Dying Swan - Lopatkina, Osipova, Zakharova

[@adrianaclark8498]

Each dancer brought different emotion and movement to the death throes of a dying animal. However, Lopatkina's interpretation was absolutely exquisite. A perfect blending of art and tragedy.

[@YTAKORR]

Lopatkina is almost not human in this interpretation, her arms are wings. PURE PERFECTION!

[@classicalaid1]

I had the good fortune watching her and Igor Zelenski dance at the onset of their legendary careers. Unforgettable.

[@cutiecandy6665]

Yes!

[@g.wewersowicz]

She reminds me of Maya Plisetskaya and her performance when she was 61

[@deboraoliveira3742]

I literally cry watching.

[@jenylogan1]

Lopatkina sublime !

[@cici.trinity]

Lopatkina looked like an actual swan for a few moments. Her performance was incredible and made me cry.

[@cutiecandy6665]

Absolutely

[@flonoiisana4647]

I was moved by it and I cannot explin why. I'm not one to get emotional for a dance. But she did get me there.

[@henricoshawty85]

Svetlana Zakharova makes a dying swan look absolutely graceful, beautiful and heartbreaking. She is so stunning. 💖

[@ИринаКоролева-с2с]

Только Ульяна Лопаткина, непревзайденная! Она не танцевала, а плыла по "воде , а эти два "крыла "!Танец завораживает, браво!

[@francesgonzalez5796]

Lopatkina her arms are amazing, the best dying swan.

[@mariamartin8516]

Lopatkina, without any doubt. Love her.

[@anguswalsh6067]

Each of the variation brought a different feeling and for me, I love Lopatkina's version the most just in that she's so graceful in her movements and her body line is just phenomenal. Lopatkina felt like acceptance, knowing that death is inevitable and it was her last chance to dance to her heart content, sorrow oozing from her but in a way that makes people gaze at her all mesmerized. Osipova on the other hand was like a wounded swan in denial, couldn't process the truth that she was dying, still struggling to dance, to fly, and her emotions translated beautifully in her steps and I truly loved her interpretation, especially the ending, showing clearly how desperate the swan still wanted to reach the sky but her wings already gave out. Zakharova embodied pure regret and grief in her performance, and it was so heartbreaking to watch her variation. It almost felt nostalgic the way she moved across the stage, like she was reminiscing of the past, of when she was still freely flying around. Technically, I have no words because I am still much a beginner as a viewer, but emotionally, they all captivated me in different ways but all the same, relaying a part of death that feels true to life.

[@rokelle_2012]

Beautifully put!

[@pimpozza]

What a lovely comment, Angus. Really enjoyed reading it..

[@georginareid3828]

Beautifully written and could n the more in agreement

[@antonyakubovskiy1887]

Вы поэт

[@pq629]

Wow you have a way with words, beautiful interpretations

[@yandynestorperez7501]

Lopatkina forever!

[@LTR-326-S]

Великолепное исполнение Ульяны Лопаткиной, каждое движение завораживает, не возможно оторвать взгляд. Ее эмоции прошли сквозь душу.....

[@noraephram9103]

Lopatkina’s interpretation was so beautiful and enthralling. Perfect 💛

[@jyorion2788]

absolut dream

[@wolfiesownx4893]

Lopatkina’s interpretation is so tender, introverted and restrained , it is really like the final hours of a being losing its strength and resigning to its death. Absolutely mesmerizing. The others are fantastic too, but to me, this one is the most enthralling. Beyond words.

[@Pockymochi8]

Lopatkina, that was so graceful and delicate. She looks like an actual swan dancing. It's incredible

[@ОЛЬГАОвечкина-э4ц]

Господи, Ульяна Лопаткина божественна... Не танцевала, Прожила Лебедем...

[@silky0439]

After the first performance, I could barely sit through the others. Lopatkina was absolute perfection!

[@nelkatanelka]

Just the same feeling. And especially after THE swan to watch Osipova - rough, indelicate ...unbearable, no!

