DON QUIXOTE ballet PAS DE DEUX Maria Khoreva & Kimin Kim 2021.12.01

Мария Хорева, первая солистка Мариинского театра, Санкт-Петербург, Россия
Кимин Ким, премьер Мариинского театра, Санкт-Петербург, Россия
DON QUIXOTE ballet. Don't be frighten by a lack of applause. This does not mean that the public has stopped loving us. This is just a performance in a qualification round of ballet competition. There are simply no spectators in the hall, only specialists.
Балет Дон Кихот. Не пугайтесь отсутствию аплодисментов. Это не значит, что публика разлюбила нас. Просто в зале совсем нет зрителей, только специалисты.
Ballet Don Quixote, our legacy of the golden age of classical ballet, is a poignant example of how Spain is portrayed in ballets with its whirlwind ensemble dancing, castanets, fans, polka dot skirts, roses and decorative combs in women’s hairdos.
Despite its name, the ballet is not an adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ novel. Only one episode of the ingenious hidalgo’s many adventures serves as the basis for the story and the dancing scenes. It is a story about the failed wedding of the wealthy Camacho (Gamache in the ballet) to the fair Quiteria (Kitri in the ballet), who is also the object of affections of the villager Basil (Basilio). However, Don Quixote is in no way the lead character in the story by the ballet standards. His role is mostly that of a pantomime artist or a stage walker, while all the dancing feats are accomplished by other characters.
This festive, hot-tempered and virtuoso ballet was staged in 1900 (and transferred from the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow to the Mariinsky Theatre in 1902) by Alexander Gorsky after the eponymous ballet of Marius Petipa, which had graced the St Petersburg stage from 1871. The young and passionate choreographer Gorsky was heavily influenced by Stanislavski (who had just opened the Moscow Art Theatre) at the beginning of the 20th century. To make the ballet more ‘lifelike and truthful’ he turned the symmetrical corps de ballets, so common in his renowned colleague Petipa’s works, into a playful, lively, and cheerful crowd. The first spectators recalled, ‘the lively and passionate crowd in the square makes you believe up to a point of delusion in the sun, which makes you fall in love so keenly, tease each other, chase after the running beauty, who hides behind her fan…’
Gorsky kept the contours of the libretto, the music written by Minkus for Petipa, and many of the choreographic pieces for his production. However, Gorsky rearranged some of the scenes of the existing production.
The modern Don Quixote arguably features the most diverse dances from among the ballet repertory: one can still see the echoes of Marius Petipa, Alexander Gorsky, Fyodor Lopukhov, who created the ‘folkloresque’ Spanish fandango in 1923, and Nina Anisimova, who added her version of the gypsy dance in 1946. Moreover, many of those dancers who performed the role of Basilio can be considered co-choreographers for the main character. On many occasions did their tricks and ideas aimed at showcasing the artist himself in full glory make their way into the variations. For soloists, Don Quixote is not just a measure of virtuosity, but also an opportunity to be in the midst of a game, where even the smallest of roles might blossom into a colourful humoristic touch. For spectators, this production, featuring in equal measure genre and everyday scenes, character choreography and pure classical elements, is pure charm due to its generous serving of dancing and the atmosphere of carefree festivity.
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[@valerieklutchnikoff8441]

We desperately needs arts in our live. Music, paint, dance, literature... thanks to all the artists for making our live better, our soul happier. Your duo is perfection, you are an incredible dancer. With a such amount of work and talent you deserve a long, successful and happy artistic carrier. I Wish that all your dreams came true.

[@elisaserrano1807]

Kimin is so special dancer.. And Maria also is growing in a good way

[@user-ir4dt2sr2l]

Мария Хорева бриллиант в короне русского балета Очень хороша Так хотелось бы увидеть ее в Спящей Красавице

[@aoeleny]

Великолепгый дуэт! Мария и Кимин. Все графически четко, музыкально, чисто, уверенно, гармонично. Красота и труд, шимн созиданию

[@t.k.6060]

Получила большое удовольствие.... Прекрасные танцовщики и просто молодые люди!

[@user-bo7dk8rw3r]

Боже, какая красота! Идеальная Мария, а партнер такой изящный и деликатный! Наслаждение смотреть на них!

