Oh good Lord this is absolutely wonderful. And to think that this was television content all those years ago -- how culture has suffered since then... Rudi was absolutely terrific. When he was good he was GOOD!!! And what electrifying partnership, such a great demonstration of how exquisitely they complemented each other. And why not about the sequence of variations and adagio! Thank you so much Mr. Clifford for posting this. You are a great ballet content curator.
This variation is probably one of the most challenging for any male dancer as it’s all adagio and acting. No jumps or turns. Nureyev was one of the very few dancers who pulled this off perfectly. He was a great genius - a vessel of the ballet and a messenger for the world of ballet. And even after he couldn’t dance well anymore he still had so much to share…his pool of genius never ran dry. And he never expected more from anybody than he did himself. Look at Fonteyn here - so much better than her performances when she was younger.
@flightydancer I know, appreciate the fact you didn't turn it into an argument like some would do if you disagree with them. I prefer the classic lines of Sir Anthony Dowell, I still think his Carabosse is the best ever 😁
Definitely! Right tempi. No earwhacking required and her delicate epaulment. A CLASS act. How could anyone not appreciate that. Certainly no need for dumb remarks. Go to bloody savers 😊
I have watched so many versions of this pas de deux but my god this is loveliest, well as far as I'm concerned! It is a real tear jerker 😢 They look made for each other and certainly bring out the best in each other. In love? Who knows but rumours say they had a fling but it don't matter anyway they melt into each other's body and certainly look in love. I love the way when he lifts her she doesn't spread her legs out completely but she is titled to one side on each lift. The same as they did in Giselle it makes her float in the air. Absolute heaven.
Though a family misery has my heart sore, this loveliness gives comfort and peace. I believe the oracle glory present in such artistry. This pure and holy serenity is called a “romance” and an I illusion” by those who live in a man-made reality where only HARD facts and TOUGH living are valid. But REAL human beings never doubt that these glories are given so that we never forget that truth is beauty, and beauty truth. Bless you for these memories of the future. Thank you for revealing the solid foundation of NOW!!!
Must say Nureyev was the most emotional in the specter of the rose. As a layperson I’m only lucky to get to see videos of these marvelous performances. Kudos.
That's a bit harsh... She was a once in a lifetime artist. Please take into account that the concentration required to dance at today's high standard of technique is much higher than what Fonteyn would have needed to. Technically, today, Fonteyn wouldn't even get into a first rate company... She wouldn't even get into the Royal Ballet School. Uninhibited by extreme physiological demands, she had the space and time to devote to artistry today's students and dancers can only dream of.
@@justme9818, I witnessed twenty years of her career and the love the audiences had for her was unique with 30 minutes ovations. Her magic was extraordinary and will always be a standard of artistry unknown in todays dancers. I love many
Well I was fortunate to have seen both at Covent Garden. Ok Fonteyn was at the end of her career however she was a miracle for her age and of course Nureyev was still at his peak. (1970’s)
Motto: ”Glasul divinului om a fost oarecum ca glasul de lebădă.” (CICERO) ”LEBĂDA” - MIHAI EMINESCU Când pintre valuri ce saltă Pe baltă În ritmu uşor, Lebăda albă cu-aripele-n vânturi În cânturi Se leagănă-n dor; Aripele-i albe în raza cea caldă Le scaldă, Din ele bătând, Şi-apoi pe luciu, pe unda d-oglinde Le-ntinde O barcă de vânt. Minunat! Mulțumesc! 🙂❤❤❤💯👏
Listen boys and girls everything is okbut but but. Looking thoroughly both of them when stop dancing they do not remain pounded on the floorand loose equilibrium trying to mask this error with anew pass in order not to be noticed. Look look people.
So what. Training was different then. They are human beings forget the couple of imperfect landings at just engross yourself in the beauty and passion they portray. It's incredible
Made for TV. The staging of this was designed for an audience that would have been almost unwholly unfamiliar with the format of a ballet grand pas de deux. The TV producers figured they'd "sock 'em in the eyes" by putting Nureyev first, who everybody was most interested in seeing anyway; followed by Fonteyn, who they could take or leave; then the pas de deux, at which point the folks watching at home could get up from their lazy boy to go to the bathroom.
Oh good Lord this is absolutely wonderful. And to think that this was television content all those years ago -- how culture has suffered since then... Rudi was absolutely terrific. When he was good he was GOOD!!! And what electrifying partnership, such a great demonstration of how exquisitely they complemented each other. And why not about the sequence of variations and adagio! Thank you so much Mr. Clifford for posting this. You are a great ballet content curator.
I’m glad we have videos of these magnificent dancers.
Amen. Times of an awesome past of beauty.
This variation is probably one of the most challenging for any male dancer as it’s all adagio and acting. No jumps or turns. Nureyev was one of the very few dancers who pulled this off perfectly. He was a great genius - a vessel of the ballet and a messenger for the world of ballet. And even after he couldn’t dance well anymore he still had so much to share…his pool of genius never ran dry. And he never expected more from anybody than he did himself. Look at Fonteyn here - so much better than her performances when she was younger.
This is what perfection looks like! So soulful and spiritual...
Sorry but I disagree, he is good but perfection no. Even her extensions are weak.
@@medic1627 everyone sees things differently, which is okay too.
@flightydancer I know, appreciate the fact you didn't turn it into an argument like some would do if you disagree with them.
I prefer the classic lines of Sir Anthony Dowell, I still think his Carabosse is the best ever 😁
@ Yes, Sir Anthony Dowell is another legend! So many great artist around that time...
