This is just about the best version out there. Them dying in the end to break the spell, like an opera tragedy, destroying the sorcerer in the process, the corps floating like angels to the harp sequence, then love springing eternal - it's all just utter perfection.
“We all know the story. Virginal girl, pure and sweet, trapped in the body of a swan. She desires freedom, but only true love can break the spell. Her wish is nearly granted in the form of a prince. But, before he can declare his love, the lustful twin, the Black Swan, tricks and seduces him. Devastated, the White Swan leaps off a cliff, killing herself and, in death, finds freedom”.
Last year I missed Swan Lake due to a snowstorm in Philadelphia. I adore this ballet. I could see it over and over again. Tchaikovsky was a genius who never wrote a bad note.
I'm glad you brought that up, @@ilovelegos2000. Because the original story is way different from the New Line Cinema film a lot of us probably know and love.
Mesmerising finale - full of drama and fabulously choreographed, from 3:45 a pure celebration of the female form - If there were one thing i would change it would be the sorcerers outfit in black instead of green.
I like the way it appears here. Anyone else see a marked resemblance here between Rothbart's death pose and a bloated, sick toad? And I have to hand a laurel that direction, too. Without his sick charade, how much less might we appreciate the corps' sublime grace now that his power's been broken?
Why do I cry when ever I see this performance? Am I nuts, or is it that beautiful? To me, it is one of the most moving experiences among the countless versions of Swan Lake--from the swans and from the principle dancers. Thank you who ever is responsible for allowing us to see it.
this almost brought tears to my eyes, and i never cry for movies, or ballets this is just so enchanting, sad but beautiful, im hoping to see this in real life one day
The best Lake's finale?? All of them! This is the Gioconda of the ballets and its soooooo good to see so many different aproaches to a single master piece! Of course Id like them to he happy forever!
Best staging ever. The way the clouds fill the stage and the swans gather . . . I am remembering that many years ago I saw a version with Makarova and seems like she posed in arabesque before the throwing herself off the cliff. That was stunning too.
i love 3:45 to 4:25 its so amazing! all the swans are finally free to live there own lives, and as they feel the sunshine on there faces, they also feel the promise of tomorrow. and the music is SO great!
I love the bravery the swans choreography in the end shows. Their queen has given her life to cast a spell of protection, and they know the warlock can no longer harm them.
I love how they are able to stay true to the ballet as fully possible while still making a beautiful happy ending. In the original tale Odette jumps in, the prince (Siegfried) goes in after, unable to live without her. They do that, but make sure it is understood they find each other in some other after life-which ever you believe in is okay. But it's beautiful, the sets, the choreography, the music, the dancers.
I absolutely love this version of Swan Lake - perfect to the music. It is an ending of tragedy, but with such hope! The lovers are reunited in the afterlife. I think this is how Tchaikovsky intended it...
Me too!!!!! I was 7 years old when i first heard it. Didnt even know what tonality was but i noticed the shift. Felt it inside and thought that was the most beautiful thing i ever heard. I am middle aged now and i know music theory and i know why. But back then..i just felt it and i never forgot it..and still feel it every time. This must be the best moment in the music of the swan lake. Hats off to you Mr Tchaikovsky
I just don't know how to express at the end of the act. I know there are several versions about this finale, but the music is just one and I don't find words to describe the feelings that Tchaikovsky music produces, it's visceral, it's perfect, it's talked music.
my mam had the album, now bear in mind im 54 , from a council estate and have never seen this till youtube,i used to pretend to ballet dance to this exact piece, i love this to this day as i did then, on my bucket list to experiance in real life
Here I am, dancing since I was 13 and still moved to tears by this finale. Excellent ensemble, orchestra and the art and lighting is beautiful as well...Bravo Tchaikovsky!
This has to be one of my favourite pieces of music of all time. This last scene never fails to bring me to tears, good old Tchaikovsky. Ballet is such an amazing art form...and I find it tragic that the only time things like this are televised are at christmas. I only wish ballet had more popularity.