[@raulalonso-aued5905]

All are exquisite! However, Lopatkina blew me away!!!!!!

[@Доброта679]

Ulyana Lopatkina самый естественный лебедь, это танец, исполненный не столько телом, сколько душой. Я не вижу технику, а вижу Лебедя.

[@jinpuhirsch5314]

Lopatkina’s interpretation was heartfelt abd sublime....no extra drama or fanfare.....exquisite!

[@ЕленаМММ-ж3з]

Все балерины прекрасны, но Ульяна Лопаткина танцует так потрясающе, руки просто волшебно парят в воздухе, как у настоящей птицы! Невероятного мастерства балерина! Наталья Осипова в Жизели прыгала так, как будто зависала в воздухе, ни малейшего напряжения не было видно. Изумительная техника! Светлана Захарова просто обворожительна в роли чёрного лебедя, так завораживает и соблазняет, просто блеск! Всем нашим прекрасным балеринам - Потрясающе! Браво! И низкий поклон вашему каторжному труду и трудолюбию!

[@АннаСтарчукова]

Ульяна Лопаткина - само совершенство ❤️

[@Анна-ю7ъ4л]

Это действительно птица, форэва 🙃 Это прекрасно, превосходно! Светлана Захарова тоже прекрасно! Но Ульяна Лопаткина лучше по мне

[@RememberRox]

2:23 she literally looks like a swan! Her performance was so breathtaking i almost cried

[@57113]

Ulyana has been graced with the perfect body for a ballerina, her movements, legs, long arms and equisite hand movements sets her apart from other ballerinas. She is so intune with the music. The greatest Russian ballerina of her generation. Thank you Ulyana for giving the audience your perfection in the art of ballet. ❤❤❤❤❤ 6:43

[@tamb9729]

Lopatkina's arm movements are gorgeous!

[@martarico6451]

Lopatkina’s interpretation was absolutely mesmerizing!

[@lisahumphries3898]

Wow! Lopatkina brought tears to my eyes. Just beautiful!

[@amywaves80s]

La que más me gustó fue la versión de Ulyana Lopatkina, ¡incomparable y conmovedora es un cisne de verdad!!! ¡Natalya Osipova me sorprendió por primera vez interpretando a la perfección la versión de Anna Pavlova de 1925! Su actuación fue un viaje al pasado, ¡parecía Pavlova! No hay nada que decir sobre Svetlana, ella está perfecta como siempre (pero demasiado fría). Felicitaciones desde Argentina!!!

[@francobarcellos1319]

Lopatkina is a perfect classic dancer. Her arms move so lightly like algae.

[@SofiaNevskaya-w4e]

Лопаткина изумительна. Неземная, волшебная, вдохновенная, божественно артистичная. Настоящий лебедь. Танцует все ее тело, а ее руки- это что-то фантастическое. Лучше всех.

[@marigc232]

All three ballerinas danced so beautifully, but Lopatkina interpreted the Dying Swan the best.

[@gaeashkar]

Lopaktina is perfect 💖

[@zizomahlabela4947]

Lopatkina straightening up with her ‘hind leg’ gives me chills every time 1:08 amazing

[@ЛюдмилаНоздрюхина]

Да, Ульяна Прекрасная лучшая. Лучший лебедь. Руки-крылья.

[@Cat-no8ts]

Lopatkina is breathtaking! I could envision onto the backdrop of darkness a beautiful swan that is floating towards its eternal rest. So breathtaking!Osipova... another lovely!

[@MioshiB6]

Lopatkina .... Just Brilliant ..Entire Body Professional Ballet and Swanlike As Well ... Sensational !

[@ОльгаГофман-о8у]

Ульяна Лопаткина вне конкуренции. Хотя видела этот балетный номер в исполнении многих великих балерин, никогда не испытывала таких эмоций - сердце замерло и мурашки по телу. Это другая лига!

[@Ирина-в6б3ы]

Дело предпочтения... Ульяне всегда хочется булочку предложить...Ну,простите, Тень,а не живое существо. А посмотрите как это танцевала Павлова. Роль- дл одной ...

