This pas must be light, airy and done with diamond precision. The partnering is not easy and the dancers must sense each other really well. Lauren reminds me a lot of Darcy's approach of sunny elegance. Vadim is a as Nela says, The Dream .
Beautiful pas de deux: Muntagirov is magical here IMHO ! The Baryshnikov-McBride video is the gold standard (for me anyway) and I'm thrilled that Muntagirov particularly is faithful to that version ! **and 02:06, 03:05 - I'm crying with awe for the beautiful line !
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They both seem so joyful, not to mention elegant and powerful. Both his parents were dancers. Interesting history. I recall Maya Plisetskaya's mother was a movie star before Stalin had her murdered. And then she had to dance before him at the Bolshoi. There are so many incredible side stories about great dancers! Someone should write a book.
Absolutely glorious, superb performance of this ppd from both Lauren and Vadim. Never seen it better. She is divine in every respect. Fabulously musical. He is a dream!
Wow, how satisfying. He is one of my very favorite dancers, and they make a great couple! Everything so clean and confident, and they looked like even they were enjoying it.
He’s stunning, as always-that face of a boy!-and I want to put in a plug for her: so quick, so light, so expressive! Her Aurora clips on YT are a delight; she has such ease and musicality, one of the best Auroras I’ve seen.
This is a superb interpretation of the Tchaikovsky pdd by Cuthbertson and Muntagirov. Legs of steel, expressive upper body, emotional connection, pure classical style - they have it all. Lots of lovely details - look at 11:25 where their foot positions are beautifully matched! The pdd is well filmed for the most part, giving us a few close-ups for faces and costumes. I'd give it 9 out of 10 because the camera missed one or two important full shots, but was not terribly irritating. Loved the costumes especially Cuthbertson's fitted dress in a more flattering shade of pink than is usually offered. Generally I don't like the classic full sleeve for men because you often can't properly see the elbows and hands. Muntagirov's costume at least reveals the hands and the material is fine enough to be able to see the rounded arms. The tempo is acceptable: I'd call it medium, if a tad slow for Muntagirov's variations. I have never been entirely happy with Balanchine's chosen fast tempo, but which is demonstrated magnificently by McBride and Baryshnikov. I have always felt it was rushed. Thank you for posting this - it was a delight.
Did you mean 1:25, where their feet were perfectly matched? Yes, I love these two dancers. They are capable of doing just about anything. It’s just that . . . . well, did it seem a little slow? I guess I’m used to the NYC tempo where the dancers and the audience themselves can barely catch their breaths! I think Tyler Peck is especially good in this pdd, beautiful and graceful in the slower parts, and then she turns on the speed and bravura during the fast parts . . . . absolutely flying through the air on those fish dives. But honestly, I’m not complaining! I could watch these two all day long. Thanks for posting. 👏👏🥰😘💕❤️
@@levondelite4072, I agree. I love Tiler Pecks's Tchi PDD (and Darcey's one is lovely too). The only criticism I make to Tiler Peck is that she does not respect the original Balanchine's coreography in the fouettes of the final coda. She makes triple fouettes but not the ones Balanchine specifically asked to be done
@@paulagiliberto7386 oh, ok, that’s a good and fair observation. Having not danced in many many years, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say it’s actually easier to do triple fouettés than it is to do all singles. Even though artists are able to do more turns, sometimes it’s not as aesthetically pleasing to watch. I usually like the original choreography better, especially if it’s Balanchine. 😊
@@paulagiliberto7386 I think it's an acceptable alternative choreography. There's a video on RUclips with Melissa Hayden and Jacques d'Amboise where the coda is done with fouettes.
Lovely performance Clean lines and excellent technique Vadim s technique and performance so reminds me of Barishnikov perfect execution in textbook style So many spoil this lovely pas de deux by overdoing the flashy bits and their technique goes out of the window. Balanchine intended it to show off the dancers technique, not their tricks!!
After watching a zillion recent versions of this and seeing some really amazing ones, one thing I definitely have to pay both Cuthbertson and Nunez in their versions is for going full out on those awkward back travelling arabesques (whatever they’re called 😂) because they actually complete them and don’t dwindle to a tired shuffle by the last one or two. They’re awkward and hard but they make them look good (and everything else!)
Nunez does them all: Cuthbertson does NOT. The backwards arabesque voyagees are hard but never awkward with a great ballerina, which Cuthbertson isn't. Nunez is.
