Uliana has opened up a new interpretation of Giselle that we've never seen before. Fracci, Cojocaru, and even Vishneva try to infuse a more dramatic quality into the role of Giselle instead of trusting that the composer and choreographer knew what they were doing. Uliana shows us in all her performances, but especially in this Giselle, that following the music and executing the choreography to perfection--"dancing the music"--is where the real magic of dramatic ballet lies.
Hmmmm, very interesting to think about. I actually do agree, but on the other hand, there's a story and a drama behind the music, so infusing a dramatic quality would actually make sense. I wouldn't say that Fracci didn't trust the composer, no, I don't think it's an issue of trust. I can't imagine Giselle's mad scene being done solely by trusting the composer and the choreographer for example--it calls for dramatic expression. You must love Balanchine :)
I do not want to insult any Sylvie Gulliem fans, but Sylvie dances this variation like she a premenstrual lass who needs a shag. Raymonda is much deeper than that. I prefer Lopatkina. More style.
Lopatkina... just after watching this movie she is a living legend for me. Her style is impeccable; so classical, lyric, sophisticated and elegant.
ardianworld 3 years ago 4
Lopatkina has quickly become my favorite ballerina. So versatile and expressive
tutugirl4life 3 years ago
She is a beautiful Giselle,but my favourite is Zakharova!
Yuy87 3 years ago
Uliana's beautiful in her own right, but I think Alina Cojocaru's the only Giselle I will ever truly see as Giselle.
todanceXtolive 4 years ago
carla fracci in that clip with nureyev ... incomparable
sylphida 4 years ago
Uliana has opened up a new interpretation of Giselle that we've never seen before. Fracci, Cojocaru, and even Vishneva try to infuse a more dramatic quality into the role of Giselle instead of trusting that the composer and choreographer knew what they were doing. Uliana shows us in all her performances, but especially in this Giselle, that following the music and executing the choreography to perfection--"dancing the music"--is where the real magic of dramatic ballet lies.
waterfallscape 4 years ago 5
Hmmmm, very interesting to think about. I actually do agree, but on the other hand, there's a story and a drama behind the music, so infusing a dramatic quality would actually make sense. I wouldn't say that Fracci didn't trust the composer, no, I don't think it's an issue of trust. I can't imagine Giselle's mad scene being done solely by trusting the composer and the choreographer for example--it calls for dramatic expression. You must love Balanchine :)
Andante735 3 years ago 2
wow, just amazing
BallerinaButt1864 4 years ago 2
I do not want to insult any Sylvie Gulliem fans, but Sylvie dances this variation like she a premenstrual lass who needs a shag. Raymonda is much deeper than that. I prefer Lopatkina. More style.
nevermind111 4 years ago 2
ok...but this is giselle...
sylphida 4 years ago
Breathtaking!
nevermind111 4 years ago
she is lovely, isn't she?
sylphida 4 years ago