darcey bussell tchaikovsky pas de deux

[@wearmouth2630]

I can sit in my little council house and behold such beautiful dance. In some ways the internet is a sheer blessing.

[@SP-kh5vk]

Was anyone else just fascinated by the movement of the dress!

[@exaudi33]

A creation worthy of Mme Karinska.

[@Natashushhh]

Almost as if in slow motion!

[@pedinurse1]

YES

[@TS-bb1pv]

＃ライブ会場映像の魅力、＃楽曲の演奏速度最高です。ペアバレエは表現力が素晴らしいですね感動しました。❤️またステージ照明オペレーターの芸術的センスの照明の色を含むムード照明の演出が素晴らしいですね。❤️ありがとうございました😊

[@kathleenann631]

@@TS-bb1pv ...and, the dress was lovely!!!!!

[@kairtcake]

I'm probably missing the point, but did anyone else notice how beautifully the dress enhanced her dancing? She's exception on her own, of course, but the dress was almost weightless, it made her look like she was floating. I haven't seen such an effect in different renditions.

[@TiuskaSantana]

This my favorite kind of dress for ballet

[@uptownsunni3560]

Original design by Barbara Karinska, the great designer who often worked with Balanchine.

[@jat4u304]

It's most likely made of silk, which creates that gossamar, floating, after effect. Carla Fracci had her Giselle costume made of silk tulle for that very reason. Truly lovely. And of course, the dancing is sublime.

[@jat4u304]

Sorry..."gossamer"

[@gpopov777]

Good point.

[@susanbascavile6330]

I have seen Darcy at the Royal opera house when she danced with the royal ballet and have met her at the stage door on her way out from a performance she is a kind and generous lady and never forgot you I was fortunate enough to be at her last performance ever at the Roh and I can tell you that curtain call was electrifying wonderful the opera house erupted I will never forget that magical night and I will never forget the beauty and elegance Darcy worked so hard to bring to the stage you should see her in Sylvia and Manon sheer bliss Brava ! Brava ! Brava!

[@TheAnneswift]

These two dancers blew my breath away! FANTASTIC!

[@Rainbowsandreams]

Seriously Darcey that was just sublime. Floaty elegant technique musicality the way she through herself into those fish dives at speed at the end was exciting. Wow!

[@gmar55]

This is one of the best performances of this pas de deux I have ever seen. Bussell dances as though she is an instrument that is creating the music with her dancing. Stunning, graceful and elegant!

[@rachelm79]

I love it too. There are certain pieces Bussell dances that for me can never be beaten- I particularly loved her in Winter Dreams and Prince of the Pagodas.

[@npats550]

PotP- the middle was brutal but the last pas de deux-love it. Was lucky enough to be at the performances when she retired. Song of the earth-no wonder David Bentley choreographed it for her. Even from the God's, there was something that set her apart.

[@TS-bb1pv]

＃ライブ会場映像の魅力、＃楽曲の演奏速度最高です。ペアバレエは表現力が素晴らしいですね感動しました。❤️またステージ照明オペレーターの芸術的センスの照明の色を含むムード照明の演出が素晴らしいですね。❤️ありがとうございました😊

[@maryrosenblatt6741]

@@npats550 Within her elegance there is a lot passion and fire that comes out in her special way that sets her ahead of others. 😮 ❤

[@anthonysharp7937]

Darcey is the personification of femininity and beauty in her dancing and her person, both now as a woman retired from the public stage and in the glorious days of her dancing career. Anthony Sharp

[@ukrainianballet_unofficial1344]

One of my favourite interpretations. Darcey was incredible at her time.

[@reanimato1]

This is a very difficult stuff and they handled it brilliantly. One word...PERFECTION. And she's so incredibly ellegant.

[@auroraaguilera2522]

Increibles!!

