The brilliant Darcey Bussell dances Gamzatti's Variation in the final act of La Bayaere, the Temple Destruction Scene.
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@rimwidrataj81884 жыл бұрын
I adore this variation. It shows Gamzatti is nothing but an unhappy girl who already knows that her hopes are vain. She is sad and reconciled with her fate. Even if someone hates Gamzatti, this scene arouses empathy for her.
@musicroxeggs4 Жыл бұрын
Me too. I think a lot of classical ballets, as much as I love them, vilify the “evil” female side character whilst being an apologist for the main male character who really caused the mayhem. Solor, Albrecht, etc; I’m looking at you. I love that this variation shows the supposed villainess’s humanity. Gamzatti was really nothing more than a pawn in her father’s game. It’s sad, frankly.
@theminisimmer4 жыл бұрын
Wow... I was wondering why I heard so much about her, and now I know. There's just something magical about the way she dances.
@paulineiv8783 жыл бұрын
I have to agree up until now Darcey is one of the best on this variation!!❤
@laynaribeiro32483 жыл бұрын
Yesssssss me too
@icarrus4u3 жыл бұрын
She looks like a human being. A strong woman. A beautiful woman. That's what I loved about her dancing.
@78miamiaАй бұрын
Yes. She is magical . ❤
@altongrimes9 жыл бұрын
How utterly timeless is this exquisite performance. The appropriate words tend to almost completely elude me. I will simply refer to Melanie Nix in this; "They say that writing a good review is harder than writing a bad one - possibly because you sit mesmerised and then forget quite how you got into such a hypnotic state...".
@sivertha13 жыл бұрын
I like this so much better then the rythmical gymnast ballerinas we see these days.
@ninazenik3 жыл бұрын
For me, Darcey's performance of this piece is by far the best I've seen. Her grace is unmatched.
@zzp110 жыл бұрын
The very, very best Temple of Destruction I have seen sofar. A long time ago, I commented about the sheer elegance and beauty of Mme Bussell - renewing my interest in ballet in general. Now I have seen some great ballerina's doing the scene but none as beautiful as Mme Bussell. Next to that she is a supreme showdancer that could have made Fred Astaire standing up from his grave.
@EdmundStAustell10 жыл бұрын
Ha, ha. Yes, I certainly share your enthusiasm. I adore her.
@angelgirl85337 жыл бұрын
Bravo. Perfectly said.
@LiliaNurmanbetova12 жыл бұрын
The Royal ballet's most promising "golden girl" she quickly became British ballet's first lady, Britain's the most esteemed ballerina alongside with legendary Margot Fonteyn, and even more - all over the world highly acclaimed and renowned prima ballerina. Incredibly strong, beautiful and lyrical ballerina with powerful technique, musicality and charisma. And her Gamazatti's dance is the evidence of this.
@altongrimes13 жыл бұрын
Well, I can't resist looking in again on this compelling talent. It's as though this piece were custom made for her.... a timeless grace.... a magnificent elegance.... the people's ballerina.... Darcey Bussell
@EdmundStAustell12 жыл бұрын
I am like a schoolboy in love when it comes to Darcey Bussell. So beautiful, so elegant, such a fine dancer. I've watched her filmed ballets until I have memorized every step, I think:-) I have always adored her. Another great favorite of mine is Diana Vishneva. These are goddesses:-)
@mlal83147 жыл бұрын
The finest Gamzatti that I have ever seen till now.
@valeriacerrato677010 жыл бұрын
Definition of beauty: balance between elegance and mystery
@rc92723 жыл бұрын
Love the arabesque and attitude turns on pointe, in this performance...she creates just the right amount of force for appropriate momentum from turn to turn - really spectacular in itself.
@altongrimes13 жыл бұрын
I continue to be deeply impressed by this wonderful lady. The perfect "ambassador"for the ballet. The "peoples ballerina". So accessible to all the people....a lasting inspiration...Darcey Bussell....a diamond sparkling in the sun....
@ZenGrammy2 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch her, she leaves me as breathless as she is at the end of this piece. Thank you. 🌷🌹🌷
@johnp53512 жыл бұрын
she was the best of the best . its difficult to state but for the people who just see her as that woman on Strictly Come Dancing , watch these videos she was incomporable
@johnp53512 жыл бұрын
She was one of the best of the best
@ZenGrammy2 жыл бұрын
@@johnp5351 - as is perfectly illustrated here. 💎💎💎
@louisefrance99673 жыл бұрын
So beautiful to watch!
@altongrimes11 жыл бұрын
Even beyond her extraordinary talent there lies the heart of a queen
@cynthiafletcher98455 жыл бұрын
Mesmerizing!! Darcey always performed beautifully with such passion and wonderful technique. C❤❤
@EdmundStAustell12 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed! One of the all-time greats, no doubt about it!
@EdmundStAustell11 жыл бұрын
A great dancer and a stunningly beautiful woman! Darcey is one of the best!
@garnwalkerstables3 жыл бұрын
Oh my! Not only is she built perfectly to dance but she is technically perfect to watch! What a joy it must have been to be able to watch her before she retired ❤❤❤❤
@kimbrooks90953 жыл бұрын
Beautiful as ever!