(The corps ballerinas here are ridiculously good.) The "tragic" ending is definitely more in line with the hedonisticly self-destructive character of the music. The last 16 measures are the most astonishing when they encompass the apotheosis occurring when the stainless heroes pass beyond the earthly world of hunters and demonic possession into the heavenly sphere to which all souls endeavor to return. Love and death at the precipice of a lost womb. A redemption story hinging on the death of the heroes. Problematic narrative.
The most beautiful Swan Lake ending I've ever seen was what I saw in Ballet West's production. It was very much like this, but after the deaths of the swan and her love, the evil sorcerer dies and the fog becomes very high. Suddenly the swans are gone, and in their place are beautifully dressed young maidens, awestruck that they now have arms and hands, and are so grateful to be in human form. True love has broken the spell, and they are now free. It gives me chills to think about it!
this is the first time i've seen swan lake and i have to say that this ending is very beautiful. very poignant and touching. costumes, dance, set...all are visually pleasing and of course tchaikovsky's music is nothing short of amazing. i would love to see this live.
Oh man, this finale (and most others) are beautiful peanuts compared to Nureyev's version from the '60s. He took a ballet that already ended with a double suicide and managed to alter the ending so there is no glimmer of hope for anyone. The sorcerer takes back Odette and floods the lake, drowning the prince as he watches Odette flying away. The spell isn't broken, and we can assume that Odette and the other swanfolk go back to having a miserable enslaved life. Because who needs joy. right?
it made me cry! i dont no why but the ending music was just so.........BEAUTIFUL! it makes me remember WHY i started dancing and why i STILL love it SO much
I seen it like 100 times over but god.. I gotta agree this never gets old at the empire or not music loud or quiet hits me so Damn hard loved it ever since I first saw it as a 4 year old.. sends shivers down my spine every time 😢❤❤
Ottima la regia ideativa del coordinamento del collettivo danzante e della narratio.Inquesta riuscita metafora che vede alfine la sconfitta di chi si oppone alla bellezza ed all'armonia che resiste come baluardo alla inane belligeranza vi è un messaggio di universale respiro.Brave nell'inestricabilita' delle positure figurali le ballerine.Ottima narratio ed ottimi i protagonisti in proscenio.Bighin GIULIO RENZO
the best ever.. nothing could beat it in the sense of where you will feel all of this is real life and trully happening before ur eyes.. the emotions, the pain, the relief of Odette in the comforts of her death and freedom, and Siegfried's sorrow.. the imperfections of the act makes it feel like the real thing.. bravo!!
@VampsAreLovee I am a balletlover myself, I have danced ballet for more than ten years, and I love Black Swan. I love how it explores the darkness of the balletworld, the crazyness that goes with it, because ballet is not just swans and princesses, it is tough competition that can drive you crazy. It is also an art, ofcourse, but that shows as well in the movie. I can understand your frustration, but it's not justified.
This would have been the best swan lake video in youtube if it weren't for the MEN! Murphy's jump is so graceful and heartbreaking and then Corella goes off and jumps like frickin Superman! Apart from that , the ladies are all wonderful!
This video provides the CONPLETE music to the finale starting at 3:17, a substantial section which is usually cut from most recordings and performances. We're fortunate to have it in such a fine performance by the ABT.
This is just about the best version out there. Them dying in the end to break the spell, like an opera tragedy, destroying the sorcerer in the process, the corps floating like angels to the harp sequence, then love springing eternal - it's all just utter perfection.
Sencillamente pura y divina perfección,se disipan las ultimas notas en gloriosos acordes
Uhhhh ya what you said
Is true, I think is the best ending 😭😭😭
I love a lot this version....beautiful final ❤❤❤❤
That's the most beautiful Swan Lake ending I've ever seen.
charlotte vandaele , Yup. Reminds me of the Romeo and Juliet death scene.
charlotte vandaele so you never watch Nureyev dramatic version... A Jewel...