[@lialia-z]

Мария, Кимин это прекрасно! Настоящее искусство. Глоток свежего воздуха. Спасибо. Я впервые увидела Вас в Большом балете. И Мария и Кимин резко отличались от других участников. Я уже тогда знала, что у Вас прекрасное будущее в театре.

[@chimalmadanza8548]

She's getting better every single day. You can see is becoming not just an excelent technician, also an artist.

[@user-jk4bw6br6z]

Моя ты умница!!!! Я желаю тебе покорить весь мир, а главное быть счастливой в этом мире!!! Мне почти 40 лет и я до сих пор выхожу на сцену во многих спектаклях Лебединое, Раймонда, Дракула, Спящая, где я королева, в Дон Кихоте мать жениха, Батильда в Жизеле и для меня сцена это жизнь, тае вот я от всей дущи желаю тебе яркой и длинной жизни!!! Блестай и наслаждайся ею. Королева из Латвийского театра))

[@sashamanster]

Khoreva's technique has always been other worldly, but I felt her confidence and artistry really shone through in this performance. Feel like she still has room for growth in her embodiment of a role, but it's exciting to see her progress. I loved this performance, truly Mariinski prima-level. Brava!

[@Christina4758]

Perfectly said. She is perfect and their is room for improvement.

[@Z_loved]

I know what your saying. Her technical aspect is Extremely good! But her facial expression is nearly the same in all her roles, the area she needs to grow in is seeing her portrayal of the characters feelings. But brilliant dancing.

[@user-sj4ef8cm2g]

She needs to promote the character abd not herself

[@sylviaroyce8736]

Technically, she is wonderful. But there’s no excitement to her dancing, at all.

[@thomasdinan9667]

They are both dazzling! They give me hope for a fractured world.

[@osnatshaibe1534]

Beautiful Maria. Your dancing is captivating. Piercing straight into the heart. Impeccable, lively and sensual - simply perfect. Wishing you strength, health and happiness so that you’ll enlighten our world forever 💕🙏

[@AlexandraWolf-ql6bi]

It is a pure pleasure to watch Kim he is an artist with emotion and technique.

[@user-pf7dz6dt3z]

Браво! Это артисты, которые высоко держат планку русского балета. Тысяча воздушных поцелуев и миллион цветов на сцену 💖💐😍

[@jadestone8370]

I really want to get to your performance. And one day, I will tell my grandchildren that I saw young Khoreva myself!

[@benedettacarrara1323]

Bravoooooo 👏👏👏👏👏 I love watching all of your performances so much, you are such a beautiful artist ❤

[@kerriemckinstry-jett8625]

You continually blow me away with your sheer level of precision & control. Your performances are both artistically & technically amazing!

[@normamimosa5991]

Thank you for posting that Maria. So beautifully done - both you and Kimin Kim. Incredible actually! You silenced the applause, but as people all over the world watch this, the applause is thunderous and long.

[@user-kp7so6od2l]

Маша, Кимин - вы великолепны! Спасибо, Машенька, что выкладываешь такие прекрасные выступления! Пожалуйста, выкладывай побольше! Ведь никак невозможно по-другому вас увидеть! Театр ничем не делится...

[@adamkozowski7510]

Beautiful pas de deux. This time I saw that 32 fouettes done by Maria are perfect. Moreover the Kitri variation began at 7 min 25 sec is very light and improving the mood.

[@yunonnelemora9295]

It's wonderful seeing Maria mature throughout these years :))

[@MaritsColourfulAdventures]

Wow!! Absolutely incredible ❤️ two out of this world dancers on the same stage.

[@sabrinalionetti4895]

Tecnica mostruosa di questi due splendidi ballerini. Lui partner superlativo e lei destinata a diventare ancora più grande

[@gr8fuldeb699]

I love watching these two make magic. The dance beautifully together

[@elenacool6611]

Браво!!!Лучшая балетная пара Мария Хорева и Кимин Кими! Блестящее исполнение балета Дон Кихот! Исполнение безукоризненно чистое! Некоторые пишут подлые отзывы: Не обращайте внимание - это из зависти, или не понимания классического балета.