@lauraflorezcob13 жыл бұрын
I bought the last version of this with Rojo, Acosta, Nuñez and Martin, and was delighted with it. Obviously I need to buy the previous version as well. Thanks for sharing!
@lsky44463 жыл бұрын
WOW! Another new favorite!!!👏🙌
@altongrimes14 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Darcey Bussell is magnificent ! What a fabulous performer ! I love her interviews, as well. She exudes such warmth and intelligence. She is a commanding presence; I am a huge fan
@jackiedaniel25022 жыл бұрын
Imazing truly wonderful experiences in her role!
@Rozzyberry11 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this stunning piece. She has remarkably pure technique and fluid expression and it just inspires me so much.
@Neosoul_prima12 жыл бұрын
im sorry but darcey needsd to grace the stage for a couple more decades because she was a legend and i miss her dearly
@lololbagels12 жыл бұрын
She's so graceful she brings tears to my eyes, her musicality is absolutely amazing!
@jkokich11 жыл бұрын
Just stunning. She has inspired one of my students to perform this variation in competition. Thank you for posting.
@joana749710 жыл бұрын
So beautiful and pleasant to watch. Love Darcey.
@LiliaNurmanbetova12 жыл бұрын
My absolutely favourite, best-loved ballerina. Although nobody believed she would become a ballet dancer as she said herself being incredibly clumsy in childhood, Darcey Bussell is the top of the best. Her body's perfect and blessed to dance with those long limbs. Her movements are full of divine beauty and grace with flawless perfect lines. Due to her obvious talent Bussell was the most young dancer in Royal ballet's history to be made the principal dancer at the age of only 19.
@pienkunicorn14 жыл бұрын
Wow she is amazing. Love her lines. And the fluid way she does all her adagio type work. It looks weird to see her legs without tights. I really regret I never got a chance to see a live performance :(
@alix570413 жыл бұрын
I've only just started watching ballet again after a break of more than 25 years. I see that I missed quite a treat -- Darcey Bussell's entire career. Thanks for letting me see a little bit of what I missed.
@pricla77712 жыл бұрын
Oh! She takes my breath away! She's just gorgeous! Impecable technique!
@rachelm795 жыл бұрын
My absolute favourite ballerina in this solo. Sublime.
@paulagiliberto73864 жыл бұрын
Have you seen Nela Núñez? She is perfect. The best 🤩
@rachelm794 жыл бұрын
I saw her as Nikiya! She was stunning!
@janeough456 жыл бұрын
sublime beauty with every movement ,,,,a stunning performance xx
@sabineboucher73311 ай бұрын
Bravo, très belle performance, musique envoûtante !
@altongrimes14 жыл бұрын
Mr. St. Austell, Surrounded, as we are by the conundrum that so often defines the human condition, we are, of all people, exceedingly fortunate to behold the indescribable beauty and grace of this national treasure: Darcey Bussell
@zzp111 жыл бұрын
She has not yet been qualled. I am deep in La Bayadère now. Lopatkina comes close but Darcey has some charismagnetics ( I misspell this word intentionally) that are found in very, very few dancers. I discovered that she writes also very nice books for young girls.
@LiliaNurmanbetova12 жыл бұрын
For the first time after finishing her dancing career 5 years ago people will see Darcey dancing on pointe again at the end of the 2012 Olympic games closing ceremony as Darcey Bussell and Royal ballet's contribution to the Olympics.
@kaseyadams12389 жыл бұрын
Fluid lines of grace
@michdadlez4 жыл бұрын
So beautiful.
@elletuppen48442 жыл бұрын
Simple breathtaking🙀🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👌🏽
@MelanieAF12 жыл бұрын
I don't know much about ballet though I love it, but I'm watching this video repeatedly because I'm fascinated by her arms. They look like seaweed waving in the water, they are so long and limber. I've never seen anything like it.
@younglemeshevist13 жыл бұрын
Beautiful performance! She dances very musically.
@nouveladam12 жыл бұрын
Stunningly beautiful and sublime. Thank you, Edmund. I cannot help but believe that those who know little ( like me ) or nothing of ballet would be captivated and carried away by this one performance. In some ways that is a compliment of the highest order.
@altongrimes14 жыл бұрын
Hope that I am getting through to you Mr. St Austell. In the world of the fine arts - as magnificent as it is - ballet has become a kind of "huricane" of appreciation within me. I am a passionate fan. Not only is Darcey Bussel the consummate artist but she seems remarkably "accessible" and unaffected as a human being. I am on the front row with you shouting "bravo, bravo !"
@Rainbowsandreams11 жыл бұрын
The strength it takes to control those beautiful long limbs and her amazing fluidity sets Darcy out as a prima and then she's a special soul too. The world has been blessed by her talent and soul
@violalehner2757 Жыл бұрын
Oчень хорошее исполнение! Для не русской исполнительницы просто волшебно, потому что танцует не только тело но и душа! Она полна страсти , и это слишком технично вариация наконец обретает должный смысли показывает страптивый и своенравный но полный страсти, любви иогня порыв Гамзатис..