Agree. Makes me cry every time. The music is so amazing and this choreography just fits so well. Very beautiful.
Petitsaule
Would you mind sending a link to that performance? There’s seems to be several different Swan Lake shows associated with Nureyev...
@@sharkesharke3973 i know its a late answer : you can find the Noureev version at the Opera de Paris web site until 5th April
The music at the end when the sun begins to rise is so simplistic and beautiful.
Agree...the violins plucking and the harp's running chords are enough to choke me up every time.
That's my favorite part, i rewind it so many times.
Ayda Ozdoganlar mehaba
it makes me cry every time
but dont u agree thte dancers make it even more beautiful and wonderful?
Wow, the way the swans merged with the fog... I'm speechless.
Tchaikovsky's music is heartbreakingly beautiful
That's what makes it even more beautiful and unique
A great genius! of immortal music.
@@karennoble4957 definitely
Before watching this I thought crying at a ballet was impossible.... After watching this I was pretty much balling. This is perfection.
Actually, it's almost impossible NOT to cry at this particular ballet, and the American Ballet did this superbly:)
hippiechicky7890 Agree 💯! My husband and I just cried this past Sunday in KC at the very end! Standing ovation for sure 😭🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
So true. This is truly a beautiful love story.
*bawling
Good, I'm not the only one, lol.
“We all know the story. Virginal girl, pure and sweet, trapped in the body of a swan. She desires freedom, but only true love can break the spell. Her wish is nearly granted in the form of a prince. But, before he can declare his love, the lustful twin, the Black Swan, tricks and seduces him. Devastated, the White Swan leaps off a cliff, killing herself and, in death, finds freedom”.
Christ4JewsGentiles that is so beautiful
The lines pronounced in Black Swan, written by Oronofsky
Thank you!😍
OMFG BLACK SWAAAAAAN😍 Finally someone who speak out what I thought ^^
Barbie told it differently...😳
Last year I missed Swan Lake due to a snowstorm in Philadelphia. I adore this ballet. I could see it over and over again. Tchaikovsky was a genius who never wrote a bad note.
i just saw it for the first time in philadelphia - amazing! however this production -
also by angel corrella - seems better.
Whether the ending of "Swan Lake" is sad or happy, the audience is always moved by Tchaikovsky's great music and love story.
I only understand this because of the Barbie swan lake I watched a million times when I was 2-9
Red Bull lmfao same omg
Same thing with my little sister.
So sad, bro!
Lol I only watched the swan princess
I'm glad you brought that up, @@ilovelegos2000. Because the original story is way different from the New Line Cinema film a lot of us probably know and love.
I've seen this at least a hundred times but it still makes me sad. Such beauty...
The emotion just tugs at every fiber of your being. One of the greatest stories of all time. The dancing, the artistry, the music....all perfect :)
I totally agree. A most beautiful story indeed. So much emotion no need for any words.
same... god...I tear up every freaking time especially when u see both of them in heaven.. o..m..g
the music strikes me right through
wether I'm there in front of an orchestra in an empire or not
but seriously
janeyrevanescence12 clases de piano
Mesmerising finale - full of drama and fabulously choreographed, from 3:45 a pure celebration of the female form - If there were one thing i would change it would be the sorcerers outfit in black instead of green.
Also, I think green, it’s because he represents the world and creation as opposed to love that comes from the divine
As a dark green, it might also represents rottenness and dirt.
I like the way it appears here. Anyone else see a marked resemblance here between Rothbart's death pose and a bloated, sick toad? And I have to hand a laurel that direction, too. Without his sick charade, how much less might we appreciate the corps' sublime grace now that his power's been broken?
@@S7yx0 good idea..
I think black would’ve gotten lost in the dark background
This is the best performance I've ever seen for Swan lake by far.
I keep replaying the prince jump off the cliff, Im finding it quite funny
haha it looks like superman for a moment. lol
RNEC xDDD I know. I couldn't help but laugh each time he jumps.