[@petetotaro9510]

No doubt Darcey is the most Classic Ballet performer one will one will ever encounter in the world of professional ballet! Though she is retired, she still has the magical glow ever known to anyone! Her dancing was superb! Her personality overflows whenever she speaks! Darcey, Good Luck! God Bless you and you’re family! Peter

[@nanarinauk]

I loved Zoltan as well he was so charismatic, full of bravado must have been his Hungarian background, he was certainly no "couch potatoe" a really exciting performer that bought something extra to his dancing. I think this is one of the best Tchaikovsky pas de deux's I have seen. Thankyou for posting it.

[@fabiesque]

And he is HOT!

[@peterdamato2359]

What a brilliant performance by both dancers. Darcy Bussell was such a musical and beautiful dancer. Her costume moved beautifully with her gorgeous movement. Zoltan was an excellent partner whose dancing matched hers. This is an excellent performance of Balanchine's great pas de deux.

[@ANACARD0S0]

THAT DRESS.

[@zsoti19]

he's Zoltán Solymosi, and he is one of the best dancers ever :)

[@susannevollmer2347]

Budapest school and classe! They belong always to the best ww!

[@BytomGirl]

Zoltan is such a beautiful dancer, loved him as De Grieux in Manon.

[@kathymyers7279]

A beautiful rose.the BEST interpretation of this ballet.

[@pedinurse1]

this is sheer genius, falwless technique, and most of all their facial expression reflects such joy and passion

[@asantos704]

Lovely. Timing damn near perfect most of time. Darcey was exceptional, v good pairing.

[@patricialivingston5349]

Mesmerized watching Darcey. Spectacular dress, everything worked seamlessly. She looked ethereal.

[@balletgirl56]

Just stunning, lovely, gorgeous!!! Wow!!!! What a treat- thanks for posting!

[@diepersonalkajute4151]

Darcey Bussell would have made a perfect Balanchine ballerina! Enchanting! Mr B would have adored her... And... what a wonderful pas de poisson!

[@sedekiman]

Why would she have wanted to be? She didn't want to be a stick dancing.

[@charliechaplin8415]

I believe Darcy did a stintwith New York City Ballet , NYC audiences loved her. There is a video of her dancing with the company in the Agon pas de duex.

[@debraanton2716]

@@sedekiman OMG, his dancers were not sticks. Violette Verdy, Patricia Wilde, Allegra Kent, Melissa Hayden, Maria Tallchief, Suzanne Farrell . . . I could go on and on.

[@xPeachPowerx]

Ah, this is so beautiful, she's just so gifted xx And that dress completes the dance

[@pedinurse1]

I just love when they do those fish dives, and that dress is sublime, ballet at its' best, didn't u find that you were smiling the whole time you were watching them, just gorgeous

[@brendadufaur37]

He is absolutely wonderful. His dancing was so sharp, fast, and bravura. She was very great too. Beautiful. Bravo them. Bravo Balanchine. Bravo Tchaikovsky.

[@Brunno948]

Thanks for posting such marvelous piece for us . I love it very much . Fabulous!

[@ANACARD0S0]

omg, they are perfect together.

[@theacollins807]

they dance amazingly together and those fouette turns!!

[@noelsuarez8262]

They were the perfect partnership, one of the most beautiful dancers ever!

[@giorgiovolli7499]

Sublime Darcey Bussell !!

[@AmAzing8196]

somova has beautiful lines when she does this piece, and her long limbs are gorgeous...but i think she doesnt even compare to bussell here, she really floats like no one else, quite amazing

[@marianarocha7562]

I am absolutely in love.

[@lynnelloyd658]

Darcey, you were such an elegant dancer, always.

[@pamalou2084]

Truly beautiful ...

[@pheart2381]

I love the delicate way he placed her back on her point at the end of the dance.