[@ОльгаГофман-о8у]

@@Ирина-в6б3ы Я видела как это танцевали: Павлова, Уланова, Плисецкая, Макарова,.....и даже Волочкова с Коупленд(это ужасно). Не спорю Павлова была великая балерина, но после неё этот номер исполняли не менее великие балерины и каждая нашла свой образ. Невозможно объяснить, почему одно исполнение трогает до глубины души, а другое нет. По поводу веса - бодипозитив в балете - нонсенс. Вес недолжен превышать 50 кг, а учитывая высокий рост современных балерин.....

[@nbond]

Согласна. Когда я увидела первый раз Умирающего лебедя в исполнении Ульяны Лопаткиной, у меня выступили слёзы.

[@СветланаГорячева-ъ9м]

@@Ирина-в6б3ы Смотрели - и не прониклись попытками изобразить физическую агонию несчастной птицы. Осипова теперь двигается в этом направлении. Исполнение Лопаткиной интеллигентнее и тоньше.

[@МарияАфанасьева-м5х]

@@ОльгаГофман-о8у, Волочкова танцевала "Лебедя" лучше всех вместе взятых. Не надо ля-ля.

[@andiacal]

Lopatkina by far the best!!!!!❤❤

[@annicarbone6643]

Sono bravissime tutte e tre. Ma l'interpretazione che preferisco è quella di Lopatkina, è coinvolgente oltre ogni misura...un uso magistrale delle braccia...magica! Non ci sono parole adatte a descrivere questa meraviglia!

[@nikoll8558]

Из лучших самая лучшая Лопаткина!!!

[@nataliapoutilina4688]

Как все хороши. Наша балетная школа самая лучшая в мире. Ульяна Лопаткина изумительна, такая пронзительности, утонченность, красота, доходящая до совершенства. Спасибо большое за огромное наслаждение.

[@ЛенаЛевицкая-и6ч]

Лопаткина- поцелована лебединым Богом. Неземная....

[@kanawkina]

Лопаткина лучшая!

[@alineoliveiraandrade1653]

I love Zakharova. Perfect. ♥️

[@nevaehsangel9620]

Just so moving, Lopatkinas verison and the last were just divine ! The arms gave me the feeling she was a swan ! Just stunningly beautiful! I could watch her and the last girl forever!

[@lifenlunacy5833]

The first ones arms had such beautiful lines. It was like watching a bird fly.

[@milellasilvia6655]

Lopatkina - phantastisch!

[@marinatalio3188]

Lopatkina. The only one.

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

Her emotional delivery with those flowing arms portrays the swam beautifully. 💕💕❤❤

[@musicloverlondon6070]

For me she is unequalled in this role. Breathtakingly beautiful.

[@Cent4man]

No one has ever danced it better

[@Ellatigojusticiero]

Zakharova the best!!!

[@ВладимирМаксимчиков]

Русские балерины все, only one, запомните на веки вечны

[@Gulbekianbcn]

Lopatkina is a swan wounded to death, ethereal and beautiful

[@MrsSquishy2010]

Lopatkina for me. Hands down!

[@elenabaturina1808]

Ульяна Лопаткина завораживает! Самая лучшая!

[@andersons76]

Lopatkina my queen

[@stickywicket7585]

I watched these 3 ladies a few times because it seemed that the comments favored the first performance and I wanted to form my own opinion. Definitely the winner is young lady #1. She's much more precise in her movements and as fluid as Evian. She's absolutely flawless and appears light as a feather. The grace in her arms alone is miraculous. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I favor young lady #3 for her performance. The young lady who was the second performance seemed a bit messy in her movements at some points. I am not someone who watches a great deal of ballet but I do love it. I jumped down the YT rabbit hole looking for a specific piece of classical music. Life is like the YT rabbit hole. You never know what you're going to get.

