Moonlight Sonata - Sergei Polunin, Otobutai Festival, Japan

Sergei Polunin performing Moonlight Sonata in Japan, Otobutai Festival, September 2019
Costumes by Tomoko Kawao
Choreography by Yuka Oishi
Kimono by Kazuaki Kameda
Gagaku Player Hideki Togi
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[@to1620]

This is one of the gifts of the internet; a person can be sitting alone somewhere, and yet be absolutely gifted the opportunity to witness a moment of art such as this. And not in some static, made for TV kind of way-but in a manner that allowed me to hear his feet strike the stage, and his breathing from exertion. A truly remarkable thing. I’m grateful to have seen this~

[@michelleforgie225]

I feel exactly the same way

[@AmericanGirl6128]

I Feel his pain as he Dances, his Enjoyment In the dance. And his let down when it is finished

[@tiziana5570]

Ho provato la stessa sensazione ! Davvero....BRAVO..mi sono sentita in armonia con il ballerino e mi sentivo facente parte del pubblico ...pazzesco👍

[@Cliodhna3ltlbrdsheal]

Thank you ❤

[@victordannymanoppo3712]

This song always make me remember someone special from my past 🙏

[@asha4644]

The rare gift of being able to reach an audience through dance is one only some can obtain.

[@ninettepage]

Dear Mr Polunin. I've watched the documentary on you on Netflix tonight and I am stunned, at a loss for words at your unparalleled talent.. You are simply an amazing performer. I've trained in classical piano from a young age so understand musicality and the emotions that music can bring forth. I've also dabbled for a few years doing ballet as a child (until I gave it up for horse riding - such fun!). I guess I'm just trying to say that I see you, feel you in my heart and I'm mesmerized every time I watch you perform. Thank you so much for sharing your stunning performances with us on the Internet. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You've got another fan for life.

[@suzianderson3003]

I have no words, no words I know can describe how amazing this man is. His mix of contemporary dance and classical ballet is just pure perfection. A pure genius!!!!

[@Sa_____________brina-y1v]

"Pura paixão " tbm ❤ nossa, lindo demais

[@SimonSverige]

He is probably the best ballet dancer of all time. he is probably doing more for ballet than anyone else in a century, yet the establishment reject him. What an amazing man and what an amazing tribute to Russia and the Ukraine.

[@nicoliebedisa7062]

Could you explain better his story? I understand if that sounds lazy of me, though

[@gjschwing]

you are right in all points- but not in one: its not a tribute to Russia, but to himself and to his art

[@arianrhodhyde4507]

@@nicoliebedisa7062 his parents divorced while sacrificing for him so that he could pursue a ballet career in england and he pushed himself past his limits because he thought his success would reunite the family. it's an altogether heartbreaking story if you watch the docuseries. suffice to say he was a prodigy for the royal ballet and they were so stuck in their traditions and hierarchies that he was forced to leave.

[@danielnovak1326]

He is definitely not. Check French dancers.

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

Nah. The best of all time is Baryshnikov, hands down. His ability is beyond belief.

[@chupaklobanoff411]

Сергей Полунин космический артист!!! Браво!!!!!!!!"

[@birdfriday]

One of the greats of all time, if not the greatest. His technique alone qualifies him, but his artistry and passion take him to another level. Brava

[@user-jb9eu5pg3o]

Я в полном восторге, потрясающе!!! Как же Полунин красив!!! Браво Вам, тысячу раз браво!!!💋💋💋

[@varandeepkaur9434]

Moonlight Sonata was meant to be performed in this way. Thank you Sergie. You look heavenly

[@marynazario174]

Heavily...

[@cathsalazar9930]

Damnnnnn he sure does!......

[@natalyaovchinnikova1901]

Гений! Спасибо родителям Сергея!Маме, папе ,бабушке Сергея низкий поклон,и дай Бог вам всего самого доброго!

[@carriepickett2687]

Knowing those temporary stages provide zero protection on a dancer’s joints landing their leaps and jumps, I find this performance incredible. Artists literally cannot help themselves even risking injury to perform like this. Traditional ballet stages like basketball courts have some “give” to them. I am in awe of his athletic ability here to adapt. Very difficult indeed and he makes it look easy. ❤

[@saraha7124]

I thought the same about the Hozier performance, in that he appears to be dancing on concrete!

[@milarakitina9999]

Сергей человек которого нельзя держать в рамках...в четырех стенах...чтобы творить ему нужна свобода ....чистый воздух...он танцует душой...

[@susanmayr-vy6of]

First of all , you are one of the most divine human being to have ever graced us with your artistry of movement on stage. Your life dedication to ballet and dance will never be in vain. You've achieved the gift of seemingly effortless movement and expression that the rest of us can only dream of. With intense admiration and awe ❣️

[@Macgregoriae]

Arresting, strong and masculine performance. I’m always amazed when male dancers can convey so much emotion through their movements and not just move for movements’ sake. Stay fearless Sergei! Bravo!!!