This is gorgeous - and great to see it danced to the correct tempi.
Definitely! Right tempi. No earwhacking required and her delicate epaulment. A CLASS act. How could anyone not appreciate that. Certainly no need for dumb remarks. Go to bloody savers 😊
Meant speck savers 😂😂😂
I have watched so many versions of this pas de deux but my god this is loveliest, well as far as I'm concerned! It is a real tear jerker 😢 They look made for each other and certainly bring out the best in each other. In love? Who knows but rumours say they had a fling but it don't matter anyway they melt into each other's body and certainly look in love. I love the way when he lifts her she doesn't spread her legs out completely but she is titled to one side on each lift. The same as they did in Giselle it makes her float in the air. Absolute heaven.
@@jillwhite6875 Absolutely! Such lovely shapes Fonteyn makes, no harshness at all.
Possibly the most beautiful thing the American public had ever seen
Por supuesto. La belleza del ballet representada por Nureyev. Inolvidable.
Ed sullivan often had ballet on his show. There is a nice one of Marie Tallcheif and Nureyev dancing Flower Festival of Genzano.
Soy Argentina 🇦🇷 y desde mis épocas de ballet lo conozco, no solo tv , magazine, revistas, entrevistas filmadas.
@@jillwhite6875Si, le visto varias veces. Tengo el DVD en que baila también Eric Brhunn. Que guapos y jovenes eran todos.
Their pas de deux dance is smooth and elegant ❤. Thank you @ John Clifford for this beautiful video.
Incredibile! Perfection! Saw them in Toronto many years ago. A cherished memory…
Gorgeous. Thank goodness it was filmed! Thank you for posting. Best wishes to you John.
Quite extraordinary...❤️
Великолепная координация движений! Гениальный артист❤
Though a family misery has my heart sore, this loveliness gives comfort and peace. I believe the oracle glory present in such artistry. This pure and holy serenity is called a “romance” and an I illusion” by those who live in a man-made reality where only HARD facts and TOUGH living are valid. But REAL human beings never doubt that these glories are given so that we never forget that truth is beauty, and beauty truth. Bless you for these memories of the future. Thank you for revealing the solid foundation of NOW!!!
Look at the hand positions, gahwow!
Ballet royalty 👑 ❤
The most romantic thing I have ever seen.
Merci beaucoup de ce fragment de leur genie!
Очень красиво . Люблю, балет
All the new hyperextended ballerinas should study Fonteyn for artistry, something we are losing to dancers who do 5 pirouettes, thinking it’s ballet.
Yes, she's amazingly controlled, elegant and totally in command. Quite brilliant. Not the gymnastics of today but a flawlessly integrated performance.
Must say Nureyev was the most emotional in the specter of the rose. As a layperson I’m only lucky to get to see videos of these marvelous performances. Kudos.
Just so lucky to get to see these artists.
That's a bit harsh... She was a once in a lifetime artist. Please take into account that the concentration required to dance at today's high standard of technique is much higher than what Fonteyn would have needed to. Technically, today, Fonteyn wouldn't even get into a first rate company... She wouldn't even get into the Royal Ballet School. Uninhibited by extreme physiological demands, she had the space and time to devote to artistry today's students and dancers can only dream of.
@@justme9818, I witnessed twenty years of her career and the love the audiences had for her was unique with 30 minutes ovations. Her magic was extraordinary and will always be a standard of artistry unknown in todays dancers. I love many
Wonderous.
Well I was fortunate to have seen both at Covent Garden. Ok Fonteyn was at the end of her career however she was a miracle for her age and of course Nureyev was still at his peak. (1970’s)
So sublime 🩵 wonderful
БЛАГОДАРЮ 💖💖💖
❤WONDERFUL ARTISTIC FLOATY ELEGANT DANCE
❤PERFORMANCE❤❤❤❤❤ TO CAPTURE AUDIENCES
❤HEARTS❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mi sembra di veder danzare due piume. Meravigliosi!!!
To think this was network TV!
Motto: ”Glasul divinului om a fost oarecum ca glasul de lebădă.” (CICERO)
”LEBĂDA” - MIHAI EMINESCU
Când pintre valuri ce saltă
Pe baltă
În ritmu uşor,
Lebăda albă cu-aripele-n vânturi
În cânturi
Se leagănă-n dor;
Aripele-i albe în raza cea caldă
Le scaldă,
Din ele bătând,
Şi-apoi pe luciu, pe unda d-oglinde
Le-ntinde
O barcă de vânt.
Minunat! Mulțumesc! 🙂❤❤❤💯👏
Железная леди балета
i migliori di tutti i tempi
Listen boys and girls everything is okbut but but. Looking thoroughly both of them when stop dancing they do not remain pounded on the floorand loose equilibrium trying to mask this error with anew pass in order not to be noticed. Look look people.
So what. Training was different then. They are human beings forget the couple of imperfect landings at just engross yourself in the beauty and passion they portray. It's incredible
baffles me why the adagio comes after the variations...
Made for TV. The staging of this was designed for an audience that would have been almost unwholly unfamiliar with the format of a ballet grand pas de deux. The TV producers figured they'd "sock 'em in the eyes" by putting Nureyev first, who everybody was most interested in seeing anyway; followed by Fonteyn, who they could take or leave; then the pas de deux, at which point the folks watching at home could get up from their lazy boy to go to the bathroom.
@@avesraggiana😂😂
@ Or to get a snack!
@@avesraggiana Take or leave? Fonteyn had conquered the US in 1949!!!!!! Research before you comment.
@@user-mv9tt4st9k Yes, what a stupid remark