He interpreted the story as a dream of Prince Sigfried, in which he searches the depths of a lake in an attempt to escape his arranged marriage. One of the most famous is the choreography by Rudolf Noureev in 1984 at the Opéra Bastille in Paris, which infused the story with a psychoanalytical dimension. Between 19, more than twenty different adaptations have been created, in cities including Paris, New York, Havana, Hamburg and San Francisco. It is this revised version that has become the classic and has inspired generations of choreographers ever since. Since 1895, Ivanov and Petipa have omitted sections of the ballet, notably the whole of the fourth act. Over the years, Swan Lake has paved the way for many adaptations. It is the second time in five years that she has been cast as Odette, confirming her talent as prima ballerina.īlack Swan Twentieth Century Fox France Adaptations and inspirations It is currently Franco-Norwegian dancer Léonore Baulac who is dancing as Odette in the production at the Opéra Bastille in Paris. It is here that the force behind Swan Lake lies: Tchaikovsky’s symphonic might and the richness of the choreography, which together elevate the work from simple ballet, to an exaggerated pantomime-like masterpiece. Another of the most historic performances was by Maïa Plissetskaïa, named prima ballerina of the Bolchoï in 1960, who in 1976 for the 100th anniversary of the ballet danced with such a combination of grace and drama that she will be remembered for years to come. Rudolf Noureev’s 1964 version was remembered for the performance of English prima ballerina, Margot Fonteyn who developed a remarkably close professional relationship with the choreographer. One of the first to take on the role was the Italian ballerina, Pierina Legnani who in 1893 blew away the public with 32 improvised, yet perfect fouettés, the signature spins which have been integrated into the choreography ever since. The role of Odette has long been coveted by ballerinas worldwide and has been interpreted by the world’s best dancers. Swan Lake Ann Ray/Opéra National de Paris The prima ballerinas
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