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Why do I cry when ever I see this performance?
Am I nuts, or is it that beautiful? To me, it is one of the most moving experiences among the countless versions of Swan Lake--from the swans and from the principle dancers. Thank you who ever is responsible for allowing us to see it.
this almost brought tears to my eyes, and i never cry for movies, or ballets this is just so enchanting, sad but beautiful, im hoping to see this in real life one day
lol when odette and the prince died they were like "YEET"
😂😂😂😭😭😭😭
#trampolines
Dammit, this comment ruined it. I can’t stop laughing
Now I cannot see it the same way 🤣😂
They were like “fuck this”
I like the monster. He's ripped. 8/10 Would do.
Katherine 😂😂
That dude could easily crack real nuts with those legs.
Rothbart was always hot lmao
WORD!!!!
What monster? Theres no monstetr in Swan Lake. I think you mean Rothbart.
The best Lake's finale??
All of them!
This is the Gioconda of the ballets and its soooooo good to see so many different aproaches to a single master piece!
Of course Id like them to he happy forever!
Best staging ever. The way the clouds fill the stage and the swans gather . . . I am remembering that many years ago I saw a version with Makarova and seems like she posed in arabesque before the throwing herself off the cliff. That was stunning too.
i love 3:45 to 4:25 its so amazing! all the swans are finally free to live there own lives, and as they feel the sunshine on there faces, they also feel the promise of tomorrow. and the music is SO great!
I love the bravery the swans choreography in the end shows. Their queen has given her life to cast a spell of protection, and they know the warlock can no longer harm them.
I love how they are able to stay true to the ballet as fully possible while still making a beautiful happy ending. In the original tale Odette jumps in, the prince (Siegfried) goes in after, unable to live without her. They do that, but make sure it is understood they find each other in some other after life-which ever you believe in is okay. But it's beautiful, the sets, the choreography, the music, the dancers.
And I almost forgot-the acting, beautiful as well
im crying right now, this is the most beautiful peace of art i have ever seen,
Immortal music, wonderfully danced. A stunningly beautiful ballet!
I absolutely love this version of Swan Lake - perfect to the music. It is an ending of tragedy, but with such hope! The lovers are reunited in the afterlife. I think this is how Tchaikovsky intended it...
my favorite ending, Yes!!!, the most beautiful music with spectacular finale
the last part was so beautiful omggg
I know i love it so muchhhhh
An utter masterpiece. Tchaikovsky was a genius
My wife and I saw this performed in Brisbane and I revisit this clip to renew the memory; an astonishing, breathtaking performance.
This is so timeless. My grandchildren will cry as I do!
Tries not to cry
cries alot.
This is the most beautiful thing ever.
The Corps de Ballet is beyond great! The best finale I have ever seen.
This music is amazing. Definitely makes me cry every time!
2:56,when the tonality shifts to major,has given me the shivers ever since I was introduced to this work 25 years ago.
Me too!!!!! I was 7 years old when i first heard it. Didnt even know what tonality was but i noticed the shift. Felt it inside and thought that was the most beautiful thing i ever heard. I am middle aged now and i know music theory and i know why. But back then..i just felt it and i never forgot it..and still feel it every time. This must be the best moment in the music of the swan lake. Hats off to you Mr Tchaikovsky
I just don't know how to express at the end of the act. I know there are several versions about this finale, but the music is just one and I don't find words to describe the feelings that Tchaikovsky music produces, it's visceral, it's perfect, it's talked music.
One of the most convincing endings of the ballet I've seen. The dazzling sunrise and vision of the couple in Paradise stunning.
This gives me chills. It's the most perfect & beautiful performance of The Swan Lake I've ever seen.
If this doesn't move you to tears, you are not human.
Wow.. that is freaking astounding. So beautiful. Definitely glad that "Black Swan" introduced me to Swan Lake.. now I need to see it live!