[@andrewbolton6002]

*pointe

[@pedinurse1]

he is a total Man in this so strong masculine and elegant, do you see the expression on his face, she is sheer perfection and ohh love her costume

[@janwintz8372]

Aren't they just gorgeous! I first saw Darcy in La Bayadere dancing the role of the princess. She's an amazing dancer, one of the very BEST! Then saw her in Macmillan's Prince Of The Pagodas. (Anyone see it?) Saw the wonderful Zoltan dancing the GORGEOUS Manon bedroom pas de deux with the Number One Dancer Of All Time, Sylvie Guillem!!! (IMPOSSIBLE to have a favorite dancer, right!) I'd sure love to see Darcy dance Manon!!!

[@susanbaskerville5239]

+jan wintz I was lucky enough to see Darcy dance many many times her Manon is wonderful iwas at her last performance ever it was magical i think you can get the DVD from the Royal Opera House shop web site

[@rushofblood994]

+Susan Baskbrville Her last performance was Song of the Earth :)

[@susanbaskerville5239]

yes it was it was fab with carlos acosta the curtain call was amazing

[@mariteix]

Is important to say the name of the male dancer. He is Zoltán Solymosi

[@TheRevengeOfPanchoVilla]

Marilda Teix he was amazing! :-)

[@tombakes4100]

He's fantastic

[@roliboom]

Thank you!

[@pedinurse1]

He is amazing

[@rachelm79]

I seem to remember him leaving the Royal Ballet under a bit of a cloud.

[@user-ir4dt2sr2l]

Денис Захаров красавчик и супер Невероятное обаяние Прима в пару Чудесные дуэт

[@abbypinkcustard3561]

Darcey and Irek, my favourite pairing. Perfect!

[@patriciakromer3846]

Incredibly exquisite! Thank you.

[@TheBeautifulfreak]

So light on her feet too. The dancers of late are incredibly heavy footed. You can hear their blochs land over the music. No wonder they complain of breaking several pairs of shoes per show.

[@dafamilyofhancockz]

The male dancer deserves more credit.

[@marinaluciayo7575]

They are diferent roles. Both deserve it.

[@islandhorsetaker]

For once I actually liked the fishdives in the end by a European dancer. I personally prefer Russian or English trained dancers over Balanchine but in Tchaikovsky pas de deux, only the NYCB dancers seem to really "go for it" in the fishdives. In this version I was delighted to see the fishdives I expected.

[@avesraggiana]

You want to talk about going for it, try and find the video from the 1977 movie, “The Turning Point” starring Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft. Oh, yeah. Mikhail Baryshnikov puts in an appearance too. There’s a thirty second section from the coda toTchaikovsky Pas De Deux where Suzanne Farrell dives recklessly, head long for the stage, as Peter Martins runs after her, and catches her just before she breaks her neck. Her head describes this pendulum-like action as she plummets to the ground. She repeats it to the other side. It’s breathtaking, and I’ve haven’t seen another ballerina since do it quite like that.

[@BytomGirl]

Some great fishdives are in Nureyev's Nutcracker PDD danced my Myriam Ould Braham and Nikolai Tsiskaridze, you can find it on YT.. they are fantastic

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Zoltan is Hungarian as I recall...just saying !

[@alanaronald244]

@@avesraggiana Farrell was superb: thanks for mentioning this.

[@exaudi33]

@@avesraggiana Yes Farrell and Martins were incredible in their performance!

[@charliechaplin8415]

The way he presents Darcy in the beginning It's everything!

[@oughtonoughton2634]

this darling woman dances so beautifully with her partner , i adore her dress , its so flattering ,,she floats around it looks so graceful xJane x💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽

[@pedinurse1]

Her partner is wonderful. Of all the dancers these two are my favorite doing this piece

[@trixiel5180]

Her skirt is so light it emphasises her grace

[@sweetaliena]

McBride/Baryshnikov Pas de Deux was filmed in a studio with no audience. It's part of courtesy of live performance to applaud, it shows the appreciation of the audience to the artists performing.

[@DanaMariedotorg]

She is one of the best ever ❤

[@alejimenez76]

the best Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux ever!!!!

[@sopranosd]

They are perfect together. Superb technique and grace. He has such electricity in his positions and beautiful effortless ballon.