[@marybradley4227]

ULopaktina is a swan nobody comes nere she is the goat without a doubt

[@liliyaporfenenko9690]

Лопатки на-самый лучший вариант исполнения, браво!

[@veritygazzard7210]

All beautiful and perfect technically but Lopatkina is just on another scale… she IS a swan

[@szecsiandrea4936]

Zakharova is the best. The distance between them can count in lightyears!! Svetlana 's performance is perfect, no one compares to her❤

[@amywaves80s]

❤Больше всего мне понравился вариант Ульяны Лопаткиной, бесподобный и трогательный! Наталья Осипова Впервые меня удивила, идеально исполнив версию Анны Павловой 1925 года!!! Ее выступление было путешествием во времени, она была похожа на Павлову!!! О Светлане и говорить нечего, она как всегда идеальна (Но слишком холодна). Поздравления из Аргентины!!!

[@The444traveler]

L O P A T K I N A is OTHERWORLDLY here. She's embodying a dying swan! You get to really feel & believe what is happening through her interpretation. I was lost in the elegance & beauty of her arms (like real wings) ! The artistry and ability to BE the character. Brava Queen! 👑 Zakharova is Beautiful with a well performed rendition of the character & execution of movement. Always with exquisite lines. Though she's an Amazing talented Ballerina, I'm not sold on Osipova in this particular variation. She doesn't fit the body type as the other two either. Her rendition appears to be more "human" feigning/acting like a dying swan. I found myself distracted by the dance/ pretending to be a dying swan through moving as opposed to just becoming the swan thru acting with the character. Her arms are not always in character. Doing less would have been so much more. Great to watch them All. 👍🏽🔥

[@СветланаРуслана-н8ъ]

Все правильно написали. Согласна с Вашим мнением! Абсолютно правы! 🎁🎉🎁🎉

[@Mad.Chemist]

@@СветланаРуслана-н8ъ Присоединяюсь к вашему мнению на 100%.

[@Mad.Chemist]

Totally agree with you. In my humble opinion, Lopatkina is the best Swan out of the three

[@Mad.Chemist]

Osipova is great, but not here, not as a dying Swan. In other words... WTF was that??? 😬👀

[@Mad.Chemist]

I have watched Osipova here several times. It just looks like a parody 😅 of a human pretending to be a dying Swan. Plus, in places, it looked like a "drunk Swan" or a "stoned Swan", high as a kite, legless Swan. 😬😅 Sorry, I know it sounds nasty, but it's sooooo funny, I can't help it. 😅

[@stevielaxer3742]

zakharov is always my favourite. she moves like a feather and you can see the story in her face. you see the sadness, the fear, the fatigue! its amazing! I don't see a dancer, i see a swan😍

[@joeyk.4629]

Wow. To be honest, I know nothing of ballet or ballet dancers but still this piece of art brings tears into my eyes somehow. Her legs actually seem to be underwater, almost like haze, while her arms float in the air as if there’s no gravity. Every twitching, trembling, and flapping of her looks so fragile and powerful at the same time (don’t know how). And the final collapse in 3:20… It just beautifully aches. I’ve never seen a dying swan but I guess I must feel in the same way that I do now. Thank you for sharing this. Wonderful performance.

[@sabrinanaskoland7694]

Lopatkina is the Swan!!!

[@bettycurry6752]

They were all lovely

[@rafadydkiemmacha7543]

Question: How much grace can you have? Lopatkina: Yes.

[@gwendolynrobinson3900]

The way her arms flow and bend almost unnaturally behind her really sells the swan vibes. Its incredible to watch

[@ИринаЭлк]

Лопаткина божественно прекрасный лебедь, абсолютно естественна в каждом движении, невозможно представит что-то лучше. Захарова прекрасна, Осипова разочаровала, мужик повеселил

[@nelkatanelka]

Osipova - kind of Volochkova-light. 😆

[@ЛесяТищенко-ю2т]

Лопаткина здесь лучшая: Лебедь - а не драма, не постановка, не техника, не рёбра. Хотя Осипова проигрывает только от бездарной хореографии по принципу "хоч гірше аби інше" - перегружена драматизмом и обеднена мозгами. Захарова - просто ходячая анатомия, считаешь её рёбра... хотя видно, что очень старается.

