I wish I could see the entire ballet with this cast. I've watched the entire ballet here on RUclips with a different cast (The Ballets of Monte Carlo), and it was very interesting to observe the differences between how the principals of each company choose to play this scene (obviously not in terms of choreography but in terms of facial expression and gestures). I particularly love the way in which Petruchio's attempt to cop a feel at 0:55 prompts Katharina's decision to bring him down (but only temporarily!) -- the principals of the Ballets of Monte Carlo didn't do it that way. However, I think the fact that this ballet was created for this specific company and these specific dancers makes this version something special. I like the fact that there are moments when this Petruchio clearly experiences brief flashes of exasperation with Katharina because of her obstinacy (even though he also finds it rather alluring and exciting), whereas the Petruchio from the Ballets of Monte Carlo in my opinion doesn't appear to be quite as hot-blooded as this one and comes across as being a little more quirky and less raw.
I wish I could see the entire ballet with this cast. I've watched the entire ballet here on RUclips with a different cast (The Ballets of Monte Carlo), and it was very interesting to observe the differences between how the principals of each company choose to play this scene (obviously not in terms of choreography but in terms of facial expression and gestures). I particularly love the way in which Petruchio's attempt to cop a feel at 0:55 prompts Katharina's decision to bring him down (but only temporarily!) -- the principals of the Ballets of Monte Carlo didn't do it that way. However, I think the fact that this ballet was created for this specific company and these specific dancers makes this version something special. I like the fact that there are moments when this Petruchio clearly experiences brief flashes of exasperation with Katharina because of her obstinacy (even though he also finds it rather alluring and exciting), whereas the Petruchio from the Ballets of Monte Carlo in my opinion doesn't appear to be quite as hot-blooded as this one and comes across as being a little more quirky and less raw.