Lauren was so wonderful in Alice, but that was in 2011 or thereabouts. I wonder how she is now. And Vadim - did the Royal steal him from the English National? Fascinating to see his career expand and flower. Vadim is wonderful now. Fully a danseur.
So I see, good news, she has that extra stage ingredient/personality that goes beyond excellent technique and training. And enjoyable acting skills......the perfect Alice. DA
They seem to be sticking closely to the McBride-Baryshnikov version here. Nicely done. They could have been a bit more reckless with the fish dives but safety first!
Her variation is very, very close. His had some simplifications but you are right, it is one of the closest. Mr.B., as any other choreographer who had the chance, made full use of Baryshnikov's gifts. His variation is a beast! It mixes intricacy, precision and athleticism in a lightening speed tempo. Nobody else does it. Not even the guys who came before him. If you look at Jacques D'Amboise's, it is very close to this choreography wise, with Muntagirov being of course much more precise. Then you look at Baryshnikov's and you realize that Balanchine went wild on that one.
@@garotadagavea Agree completely. McBride and Baryshnikov reign in this ballet. I think I've watched every version on YT. this interpretation is quite good, Cuthbertson is wonderful and true, her variation is very close to McBride's. Every other man's variation looks different from Baryshnikov's. Muntagirov is excellent, but there is no comparison to what MB did in the film of Tchai PdD, with Balanchine's stamp of approval. I think the current best version is that of Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia. De LuZ was also great in this ballet with Tiler Peck.
Not so bad, really. I’ve heard worse at the Mariinsky, and that wasn’t half bad. Whatever one may think about the Orchestra, the dancing was terrific, and thoroughly memorable.
@@nicholasgerrish6022 RISIBLY slow, to the point of embarrassment, and Cuthbertson is anything but memorable; she is passable, nothing more, by NYCB standards.
Cuthbertson helped me enjoy Balanchine choreography. I can’t watch NYCB, with all their affectations. Perhaps Mr. B wants it that way, but I simply don’t enjoy City Ballet dancers.
How hilarious. I can rarely watch Royal dancers other than the sublime Nunez and Muntagirov, for exactly the same 'reason' you give: nauseating affectations and schticks. You doubtless like Cuthbertson, who's inferior in every way to ANY great NYCB ballerina in this role, because she is also affected and precious. The tempi are a joke; this sort of accommodation does not occur in a real performance of Balanchine. McBride, Verdy, Nichols, Ashley, Hlinka, Peck, and Bouder all dance this in a completely different universe of brilliance than Cuthbertson could ever attain--just to name a few ballerinas only at NYCB over the years. At other companies: Kirkland, Loscavio, Catoya, Seay, J. Delgado, Imler, Pantastico, etc. etc. etc. ad infinitum.
@@genlyai5055 NYCB fans are in a cult. They’ve been propagandized to believe that ugly is beautiful. To them, the only company worth watching is NYCB. Meanwhile, the rest of the world views city ballet as a parody of crude ballet.
Beautifully danced but it must have been the conductor’s fault that the tempo was so slow. Cuthbertson and Muntagirov are capable of whizzing through this and building more excitement but the orchestra was ponderous.
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I just love Lauren Cuthbertson. I think she is highly underrated. I love her delicacy and grace. I hope she is paired more with Vadim the Dream! ❤️
This pas must be light, airy and done with diamond precision. The partnering is not easy and the dancers must sense each other really well. Lauren reminds me a lot of Darcy's approach of sunny elegance. Vadim is a as Nela says, The Dream .
Lauren and Vadim are beautiful in this!
Vadim really shines in this! Lauren's sparkling technique is perfect for this piece.
Beautiful pas de deux: Muntagirov is magical here IMHO !
The Baryshnikov-McBride video is the gold standard (for me anyway) and I'm thrilled that Muntagirov particularly is faithful to that version !
**and 02:06, 03:05 - I'm crying with awe for the beautiful line !
Lauran Cuthbertson and Vadim Muntagirov have reached new heights. Truly lovely. Both solos are glorious.
The fluidity of movement is spectacular in this Pas de deux. His partnering is flawless and their musicality is stunning to watch.
I love both of them so much! They look so beautiful dancing together!
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Lauren is delightful here, she really gets the musicality of Balanchine and knows how to “attack” the way he would have wanted.
They both seem so joyful, not to mention elegant and powerful. Both his parents were dancers. Interesting history. I recall Maya Plisetskaya's mother was a movie star before Stalin had her murdered.