[@АннаПетрунина-в2ф]

@@nelkatanelka ну вы сравнили...

[@nelkatanelka]

@@АннаПетрунина-в2ф Мне очень жаль, но я чувствовал именно это. Мне Осипова нравилась в других ролях, но это, точно это совсем не ее.

[@yuliapodolnaya5179]

Не совсем корректно сравнивать съёмки разных планов, у Лопаткиной более удачный кадр. Но. Она из потустороннего мира абсолютно, в ней есть что-то демонически притягательное, дикая стихия. При этом видно, что это не столько за счёт внешних данных, сколько за счёт ювелирной интеллектуальной работы над танцем.

[@williamruy9350]

Ulyana is a Goddess.

[@felicity1877]

I love the Swan from the music so much and also the ballerinas performing in Pavlova's legacy this famous dance piece are nice to watch! I love all these beautiful swan movements (:

[@geriannroth449]

Zakarova was incredible amazing MAGICAL

[@johannastromberg1307]

Lopatkina has the emotional aspect down and Zakharova's arms are mesmerising. But I also really enjoyed Osipova's verion. I like her in general, but I didn't think the Dying Swan would be a good part for her. But she has a more desperate mood and port de bras than the more usual interpretation, which actually works.

[@DianaRebeca1]

I adore the 3 of them so much ♡ perfect beautiful dancers Osipova is my choice, she's incredible ♡

[@ToNoodleOrNotToNoodle711]

Lopatkina and Zakharova are just stunning, stunning. It feels like you’re watching a swan. Just beautiful 😭 But I’m sorry, Osipova needs a lot of work. I’m so sorry.

[@imangiomo]

This . . She was trying TOO hard, hunny. No restraint in a performance which requires a great deal of it. ❤

[@nestorloriogaray9504]

Lopatkina pura perfección 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Nata-r1e]

Ульяна божественная 🌷

[@gloriadigiuseppeantonio3693]

Lopatkina die beste

[@natialaba7720]

Lopatkina❤❤❤❤❤❤❤is the best❤❤

[@sophiebowman456]

For this one specifically, Lopatkina, (never been a huge fan of hers but god those arms are stunning) Anna Pavlova is the best in this, Plisetskaya close second.

[@eg-2585]

Do you mind me asking (respectfully) why you’ve never been a big Lopatkina fan? You’re of course entitled to your opinion, but before now I’ve honestly never encountered someone who doesn’t like her, haha. I always presumed she was one of those ballerinas that was universally loved!

[@sophiebowman456]

@@eg-2585 See, it’s not that I dislike her, I’m just overall indifferent. I completely understand her star factor, she just doesn’t appeal to my taste personally. Usually I just don’t find her all that emotional, but for this solo, she just blew me away, she did a great job!Thank you for being so respectful!

[@eg-2585]

@@sophiebowman456 Fair enough! And also thank you for the same :)

[@sophiebowman456]

@@ellest1485 Ulanova was also stunning!!

[@Борис-ф9д]

А вы Павлову видели????

[@sociedadjaponesadebenefice7402]

Mi favorita sin duda alguna es Sakharova. Simplemente perfecta. Su expresión, su suavidad me conmueve enormemente. Lopatkina tiene hermosos brazos, lindos movimientos, pero no me genera la misma emoción que Sakharova. Osipova no me gustó, me distrae y la encuentro brusca, incluso sobreactuada. Es como la versión de Trocadero. No genera la emoción que tiene esta hermosa pieza. Sin duda las tres manejan la enorme técnica que requiere bailar la muerte del cisne, pero en mi caso me quedo con Sakharova, es la que me transporta y me emociona hasta las lágrimas....

[@fanc.5711]

Agree

[@josy28xo]

To me it seems that Ulyana has the ability to surrender to her characters and leaving her ego behind. Her performances are still her very own. So much beauty, grace, selflessnes and dedication.