[@hbanana7]

i've always loved Royal Ballet's costumes and set designs.

[@m.matsuda7538]

Wow. I am in tears. I saw the couple perform in various videos, and I think also live in Tokyo, because we had a lot of performances by the Royal Ballet thanks to NBS, Mr Sasaki in affiliation with the Tokyo Ballet. But this seems like a performance when she was quite young and fresh, perhaps after Prince of the Pagodas and before the Dowell Sleeping Beauty that was recorded... Anyone fill me in. I was surprised by Zoltan, he wasn't always lucky to be recorded when he was in his best condition. I remember the documentary where MacMillan talks about Darcey and her having a fresh attack that he saw more in the States. Here, you can see that but how English her training is. The New York City Ballet has its own set of stars, and that is dazzling too, but the English daintiness you can see coming through in Darcy's phrasing and arms is a la the greats of her coaches. She was taller and long limbed compared to petite dancers like Viviana Durante or Aussie Leanne Benjamin, which was probably difficult for her in some pieces, but Balanchine works are therefore a good fitting glove for her, as we can see here. I was wowing when she prolongued her balance in places where the orchestra was sort of behind her... That is something that happens only when dancers are young and not tired from juggling life, fame and busy schedules plus injuries. It is great that KZbin brings these telecasts to us. I hope the RB will not have this taken down. Not everyone gets to see stuff whether it is legitimate or not, and ballet is for everyone. Let the world sing joy to the world and all religions come to peace so we can enjoy the good stuff. The good stuff usually conquers the bad stuff, or the bad find a way to deal with their bad luck. Carabosse comes from the shadows, but Dowell brought her centre stage and will remain one of my favourites. Let the Shows Go On. There are many gods, and lesser Hell, so let us stay above ground rather than burn somewhere that only exists in our minds.

[@LadyHelenaRavenclaw]

yesss! It's as if a spring evening breeze has been woven into fabric and made into a dress :33

[@ballet701]

I agree.The male dancer is Zoltan Solymoshi who danced for a period with the Royal Ballet.

[@craffte]

So intensely graceful. Amazing to watch.

[@mk2838]

Honestly I think im in love with this variation💖👌🏻

[@pedinurse1]

even her hairstyle is perfection, unique twist with sparkle so elegant

[@sedekiman]

First time I have seen this performance. Fabulous-both complementing each other.

[@cecesparro4350]

She is completely and utterly perfect

[@MarliseMachado]

Darcy is divine in this performance; she's as light as a flower petal and as agile as a hummingbird. It's precious when technique serves art, and it can only happen in classical ballet when the dancer really masters the skills.

[@havenization]

Darcy does well in Balanchine ...I love the Pas de deux

[@nicoblue88]

My feet hurt just watching this. Darcy is so fragile and elegant

[@mnmleung]

Thank you! 04:47 male variation 05:57 female variation 07:13

[@ZenGrammy]

She is a lovely dancer. No comparisons needed to appreciate this. 🌷

[@pedinurse1]

faster is not always better, their technique is flawless at this speed

[@meatyveggies18]

everything is gorgeous, The COSTUME and the dancing.

[@pedinurse1]

T5his is sublime dancing, it does not get any better than this, Mr. B is smiling

[@moushka26]

Enchanting!

[@Macrogue65]

Stunning.

[@fredericosantiago4593]

The woman is a plume. Amazing!

[@TS-bb1pv]

＃ライブ会場映像の魅力、＃楽曲の演奏速度最高です。ペアバレエは表現力が素晴らしいですね感動しました。❤️またステージ照明オペレーターの芸術的センスの照明の色を含むムード照明の演出が素晴らしいですね。❤️ありがとうございました😊

[@Playwright62]

I love Suzanne Farrell's wrist flick at the exit jete, but Bussell is wonderful and the dress! Zoltan is passionate and animated ... he wasn't completely centered in many of his turns, though. A little off-kilter at times. Brilliant choreography!

