Marie Claude Pietragalla in Swan Lake 1995

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I found this after two weeks of digging. I knew I had it. M.C. Pietragalla as Odette in 1995 with the Paris Opera Ballet in Swan Lake. At the time, Agnes Letestu and Clothilde Vayer were dancing this role as well and were much more favored. I can't see why when Pietragalla's unusually long arms convey wings with such ease. The three were also performing the role of The Chosen One in Nijinsky's choreography of Stravinsky's Le Sacre du Printemps, a difficult role in which Pietragalla soared and for which she became well known. This 1995 production, which features POB star Patrick Dupond, has been criticized for a number of things and I don't remember what they are. Too blue maybe? Ha. I don't like Swan Lake or Tchaikovsky. I do like Pietragalla quite a bit and, as usual, she channeled something in this performance. This was no ballerina seeking approval. This was a shy, nervous swan, exactly what they story called for. Enjoy.

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  • Marie-claude est incroyable. Quelle fluidité dans les mouvements de bras.

  • @blondiebilenoire perfect.

  • J'ai beaucoup de son travail sur la vidéo.

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  • Oui, 1992 ! 

  • Patrick est vraiment le meilleur danseur du monde et Marie claude superbe un vrai oiseau un merveilleux couples de danseurs rare a notre epoque

  • j adore Pietragalla ! ses mouvements sont fluides et souples, on dirait vraiment un oiseau.

    En comparaison le cygne blanc d' agnes letestu est beaucoup trop sec et saccadé;

  • 1992!

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