[@veroarcila6208]

Always... Svetlana 💕

[@janetunderwood5018]

So beautiful. Makes me want to cry.

[@denimili7659]

Osipova, hands down. You can see that swan struggling to dance his last dance. The swan has the willpower, but not the strength. You can see that swan dying and it's amazing.

[@EuroForUkraine]

Lopatkina is Number 1, no doubt. Osipova? Not sure..i kinda like how she danced (Pavlova would be pleased) but at times it felt like there was TOO MUCH dying and the way her mouth was quite open almost all time distracted me and at times her movements looked a bit funny..trockadero-like.

[@ashbods8115]

I know what you mean but I loved it it feels like she was focusing more on the death of the animal the swan and less on the death of Odette

[@Борис-ф9д]

Каждая прекрасна по-своему!

[@brunobalog]

As much as people like Osipova for her acting, I always feel she's too over the top. Her dying swan is so dramatic, it actually takes me out of the emotion of the piece. Lopatkina gives a really touching interpretation, so beautifully subtle and yet full of technique.

[@pasionbarroca]

Lopatkina la más sublime

[@JB-vr1vz]

Lopatkina was stunning.

[@lmp772]

Конечно Лопаткина!!!!!!!!!

[@lerepertoiredelacuisine]

Прежде всего, два Гения: Камиль Сен-Санс и великий русский хореограф Михаил Фокин, сочетание прекрасной музыки и бессмертной хореографии этого номера! И три прекрасных русских балерины, как три бриллианта в короне, невозможно налюбоваться и отдать предпочтение, все хороши, все уникальны!

[@pimpozza]

Too beautiful for words.. ❤ Reduces me to tears every time.. 👏

[@Jade_s2]

Não sei se é por cauda do horário(3 horas da manhã), mas a musica, juntamente com os movimentos de Lopatkina que é simplesmente impecável, tão gentil, e serena e ao mesmo tempo triste, estão me dando um sono profundo, uma sensação de calmaria.

[@drh325]

Osipova! The drama of death. Powerful. Trocadero - love this take on the ballet

[@xiscapalmersegura3743]

Sentimiento, arte, cuanta maravilla junta!!!!!!

[@doitdiaries3797]

No1 is fantastic. Beautiful wings ❤️

[@karinecarvalhomodel]

Zakharova is my best

[@wuilmarksalcedo2018]

Absolute pure perfection and breath taken!!!!

[@virusjonas]

I see 3 kinds of interpretation... n actually for me the 3 of them complete each other: Natalia: asking for help! Zakharova: she’s denying to what it's going to happen Lopatkina: acceptance.

[@DanceLineBallet]

Very interesting 👌😊

[@ElisePerformances]

I felt that these were three different interpretations of death, or three different kinds of deaths. It seemed that most posters preferred Lopatkina's very graceful death. A death without conflict. The first time I saw this I didn't like Osipova's interpretation. But after seeing it a few times I like it the most. You can feel the pain. Osipova has so much strength, in the latter parts you can see her muscles contorting. This interpretation is so stark, so real. Zakhartova's version is graceful but with more tension and struggle than Loparkina's, but with some of the struggle.

[@Swimmer47]

I liked Svetlana’s interpretation more, although Lopatkina’s performance was exquisite. My feeling is that Zakharova’s dance captured that of a dying animal. Osipova’s dance reminded me of Pavlova’s interpretation of the dance. Maybe it is that Osipova and Pavlova have the same body types…more athletic instead of grace. My thought is that Zakharova is the prima ballerina assoluta among all female dancers and that, one day when she retires, Lopatkina will assume the honor. Osipova is wonderful in her own right when it comes to her magnificent jumps. She just doesn’t have the “lines” needed to convince me that she is better than the other two. Perhaps her performances in other ballets are better but Svetlana’s performances always leave me “slack-jawed”.

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Лопаткина!!! И только она!!!