I have been looking for this video. I watched it non-stop when i was younger and watching it again brings back so so so much
Extraordinary performance. It brought tears to my eyes.
Still the most beautiful production I have ever seen to this day
Agree ❤
The redhead is utterly gorgeous!
my mam had the album, now bear in mind im 54 , from a council estate and have never seen this till youtube,i used to pretend to ballet dance to this exact piece, i love this to this day as i did then, on my bucket list to experiance in real life
For me, the music surpasses the brilliance of the dancing!
Here I am, dancing since I was 13 and still moved to tears by this finale. Excellent ensemble, orchestra and the art and lighting is beautiful as well...Bravo Tchaikovsky!
god, does anyone else feel like crying after viewing this? It's so beautiful and sad and breathtaking....
What a spectacular production; one of the best. For me, however, the music still soars above everything else, the change to major key is sensational.
I love swan lake so much
that finale is the most beautiful music ever written
I can't focus on study so I watching this in library and now I almost crying watch this beautiful thing.. I got totally gosebumps.
This has to be one of my favourite pieces of music of all time. This last scene never fails to bring me to tears, good old Tchaikovsky. Ballet is such an amazing art form...and I find it tragic that the only time things like this are televised are at christmas. I only wish ballet had more popularity.
Beautiful despite the tragic ending, the swans were my favourite, going from agitated to vidictively overwhelming and attacking the monster
(The corps ballerinas here are ridiculously good.)
The "tragic" ending is definitely more in line with the hedonisticly self-destructive character of the music. The last 16 measures are the most astonishing when they encompass the apotheosis occurring when the stainless heroes pass beyond the earthly world of hunters and demonic possession into the heavenly sphere to which all souls endeavor to return. Love and death at the precipice of a lost womb. A redemption story hinging on the death of the heroes. Problematic narrative.
Grandparents owned the movie swan lake, which was a recording of this, and I watched it 80 million trillion times, this is such a perfect ballet
Made me openly sob, so beautiful
OMG, that was the best thing I've ever seen or watched
The most beautiful music ever written
The most beautiful Swan Lake ending I've ever seen was what I saw in Ballet West's production. It was very much like this, but after the deaths of the swan and her love, the evil sorcerer dies and the fog becomes very high. Suddenly the swans are gone, and in their place are beautifully dressed young maidens, awestruck that they now have arms and hands, and are so grateful to be in human form. True love has broken the spell, and they are now free. It gives me chills to think about it!
Ballet West brought it back this year and it had the same ending. The production was magnificent.
Gosh The swans Dances So Gracefully I feel Like Im in heaven
I never understood why people cried at the end of a performance. Now you have me here weeping my eyes out like a child. I can relate too much
It's chilling how this music can be used for both tragic and happy endings in this ballet.
this is the first time i've seen swan lake and i have to say that this ending is very beautiful. very poignant and touching. costumes, dance, set...all are visually pleasing and of course tchaikovsky's music is nothing short of amazing. i would love to see this live.
1:57 flying Superman :) Love it.
the synchronized movement of the ensemble is so well done, they really are so powerful as a unit
Oh man, this finale (and most others) are beautiful peanuts compared to Nureyev's version from the '60s. He took a ballet that already ended with a double suicide and managed to alter the ending so there is no glimmer of hope for anyone. The sorcerer takes back Odette and floods the lake, drowning the prince as he watches Odette flying away. The spell isn't broken, and we can assume that Odette and the other swanfolk go back to having a miserable enslaved life. Because who needs joy. right?
Tchaikovsky's life was pretty tragic as well, so it makes sense.
but does it go with the music? I mean, the ending (musically) is quite happy
Fernando Huerta in the worst Case ending they Cut Out the sunrise music
no no no, If they do that when I go to the theatre , I want my money back ! I need to live in a world where the White Swan lives happily ever after.
