Gayane Ballet
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Movie Reviews of Gayane Ballet
Movie Review: Disappointing in every aspect
Summary: 2 Stars
I waited for years to get a recording of the entire ballet on CD and finally was able to order one from Europe. Therefore I was delighted to see the ballet finally on DVD. Of course no one would want to see the original version celebrating life on a collective farm, but the version here is certainly not inspired. I saw a different version in Denmark many years ago in which a young officer was captured by a hill tribe and taken back to their camp where he fell in love with the chieftain's daughter who eventually freed him. That was much more imaginative than this version. The choreography is often downright silly. In addition it looks as though we are watching everything through gauze or out of focus as the picture is fuzzy. Then there is the sound! Not only is the sound poorly recorded, it is also poorly played. As a result, my disappointment is immense. I will stick to my CDs until such time as Gergiev or some other conductor records it with a new choreographer and some spectacular dancers.Movie Review: Lacking in many ways
Summary: 2 Stars
Done in 1980 may explain the inadequate video and sound recording, a complete disservice to the fine choreography and highly professional dancing. The orchestra was another disappointing feature of this production with its timid use of percussion. Gayne is a passionate ballet and Khachaturian is a master of passion with his unique use of percussion throughout the entire ballet, even during the more tender dances. Only during the famous Saber Dance does the orchestra come to life, incidentally, this choreography of the Saber Dance has to be one of best ever performed.Movie Review: CONFUSION
Summary: 2 Stars
THIS BALLET WHICH I HAVE IS NOT BY THE BOLSHOI BUT BY THE LATVIAN BALLET COMPANY CONDUCTED BY VILJUMANIS AT THE BOLSHOI THEATRE IN 1980. WHAT I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING WAS THE ORIGINAL VERSION CLIPS OF WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ON U-TUBE BUT NO COMPLETE PERFORMANCE OF THE ORIGINAL SEEMS TO BE IN PRINT. MAYBE "HOOKHAM" KNOWS DIFFERENT.STILL THIS IS BETTER THAN NOTHING BUT ISN'T ONE OF THOSE YOU LIKE TO WATCH OFTEN.WHEN IS THE BOLSHOI GOING TO RELEASE COPPELIA ON DVD?
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