@EdmundStAustell11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your lovely comments! I absolutely agree with you, and firmly believe that she is one of the greatest of ballerinas, and, as you accurately point out, one of the finest people in general!
@Neosoul_prima13 жыл бұрын
yes darcey yes
@Rainbowsandreams11 жыл бұрын
Love the idea of Darby being an ambassador and diamond sparkling
@mags62ish12 жыл бұрын
The ways she moves her body is amazing. Every single part of her is active. Astonishing!
@ericajacobson81218 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@jkokich11 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir. She's quite talented, with a quite strength and a gentle shyness that should make the variation quite touching.
@annasendall719310 ай бұрын
Stunning
@EdmundStAustell11 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I share your enthusiasm! She and Diana Vishneva are my two favorite ballerinas...they are both geniuses!
@ralucagymnast12 жыл бұрын
Consummate ease, consummate perfection♥
@zzp113 жыл бұрын
A sublimation of an sublime art. Seldom I saw such a refinement in/of movement!
@EdmundStAustell12 жыл бұрын
Welll said, my friend. The discipline required is unbelievable, and as you say, few realize how great it is.
@FredricEric13 жыл бұрын
@EdmundStAustell Thanks for confirming! That's the best version. We had Makarova here in Stockholm about 20 years ago. I think this variation is so poetic and a kind of relief, i. e. before the apocalypse!
@camilleyael62854 жыл бұрын
Llore
@LiliaNurmanbetova12 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Edmund, for sharing it with us.
@user-qp2qt1uw6t2 ай бұрын
凄く素敵❤
@dogsrcool09913 жыл бұрын
she is my idol an amazing prima ballerina!!!
@altongrimes11 жыл бұрын
Elegant....the epitome of refinement....
@EdmundStAustell12 жыл бұрын
I heartily agree, my friend! Thank you!
@Bellamora7200112 жыл бұрын
My God that was beautiful!
@valerielines782511 жыл бұрын
exquisite!
@n11soprano11 жыл бұрын
the first time ive ever4 looked at ballet WOW and she is truly amazing
@tsukinousagi53139 жыл бұрын
Incredible.
@10clementine11 жыл бұрын
Almost no one realizes how difficult good dancing is. It takes incredible strength and discipline.
@altongrimes13 жыл бұрын
I think to myself that I am so passionate for the ballet since it affords me the opportunity to "see" the music that I love.
@EdmundStAustell12 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, I assure you! She's wonderful!
@Alicia94K11 жыл бұрын
That was beautiful
@EdmundStAustell11 жыл бұрын
If your student has the strength to do it, it will be a very attention-getting variation, as I do not believe it is done that often in competition. Best of luck to her!
@EdmundStAustell11 жыл бұрын
Lovely comments! And I agree! Thank you very much!
@EdmundStAustell11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment! Much appreciated!
@EdmundStAustell11 жыл бұрын
I totally agree! Thanks for the comment!
@Waterplant00713 жыл бұрын
wow, very beautiful!
@morticiamom112 жыл бұрын
3people got a snake in their basket.
@ballet901ami11 жыл бұрын
AHHHHHHH SHES AMAZING!!!!!11
@sofiaj.correagavito424 жыл бұрын
Hei everyone! just a few months ago there was the same version done by Marianela Nuñez and Natalia Osipova. It was very interesting to see how they 3 did this variation tremendously beautiful but different in their own way. Unfortunately someone have took off the videos!!!! could you PLEASE put them online if you have it or send me the link?! They just disappeared ! PLEASE!
@Guims834 жыл бұрын
Osipova's is still available on KZbin (I've just seen it) and Marianela's is available on Facebook (just tap Marianela Nuñez Gamzatti through Google and you'll find it easily)
@EdmundStAustell11 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Bivolari14 жыл бұрын
Lovely.
@user-jw9cp3ew8l3 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@sospello14 жыл бұрын
This is magnificent--I see in the contest with the new program, you have prevailed--complimenti.
@RONIDC197913 жыл бұрын
i have watched the greats do this but darcy was my first and still favorite i feel like the rest are just mising something
@quetzalcoatltopiltzin24236 жыл бұрын
Godess!
@livinaonuegbu733911 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful and passionate!
@10clementine12 жыл бұрын
And how few people realize how difficult dance is!
@EdmundStAustell12 жыл бұрын
It's a real beauty. Good luck!
@user-jw9cp3ew8l3 жыл бұрын
💐💐💐💫🕊🙌
@Alicia94K11 жыл бұрын
Bravo !!!
@EdmundStAustell11 жыл бұрын
Interesting comment! Thank you!
@EdmundStAustell11 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean! She's wonderful.
@EdmundStAustell12 жыл бұрын
@pricla777 Thank you. Yes, I agree...she's wonderful!
@PeachyPinnaple12 жыл бұрын
deffs gonna use this for my audition piece
@jkokich11 жыл бұрын
Quiet strength
@EdmundStAustell11 жыл бұрын
It's called Gamzatti's Variation, and it's in the very last act, in what is commonly called the Temple Destruction Scene, just about 10 minutes before the end of the ballet.