing like the POB corps - astounding.
Andante735 3 years ago
Yes I agree with you 100%. Thank you for your interesting text. Some times I notice when the companies travels, they lack precision. The technique is like gone, traveling is exhausting for dancers, I don't know where are they dancing, but I agree with you..
dancingwithoutwords 3 years ago 2
Such a amazing company! All dancers have beautiful things. Zakarova for me has a great physical conditions, amazing body and extensions, but If I want to feel the ballet I always finish watching Ouliana.
dancingwithoutwords 3 years ago 3
I've seen Svetlana Zakharova, Diana Vishneva and Viktoria Tereshkina dance the role of Odette on YouTube. While all have technically -excellent- performances, the way they dance the role has one little problem--it does not bring out the vulnerability of the Odette character like Ulyana Lopatkina does with her performance.
Sacto1654 3 years ago 8
Lopatkina is absolutely divine, that was perfect perfromance!
lovelyone98 4 years ago 5
Ulyana Lopatkina is probably the best active ballerina in the world right now when it comes to dancing the Odette role. She does it by being slightly "off" from a technically perfect performance to emphasize the vulnerability of the Odette character.
Sacto1654 3 years ago 8
supendo questo pezzo...fa venire i brividi!!!
yukari00 4 years ago
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I prefer Ms Svetlana Zakarova...Svetlana is more stylish...
Batavia007 4 years ago
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Ms.Lopatkina is an excellent ballerina, but she lacks distinction - not enough personality.
allstarIII 4 years ago
lopatkina is an excelent dancer one of today's best i love her
NeLii91 4 years ago 8
So beautiful and elegant and graceful and skillful and....I could go on.
Flighn 4 years ago 9
A true BALLERINA!I find her performance as Odette to be just about everything I want to see in the role.When I watch real life swans I see the nobility and grandness(Is that a word?)that I see in her in this role!She actually does nt make the little echappe/passe part into a cheap "Kitri" moment like some other Russian(trained) ballerinas do LOL!I see, not only a swan, but the QUEEN of swans,BRAVA!
vanesaablueyes 4 years ago 7
I found one DVD with Uliana Lopatkina on eBay. But it didn't say what ballet(s) she was dancing. Amazon was a loss.
radostsguy 4 years ago
She is so strong she radiates.
bigposercroise 4 years ago 4
I was privelged to see her dancing in the "Swan Lake" live in Mariinsky Theatre. It was one of the best experiences of my live. The audeince went crazy :)
izmargad 4 years ago 3
it isn't yet as far as i know, i'm definately buying it as soon as it is
sylphida 4 years ago
Gorgeous. Is this available on DVD?
dancingstorm 4 years ago
yes buy the complete oifficial video film ~ it has also appeared on Sky T>V>
kovalainen0 4 years ago
Where can I buy it? Please tell me!
dancingstorm 4 years ago
the DVD has been released, you can buy it on Amazon
WitchCoven 4 years ago
<333
dancingstorm 4 years ago
@dancingstorm YES, i bought it at Amazon. BBC produced it and you have to see it...its BREATHE TAKING.
jayzcc83 1 year ago
Her "Dying Swan" was so beautiful, though.
thecoconutbubble 4 years ago
Thank you so much for this video!
marisha74 4 years ago
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Her interpretation is extremely flat/dry. Her swan has a nice 'innocent' quality (if you like that), but she seems to rely merely on technique--her dancing says, "oh here's another beautiful pose. Oh look at the line of my arms." There is barely anything of a swan in her.
ballerinette1 4 years ago
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agree. uliana is just like another pretty face. she is a very strong dancer. but her techniqe lacks strength.
in a way. kinda hard to explain. but to me she isnt swan lake material. otherwise i love her
tinaaballerinaa1 4 years ago
that's not what i see at all, i find a lot of depth in her performance, especially in the pdd i have posted. im not saying your wrong. im just remarking because ballet is weird like that. everyone who watches sees something different...but i love that about ballet, even when i'm not in agreement .
sylphida 4 years ago 3
I can't agree with you more. I love Lopatkina's performance. I also found lots of depth in her interpretation of the swan queen. She is sublime in the solo variation, I think. Thank you so much for uploading this video.
WitchCoven 4 years ago 2
i have to agree with every word you said there. i also loved this, and find it the same that we all see ballet differently.
tinkabel33 4 years ago 3
Lopatkina's dancing IS comprised of a lot of pretty poses, but that's just a byproduct of how careful a dancer she is and what long limbs she was naturally blessed with. She by no means relies on the pretty poses to uphold the rest of her dancing. She's a true Kirov dancer and--sadly--one of the last purely classical ballerinas.
waterfallscape 4 years ago 10
@waterfallscape me ballet is not about perfection but using body mind and soul to tell a love story with a tragic ending...
jayzcc83 1 year ago 2
WHAT CAN I SAY... when am i actually going to see this...
camtyox 4 years ago
yay! I love Uliana! She is so talented! I have actually seen her live when I was like 11. She is the most amazing dancer
unicorn3mermaid 4 years ago