Swan Lake performed by American Ballet Theater
One of my personal favorite ballet videos so far is ABT’s Swan Like with Gillian Murphy and Angel Corella. Although the opening scene is slightly scary when the evil von Rothbart captures the innocent Odette, but the dancing is pure amazing. Corrella’s (Prince Siegfried) leaps soar above what seems humanly possible and Murphy brings passion and attack to the duel role of Odette/Odile.
Memorable moments include: Murphy’s 32 fourtees which she triples many of them! If you want to learn more about Murphy check out her interview with Finis Jhung. The pas de deux (both Black and White Swan) and the pas de trios which even if you put the DVD on mute you can see Tchaikovsky’s score.
If you want to learn more about ABT’s production of Swan Lake check out PBS’s Great Performances.
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