@@gabrielalopetegui :D
it made me cry! i dont no why but the ending music was just so.........BEAUTIFUL! it makes me remember WHY i started dancing and why i STILL love it SO much
love the final scene, though it's sad at the same time, but who believes that unconditional love is possible???
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Same here.
The most beautiful ballet with the most beautiful music ever.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THAT I SEE IN MY LIFE!
IS MY DREAM, CAN SEE "SWAN LAKE" IN LIVE.
TCHAICOVSKY THE BEST!!
The best ballet ever! It never fails to move me to tears.
I seen it like 100 times over but god.. I gotta agree this never gets old
at the empire or not
music loud or quiet
hits me so Damn hard
loved it ever since I first saw it as a 4 year old..
sends shivers down my spine every time 😢❤❤
So beautiful, makes my cry every time
Ottima la regia ideativa del coordinamento del collettivo danzante e della narratio.Inquesta riuscita metafora che vede alfine la sconfitta di chi si oppone alla bellezza ed all'armonia che resiste come baluardo alla inane belligeranza vi è un messaggio di universale respiro.Brave nell'inestricabilita' delle positure figurali le ballerine.Ottima narratio ed ottimi i protagonisti in proscenio.Bighin GIULIO RENZO
The end- the only word I can come up to describe it is MAGIC.
the best ever.. nothing could beat it in the sense of where you will feel all of this is real life and trully happening before ur eyes.. the emotions, the pain, the relief of Odette in the comforts of her death and freedom, and Siegfried's sorrow.. the imperfections of the act makes it feel like the real thing.. bravo!!
This is sooo powerful and beautiful. That’s why I do ballet and hope to be the prima some day ❤️
This ist most emotional and beautiful final I have ever seen!
Me encanta la version del American Ballet.
Muchas gracias por haberlo cargado!!
Didn’t knew Piccoro was the bad guy on this, haha!
Beautiful scene and choreography, it is breath-taking!
@VampsAreLovee I am a balletlover myself, I have danced ballet for more than ten years, and I love Black Swan. I love how it explores the darkness of the balletworld, the crazyness that goes with it, because ballet is not just swans and princesses, it is tough competition that can drive you crazy. It is also an art, ofcourse, but that shows as well in the movie. I can understand your frustration, but it's not justified.
Chris chapman rock church York
A lot of dancers didn't like Black Swan because it didn't portray their art in a good light.
This would have been the best swan lake video in youtube if it weren't for the MEN! Murphy's jump is so graceful and heartbreaking and then
Corella goes off and jumps like frickin Superman!
Apart from that , the ladies are all wonderful!
This video provides the CONPLETE music to the finale starting at 3:17, a substantial section which is usually cut from most recordings and performances. We're fortunate to have it in such a fine performance by the ABT.
After watching different versions of this ballet all night, this is definitely the best one
This is the best swan lake adaptation for mem
I am addicted to the last minute of this piece. So good.
Them abs tho
RIGHT????...
Simply exquisite! Ballet always interprets such a beautiful story I especially love Swan Lake. Simply beautiful!
I cry at the end every time. Seen this twice at the Royal Opera House and I have to say, Marianela Nunez is the best Swan ever to date..........
The corps de ballet in this performance is the most wonderful I have ever seen.
For some reason I'd love for Snoop Dogg to narrate this particular ending specially the jump off..
1:45 always brings me to tears. The music and incredible story are absolutely gorgeous together.
I’m playing this piece with an orchestra and it is just amazingly beautiful!
I always crying seeing this scene. Dramatic perfection.
Gilian's black swan reminded me of my teacher who was a great black swan prima ballerina of the latvia state opera.
Always come back to this and think it's the best and most dramatic I've ever seen
Great rendition. Tragic love story. Thrilling score. My favorite ballet. What’s yours?❤
Hola mundo cruel
Este es mi favorito
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I love when she decides to leap off the cliff!! My heart races each time...love love love Swan Lake!!!
The well-endowed Rothbart appears to be thoroughly enjoying himself