And then she had to dance before him at the Bolshoi.
There are so many incredible side stories about great dancers! Someone should write a book.
FABULOUS VADIM !
True to the Balanchine choreography - unlike so many others....
Absolutely glorious, superb performance of this ppd from both Lauren and Vadim. Never seen it better. She is divine in every respect. Fabulously musical. He is a dream!
He just has the cutest smile I've ever seen lmaoooooooooo awwww
Wow, how satisfying. He is one of my very favorite dancers, and they make a great couple! Everything so clean and confident, and they looked like even they were enjoying it.
Изумительно красиво,все движения идеальны! Мой самый любимый танцовщик,радость и гордость моя!
Just beautiful! Vadim is my favorite, I’ve always wanted to seek him dance this pdd in full. And Lauren is stunning. Thanks for posting!
He’s stunning, as always-that face of a boy!-and I want to put in a plug for her: so quick, so light, so expressive! Her Aurora clips on YT are a delight; she has such ease and musicality, one of the best Auroras I’ve seen.
Sounds like you you want to put in a plug for him too!
@@nicholasgerrish6022 I don't why I thought of the unholy thing when I read this comment 😭💀
This is a superb interpretation of the Tchaikovsky pdd by Cuthbertson and Muntagirov. Legs of steel, expressive upper body, emotional connection, pure classical style - they have it all. Lots of lovely details - look at 11:25 where their foot positions are beautifully matched! The pdd is well filmed for the most part, giving us a few close-ups for faces and costumes. I'd give it 9 out of 10 because the camera missed one or two important full shots, but was not terribly irritating. Loved the costumes especially Cuthbertson's fitted dress in a more flattering shade of pink than is usually offered. Generally I don't like the classic full sleeve for men because you often can't properly see the elbows and hands. Muntagirov's costume at least reveals the hands and the material is fine enough to be able to see the rounded arms. The tempo is acceptable: I'd call it medium, if a tad slow for Muntagirov's variations. I have never been entirely happy with Balanchine's chosen fast tempo, but which is demonstrated magnificently by McBride and Baryshnikov. I have always felt it was rushed. Thank you for posting this - it was a delight.
Did you mean 1:25, where their feet were perfectly matched? Yes, I love these two dancers. They are capable of doing just about anything. It’s just that . . . . well, did it seem a little slow? I guess I’m used to the NYC tempo where the dancers and the audience themselves can barely catch their breaths! I think Tyler Peck is especially good in this pdd, beautiful and graceful in the slower parts, and then she turns on the speed and bravura during the fast parts . . . . absolutely flying through the air on those fish dives. But honestly, I’m not complaining! I could watch these two all day long. Thanks for posting. 👏👏🥰😘💕❤️
@@levondelite4072, I agree. I love Tiler Pecks's Tchi PDD (and Darcey's one is lovely too). The only criticism I make to Tiler Peck is that she does not respect the original Balanchine's coreography in the fouettes of the final coda. She makes triple fouettes but not the ones Balanchine specifically asked to be done
@@paulagiliberto7386 oh, ok, that’s a good and fair observation. Having not danced in many many years, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say it’s actually easier to do triple fouettés than it is to do all singles. Even though artists are able to do more turns, sometimes it’s not as aesthetically pleasing to watch. I usually like the original choreography better, especially if it’s Balanchine. 😊
@@levondelite4072, me too. I like when dancers respect the original coreography... more if it's Balanchine"s ones 😍
@@paulagiliberto7386 I think it's an acceptable alternative choreography. There's a video on RUclips with Melissa Hayden and Jacques d'Amboise where the coda is done with fouettes.
Don’t care about tempo, etc…
Just makes me so happy, every time I watch!
It’s absolutely lightweight masterpiece 🌟🌟adorable⚜️⚜️🌟🌟⚜️⚜️🌟🌟❤️❤️
We watch such superb dance , and they do the HARD,HARD work , they are amazing.
Lovely performance Clean lines and excellent technique Vadim s technique and performance so reminds me of Barishnikov perfect execution in textbook style So many spoil this lovely pas de deux by overdoing the flashy bits and their technique goes out of the window. Balanchine intended it to show off the dancers technique, not their tricks!!
For my taste, this is PERFECT! Thank you for posting this video.
Lovely. Light and airy.
Wonderful pair: Muntagirov has to be an ideal partner!
