She danced with her face and, above all, her eyes - everything is there in her eyes. This is so beautiful, especially the last moments with Sir Frederick Ashton, very special, very poignant - brings tears - thank you so much for the pleasure of seeing it again.
Just the sight of her sitting on the chair at the beginning already gives you everything. and every movement that follows fulfils that promise. The beauty and personality come from within and one either has that or doesn't. Sure, there are other dances of great genius, but none with her particular qualities, her ineffable simplicity.
She is one of the two or three most wonderful beings in my life. The other? Pavlova and Seymour.
How amazing to see this clip. I too was one of the lucky ones to have been there - with my Dad - in our seats C20 and 21 in the Grand Tier.
I will never forget her as Juliet - she was extraordinary. A woman in her fifties portraying a 13-year-old girl. The passion between her and Nureyev. I've never seen anything like it since.
@nicolezly Margot did a series of six episodes for the BBC around 1980 called 'A dancer's world' that she narrated. The clip I have here from 'the Rose adagio' is from the same series. And no, I don't have the whole thing - I wish I did!
I saw Dame Margot Fonteyn prior to her retirement, performing some of her famous ballet roles on stage in Tulsa, OK. Made a special trip just to see this legend. And at first glance you knew that you were viewing a very special artist at the height of her power. A legend, a world class artist, her moves were very delicate, precise, and flowed elegantly. Only other time I saw something like it was Wayne Gretzky warming up for the LA Kings playing his prior team Calgary.
I was SO................ lucky to have been there!
She is totally immortal and, in spite of her appalling treatment at her end, may she R.I.P. always.
We are all so much richer for her elegance, radiance, dancing and so many other qualities which she alone had in abundance.
This ballet is so extremely moving - it moves me to tears every time I see it - and whenever I hear the music alone, I always associate it with Fonteyn.
This is one of the most unspeakably beautiful dances I have ever seen. Ashton has taken account of her limited technique, she dances in high heels: But she expresses something that can't be learnt and that comes out of her being. There is only one Margot Fonteyn.
I just adore her!!!! She was a true artist. How much true artists are missed, those who devoted their lives for art, incessantly striving for perfection. Nowadays it is all about ego, instant stardom, money and fame. A tribute to Nureyev, Maria Callas, Margot Fonteyn, Caruso, a humble tribute.
A lesson to young ballerinas out there. Ballet is a job for life. All of the greats danced well past their 50s, like Mmes Fonteyn, Ulanova, Plisetskaya and Alonso. In fact, they got better once the reached 40!
Margot para ayer, hoy y siempre.
Un honor seguir apreciando su arte.
Sergio - (Chile)
scampos936 3 months ago
She danced with her face and, above all, her eyes - everything is there in her eyes. This is so beautiful, especially the last moments with Sir Frederick Ashton, very special, very poignant - brings tears - thank you so much for the pleasure of seeing it again.
Pearlaceous 3 months ago
the best dancer ever
martabettencourt23 3 months ago
And how lovely to see the 'Fred Step' at the end with its echoes of Pavlova.
judyanddavid 6 months ago
Just the sight of her sitting on the chair at the beginning already gives you everything. and every movement that follows fulfils that promise. The beauty and personality come from within and one either has that or doesn't. Sure, there are other dances of great genius, but none with her particular qualities, her ineffable simplicity.
She is one of the two or three most wonderful beings in my life. The other? Pavlova and Seymour.
felixdevilliers1 6 months ago
How amazing to see this clip. I too was one of the lucky ones to have been there - with my Dad - in our seats C20 and 21 in the Grand Tier.
I will never forget her as Juliet - she was extraordinary. A woman in her fifties portraying a 13-year-old girl. The passion between her and Nureyev. I've never seen anything like it since.
Jangchub13 7 months ago
@Jangchub13 You're so incredibly lucky to have seen her live! Oh how I wish I could have been you, haha.
ostrovisky 1 month ago
Wow she is incredible, so graceful and strong, and for sixty, unbelievably good.
emeraldgorp 10 months ago
Wow she is incredible, so graceful and strong.
emeraldgorp 10 months ago
Can u tell me what film is this clip from? there's her own voice narrating in the background...love it
nicolezly 1 year ago
@nicolezly Margot did a series of six episodes for the BBC around 1980 called 'A dancer's world' that she narrated. The clip I have here from 'the Rose adagio' is from the same series. And no, I don't have the whole thing - I wish I did!
quillerpen 1 year ago
So lovely to see this. Beautiful and emotional, I am in tears! Thank you quillerpen for sharing.
ai51inn 1 year ago
I saw Dame Margot Fonteyn prior to her retirement, performing some of her famous ballet roles on stage in Tulsa, OK. Made a special trip just to see this legend. And at first glance you knew that you were viewing a very special artist at the height of her power. A legend, a world class artist, her moves were very delicate, precise, and flowed elegantly. Only other time I saw something like it was Wayne Gretzky warming up for the LA Kings playing his prior team Calgary.
Micaiah2004 1 year ago
heavenly
nitaseyboldsault 2 years ago 2
I was SO................ lucky to have been there!
She is totally immortal and, in spite of her appalling treatment at her end, may she R.I.P. always.
We are all so much richer for her elegance, radiance, dancing and so many other qualities which she alone had in abundance.
This ballet is so extremely moving - it moves me to tears every time I see it - and whenever I hear the music alone, I always associate it with Fonteyn.
balletnut 2 years ago 11
lucky indeed! I wish I had been there too
quiller
quillerpen 2 years ago
This is one of the most unspeakably beautiful dances I have ever seen. Ashton has taken account of her limited technique, she dances in high heels: But she expresses something that can't be learnt and that comes out of her being. There is only one Margot Fonteyn.
felixdevilliers1 2 years ago 4
I just adore her!!!! She was a true artist. How much true artists are missed, those who devoted their lives for art, incessantly striving for perfection. Nowadays it is all about ego, instant stardom, money and fame. A tribute to Nureyev, Maria Callas, Margot Fonteyn, Caruso, a humble tribute.
gcafeche 2 years ago 2
A lovely person and the most graceful and charming ballerina ever. Thanks from Barcelona
beenredundant 2 years ago 2
A lesson to young ballerinas out there. Ballet is a job for life. All of the greats danced well past their 50s, like Mmes Fonteyn, Ulanova, Plisetskaya and Alonso. In fact, they got better once the reached 40!
swanningaround 2 years ago 3
there can be no doubt that beauty, grace, and love flow freely through her and the expression of this magnificent dance.
snowmonkey9 3 years ago 4
Thanks be that these magic moments have been captured.
lochness11 3 years ago 13
The dancer....immortal. The music......achingly nostalgic. A kiss to the universe from Sir Frederick.....
agingbeauty 3 years ago 9
What can I say in addition to your comments?---Nothing,you've said them so succintly,and spot on.
lochness11 3 years ago
Her movements move me to tears....I'm speechless
Peace94610 3 years ago 3
This remains as moving as it was nearly THIRTY years ago. What glorious artistry
nornsnornsnorns 3 years ago 4