[@michaelduval1326]

Thank you. It has been a thrill to watch this video. Thank you.

[@siegfried923]

Bussells long leg extensions are admirably suited to Balanchines choreography d especially this and the Rubies section of Jewels

[@ailsaellen]

Wonderful dancers.....Darcey is so expressive and musical, and beautiful....the best "Tschaikovsky Pas De Deux" I've ever seen. Both dancers are superb! I LOVE this performance of my favorite dance ..thank you.

[@lmi88]

Am I the only one extremely annoyed at the camera man? The magic of the turns is to see the legs too, not their heads whipping round! And why record from above or the side? This ballet is meant to see from the front. Why spoil it? Other than that, gorgeous performance!

[@mdgsk824]

She has such grace and posture. It must be difficult enough to memorize all the steps never mind learn the technique. So many years of hard work and practice that go into a relatively short performance.

[@ellie5636]

+Chrissi you start learning steps and repertoire from when you're still a very young child :) you're right, she has such beautiful technique

[@mdgsk824]

anfalas That's why it becomes part of their natural posture and movement. I know of former (child) ballerinas that still have that signature walk.

[@Tindaro.Silvano]

The name of this dancer is Zoltan Solymosi. He is Hungaran and made a beautifull career at European Ballet Companies.

[@celestestaniforth495]

She's absolutely beautiful, 😊

[@patriciatreslove146]

She is amazing.

[@wendylouisehall19]

Technically and musically, a stunningly magnificent partnership! Wendy Louise Hall ( ex Ballerina with PACT Ballet Company SA)

[@MARKETMAN6789]

I didnt know who darcy was untill switching chanels on the t v and saw her dance on her farewell performance ,poetry in motion ive never seen anyone with such beauty in their arm movements ,

[@georgainia]

most beautiully danced, lovely in every way and faultless in execution. Terific.

[@WelshIron]

Wonderful!

[@Beam261]

yes, the Balanchine foundation is actually really strict about the dress that is worn in this variation. You won't find this pdd danced in a tutu, ever. and I love Darcey :) I rarely say this but I think she should have been made assoluta.

[@pedinurse1]

absoluteily agree

[@Erin-el1gi]

Agreed!!

[@eloycolombo7125]

Spectacular!

[@TheRSiron]

Exquisite!

[@giuliorenzobighin8165]

Ottimo quello che con un mio neologismo mi piace chiamare convolo aereo ed elanista della ballerina ottimamente indotto e tenuto dal partner. Ottime le pose figurali assunte nell'ensembe. Ottima impressione di facilita esecutiva d'acchito per entrambi e di levità fatta tensione motile sorprendente nella ballerina. Ottimo impadronimento del proscenio direi imperativo a balzi falcati amplissimi ed a sforbiciate aeree e traverse spettacolari da parte del ballerino. Superlativi.Bighin Giulio Renzo. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@radiantonion8615]

light, airy, with diamond precision. hard to believe Zoltan retired before he was 30

[@Javier-fv4tf]

Why did he retire so young? 😱

[@delgadolau]

Such a wonderful couple...so dificult to see danceurs with this caliber now a days...mutch more woman Stars than mans...

[@Dima.Demidov]

And incomparable Zoltan Solymosi is perfect, too.

[@marianeira9160]

Maravilloso, Gran Espectáculo 👍👍🔔🔔💜💜⚘⚘

[@jayendepersil6607]

Bravo!

[@iamgaunty.7226]

How come 38 thumbs down! they must be watching it with the screen blacked out!

[@philipcondenzio1035]

No, they’re just stupid.

[@kathymyers7279]

I AM, GAUNTY. Russians.

[@salvadorparera7231]

MAGNIFIC

[@npats550]

Have not watched this fir years-i had the VHS!

[@yuchenliao3819]

Best version in this Tchaikovsky pas de duex She looks like cloud

[@lunashootingstar15]

I love how they look soooo perfect on stage but once behind it is a breathing attack!