[@haydeeequinteros765]

Muy bella interpretación, bailarines supremos!! Gracias, gracias!! ,👏👏👏❤️🌹

[@marbadenas4930]

I saw you guys perform in Barcelona, summer 2019, IBStage Galas, and I still cannot believe what I saw. Dreaming on seeing you dance in person again. Keep working this hard and making us all dream :)

[@zoepan5558]

Her extensions are gorgeous 😍😍😍😩

[@fatimasofiaperezgaona7252]

Hello Maria! Thank you for always sharing your wonderful art with us. You are an inspiration for me and many people who strive and dedicate with love, we love you soooooooo much💖💖

[@laurast.martin2421]

Breathtaking beauty!!! Thank you!

[@user-id6ur3ju6w]

Любимый, любимейший балет!:))) Чудо, просто прелесть, красота!

[@josepereiraguimaraes2902]

Marina, a Rússia , comparada ao meu país, (Brasil) é uma outra galáxia , de um outro sol, onde tudo é muito lindo, gostaria desse viver mil anos em seu país, para me deliciar de tudo quanto mais belo que aí existe .

[@user-id6ur3ju6w]

@@josepereiraguimaraes2902 Жозе, вы были в России? Приезжайте в гости:)))

[@judithmcminn863]

Wow, wow, wow! Just magnificent Maria! Thank you for posting this. You are just radiant on stage and your control is breathtaking. Totally exquisite! Xx

[@tuchpongtulyayon6343]

Wow, magnificent dancing ! 🕺💃👏🙏❤💖

[@felizasun1827]

Absolutely stunning!!! You're so lovely and charming.

[@musikJT]

La grâce associée à la perfection donne ce grand ART !

[@user-to8hv9lz1r]

Kimin is the great !!!

[@annicarbone6643]

Ottima performance Kimim è bravissimo e non delude mai, anche Maria Khoreva è molto brava ci sono dei margini di crescita...ma è comprensibile in quanto è una giovane artista. Mi sono piaciuti molto entrambi ❤

[@anitabakhareva1723]

прекрасный дуэт!спасибо!

[@levondelite4072]

Just fabulous! What a showcase for the talent of these two remarkable dancers. I appreciate every opportunity I get to see them . . . . . especially Khoreva. Thank you so much! 👏👏👏👏

[@asclepius3117]

I have been eagerly waiting for Maria's Don Quixote and she exceeds my huge expectations - incredible balances, beautiful technique. It will be another signature role for her. Would love for her to spend a couple of minutes with Viengsay Valdes to tweak the flirty Spanish salero. Kimin is wonderful. Bravo!!!

[@salves3858]

Perfect! Bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@onlyfordancers2322]

Congratulations Miss Khoreva, you have fabulous technique and beautiful physical proportions.

[@mjr8791]

If perfection could be represented by movement, this would be it! :) Emotion as well, by the way!

[@bashizinyabahara8751]

you bring ballet to our home!!

[@irenkazoika]

Удачи Мария и Ким Мин!

[@user-fd7pw8ce2n]

По технике блестяще, теперь хотелось бы добавить эмоции, Маша только вперёд ! Добавите актерской игры ещё и вам не будет цены!

[@nikoll8558]

Техника, растяжки, гимнастика, а где душа, все чисто, как-то механически....

[@user-ws5up1tg8h]

Маша не увлекайся гимнастикой! Будь балериной!

[@user-of2vl9pz8m]

@@user-ws5up1tg8h сделанные чисто все балетные па это как все пропетые ноты в музыке! Она чуть ли не единственная, кто чисто технику делает. И души у неё хватает.

[@allsmiles1808]

Don Quixote is my fav ballet

[@martainespardo1738]

NO HAY PALABRAS!!!!! SOLO EMOCION!!!! SON IMPECABLES!!!!!LOS AMO!!!!!!⚘⚘⚘⚘🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@Minimeowzilla]

Incredible! Don't understand the black backdrop with the black costume combo tho... Can barely see Kimin's amazing dancing!

[@alexlannan5714]

Spectacular performance!

[@MishaSkripach]

Мария, это прекрасно!!!

[@mackennziemount28]

i just did your ballet class. PLEASE DO MORE!!! i loved it

[@elenacool6611]

Лучшая

[@daryador3847]

Just beautiful!!!