After watching a zillion recent versions of this and seeing some really amazing ones, one thing I definitely have to pay both Cuthbertson and Nunez in their versions is for going full out on those awkward back travelling arabesques (whatever they’re called 😂) because they actually complete them and don’t dwindle to a tired shuffle by the last one or two. They’re awkward and hard but they make them look good (and everything else!)
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Nunez does them all: Cuthbertson does NOT. The backwards arabesque voyagees are hard but never awkward with a great ballerina, which Cuthbertson isn't. Nunez is.
MAGNIFICANT!
The stage seemed quite dark, but I loved the dancing and the music, especially Vadim's first solo.
Absolutely superb!
Lauren was so wonderful in Alice, but that was in 2011 or thereabouts. I wonder how she is now. And Vadim - did the Royal steal him from the English National? Fascinating to see his career expand and flower. Vadim is wonderful now. Fully a danseur.
So I see, good news, she has that extra stage ingredient/personality that goes beyond excellent technique and training. And enjoyable acting skills......the perfect Alice. DA
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Both are so amazing. Thank you for the video.
5:30 ... Vadim so beautiful. he has a perfect body line.
why has the delightful Lauren dissapeared from public view, she has so much more stage presence than most of the 'new' crop of soloists??
Does any one know ? She is a brilliant dancer
She had 2 babies in short succession, is back and actually came back between the 2 pregnancies.
They seem to be sticking closely to the McBride-Baryshnikov version here. Nicely done. They could have been a bit more reckless with the fish dives but safety first!
Her variation is very, very close. His had some simplifications but you are right, it is one of the closest. Mr.B., as any other choreographer who had the chance, made full use of Baryshnikov's gifts. His variation is a beast! It mixes intricacy, precision and athleticism in a lightening speed tempo. Nobody else does it. Not even the guys who came before him. If you look at Jacques D'Amboise's, it is very close to this choreography wise, with Muntagirov being of course much more precise. Then you look at Baryshnikov's and you realize that Balanchine went wild on that one.
@@garotadagavea Agree completely. McBride and Baryshnikov reign in this ballet. I think I've watched every version on YT. this interpretation is quite good, Cuthbertson is wonderful and true, her variation is very close to McBride's. Every other man's variation looks different from Baryshnikov's. Muntagirov is excellent, but there is no comparison to what MB did in the film of Tchai PdD, with Balanchine's stamp of approval. I think the current best version is that of Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia. De LuZ was also great in this ballet with Tiler Peck.
The fish dives are pitifully timid. Fish dives are not about safety and caution.
sumptuous!
Did they want a brighter tempi from the conductor? I think they did.
John 15:13
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The orchestra really did them dirty
Not so bad, really. I’ve heard worse at the Mariinsky, and that wasn’t half bad. Whatever one may think about the Orchestra, the dancing was terrific, and thoroughly memorable.
@@nicholasgerrish6022 RISIBLY slow, to the point of embarrassment, and Cuthbertson is anything but memorable; she is passable, nothing more, by NYCB standards.
Cuthbertson helped me enjoy Balanchine choreography. I can’t watch NYCB, with all their affectations. Perhaps Mr. B wants it that way, but I simply don’t enjoy City Ballet dancers.
How hilarious. I can rarely watch Royal dancers other than the sublime Nunez and Muntagirov, for exactly the same 'reason' you give: nauseating affectations and schticks. You doubtless like Cuthbertson, who's inferior in every way to ANY great NYCB ballerina in this role, because she is also affected and precious. The tempi are a joke; this sort of accommodation does not occur in a real performance of Balanchine. McBride, Verdy, Nichols, Ashley, Hlinka, Peck, and Bouder all dance this in a completely different universe of brilliance than Cuthbertson could ever attain--just to name a few ballerinas only at NYCB over the years. At other companies: Kirkland, Loscavio, Catoya, Seay, J. Delgado, Imler, Pantastico, etc. etc. etc. ad infinitum.
@@genlyai5055 NYCB fans are in a cult. They’ve been propagandized to believe that ugly is beautiful. To them, the only company worth watching is NYCB. Meanwhile, the rest of the world views city ballet as a parody of crude ballet.
Beautifully danced but it must have been the conductor’s fault that the tempo was so slow. Cuthbertson and Muntagirov are capable of whizzing through this and building more excitement but the orchestra was ponderous.
What conductor? This is a recording! I would also hardly characterize the orchestra as "ponderous".
And who the f.. whistled at the beginning of Ms Cuthbertson’s solo?
they are lovely but the tempo is too slow!