[@elijimenez7710]

Wow ❤❤❤ What a beautiful push pull performance. I can tell when Maria was like, really bro. And he’s like oh shit. Then she was like gotta hit it even harder. And she did! Russian is the best! Then he’s like, you need me! And she’s like, oh yea sorry. Not sorry, the slayed! You can just tell so much effort and passion comes from Maria. She is so perfect and giving to us with her teaching content. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@user-hu7nc8ez6b]

Какая красота!!! Лучшая Китри- лёгкость, изящество и грациозность!

Você é perfeita! Minha preferida desde a época que era estudante ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕

[@luanamoreno1879]

Incríveis ❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@betina14ariane]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!

[@wind7899]

Bravo to both!🌹🌹

[@angelsapphire6088]

Phew - Had to read the description when I didn't hear the applause haha. You guys are amazing!

[@ninekondor8254]

Прекрасно ! Браво !!!

[@mercedesvaldivia3081]

Gracias! Maria Khoreva por regalarnos tanta belleza, gracias por tu talento, por tu esfuerzo, humildad...por tanta perfección! Eres mi favorita!!

[@walquiriacaveda5575]

Grandes bailarinos! Adorei

[@valdemirperezcorrea2328]

Wonderful...!!!

[@Helen-lm5fz]

Beautiful 😍

[@minazackrison6385]

I had to learn and study this adagio because I was having trouble remembering it and this helped me tremendously

[@larisaev9889]

Спасибо, Маша! Очень красиво!

[@williamdeng1870]

Beautiful!

[@danzaterapiagm9633]

Son impecables. Hermosos. ⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@jordanaquirino1915]

Perfeitos 😍

[@dulcespinelli]

It is impossible not to be extremely frustrated by the lack of applause after these INCREDIBLE performances!!! If I were fortunate enough to ever watch someting THIS beautiful, I would have clapped until my hands fell off!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@brendadufaur37]

Dulce, Maria describes in her preface why there is no applause. It's because it is a competition. Just tap it and read the explanation. By the way, you are a true balletomane.

[@dulcespinelli]

@@brendadufaur37 I am sorry for my mistake, thanks for explaining to me the reason for the lack of applause! Still, it feels strange, lol. Also thanks for saying I am a true balletomane, but honestly I don't think I come close to that, I'm just a big fan. :)

[@micheleklemetson3591]

Thank you for the Fantastic athletic performance! But the level of artistry for this piece needs to be much higher. Remember the higher level of athletic performance the easier you have to make it look! That's what makes it unbelievable to watch!

[@allinicole7133]

I don’t know much about Maria’s partner, but this dance was so beautiful to watch and I aspire to become better like Maria.

[@71thamiresfreitas]

Maria's body movements are beautiful.🌹🌻

[@SunnyDaysAG]

Bravo!!! 👏 👏👏👏👏

[@laurehaddad4800]

Bravoooooo

[@dolorescarillo2434]

Beautiful

[@MishaSkripach]

This is beautiful!!!!!

[@brendadufaur37]

Bravo!

[@bettycurry6752]

Exquisite

[@nanaa7544]

Sooooooo good👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Lorena-mf8pk]

Bravissimiiii

[@bonniehawkins2979]

Splendid.

[@robertofalcone8442]

Gradevolissimi professionisti

[@PietroCaporaso1957]

Molto bello.

[@irinakoshkarova1727]

Bravi, ребята!

[@celesteaida48]

Spectacular kimin… she is good.

[@eduardasartorio8932]

Mas como arrasa!! 😍♥️

[@eduardasartorio8932]

Lots of love all the way from Brazil!! Ily Masha S2 My name’s Maria too ♥️

[@sandecox6031]

I recently subscribed to your Chanel. This past year I have taken up ballet again as an adult I’m serious about being the best I can be. I love your work out videos. I would love to see videos of what your diet is like? Would you share your diet on working and non working days?

[@stephanietaylor6086]

Beautiful Maria you should be principal Xx

[@user-to8hv9lz1r]

기민 so beautiful!!!

[@aurourasandsadprose9272]

This is flawless! You’re my idol ❤️❤️❤️ love from America 🇺🇸

[@Hannelitaa]

👏

[@vladpolushkin3610]

I hope we will see faster Kitri soon))

[@71thamiresfreitas]

😍🔥

[@JewelBelleLove]

💜💜💙💙

[@user-ht3dt9yl8v]

❤❤👏👏👏👏👏

[@mihonaito4345]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💃🕺❤️