[@marygrabowski3766]

Angst amidst beauty!!!

[@mariahimmelsbach5747]

What an amazing, outstanding dancer! He is really the best dancer in the world! Thank you so much for showing us such a brilliant dancer! Magic Polunin! Great respect to you!😍💐💐💐🌹❤

[@natalyabutenko9054]

Браво, Сергей.Танцуете на разрыв наших сердец.Огромное спасибо.

[@lisamccall3037]

There is perfection on earth. It exist within this man

[@walnut4302]

fabulous🌟セルゲイがまるで日本の神である須佐之男命が憑依しているようでとても素晴らしかったです。完璧な神前舞でした。thank you❣️

[@Yamzeg0673]

Magique, intense et pur. C'est un véritable moment de symbiose entre le corps et l'esprit.

[@ТатьянаКравченко-ф2ц]

Невозможно даже слова подобрать, чтобы выразить впечатление от этого танца. Спасибо за такие сильные эмоции! Спасибо за ваш талант, Сергей!

[@valentinadibrova4913]

Оголенный нерв ! Душа плачет стонет Нежность и грусть любовь и победа ! Благодарю за радость !

[@marisabellorini2747]

L'energia, la luminosita', il mistero della luna interpretati per una volta al maschile: quanta bellezza!

[@НоннаДемина-з2й]

Номер, основанный на гармонии потрясающих по силе эмоций сонаты Бетховена,пластике и красоте обнаженного тела...и,одновременно,игре контраста утонченной классики на фоне экзотики Востока,- это что -то запредельно смелое и потрясающее...Браво,Сергей!!!

[@igorisvolkovickas4993]

По. Скорпионовски

[@СветаЧертова-н2м]

Музыка и танец сливаются в гармонии, вызывают сильные эмоции, переживания, а от музыки самой хочется взлететь и плавно парить в небесах, моё ПОлунину БРАВИССИМОООООООО.

[@ЛенаИванова-ъ1й2я]

Обалдеть. Сочетание великой музыки и прекрасного танца. Бетховен и Полунин прекрасны. Лунная соната просто шедевр. Каждый раз, как слышу это произведение, пробирает мороз по коже. Как так он смог через музыку передать свое состояние. Гений!

[@svetlanab3126]

You are the proverbial Pushkin of ballet 🙏🏻 Thank you for taking a risk and reinventing yourself and the dance 💗 you are glorious my dear!

[@echte3468]

да...на таком полу можно и угробиться,берегите себя мастер!!!!!!! Браво!!!!!!!!!

[@tweeterpie1]

Another brilliantly danced artistic piece by Sergei Polunin. 🙌 It always such a privilege to watch him perform.❤️

[@larisamironova3919]

Лицо невероятно выразительное. Казалось, что ему не хватает крыльев, чтобы взлететь. Индивидуальность зашкаливает,его ни с кем не спутаешь в любом движении. Но и музыка сама даёт силы танцевать так ярко и выразительно

[@ЛёликКурэйчик]

Восхитительно, завораживающе, до мурашек! Человек-магнит! Наслаждение! Браво. Огромное спасибо за ваш гениальный труд и талант. Счастья, добра и благодати!

[@galinadirmeitene3202]

Сергей-просто космос!!!!! Столько харизмы...

[@xfallenxlostx3254]

Everything about this is stunningly beautiful, from the costuming and choreography to Sergei’s facial and body expressions and use of space as he executes the dance. Just breathtaking. Thank you for sharing your incredible art with us, Sergei.

[@СергейМозговой-ъ7о]

Сергей Владимирович вы талант и большой умница,мысль читается во всём-от взгляда до движения кончиков пальцев, а исполнение завораживает. Здоровья вам и успехов на сцене! Спасибо за ваше творчество.

[@Озон-х5ъ]

Это танец души человеческой, страдающей, но несмотря ни на что свободной! Я увидела это. Мне понравилось, спасибо!

[@joziana55]

Нет слов, потрясающий Сергей Полунин!!!!!

[@ysibur]

Amazing 🤩 A dancer like him there must be one in a century.👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maxharvey6253]

Phenomenal. Embodying The Art of Movement and a level of skill , accomplishment , discipline , grace , beauty, flow, intelligence, Truth, that shines so brightly and uniquely - out into this world - enabling others to experience such qualities here by experiencing and seeing your dance and your unique gift. Thank you Sergei 🙏🏽

[@jobond3317]

Wow Sergei doesn't just dance but pulls you into his world of movement and emotion He speaks to you from his soul. Wonderful

[@ЛЮДМИЛАЭРМАН]

Сергей, Вы талантище, Вы завоевали наши сердца, смотрю и наслаждаюсь вашим танцем и получаю огромное удовольствие.Удачи Вам и вашей семье.

[@МилыйДом-д5г]

Спасибо за возможность видеть это великолепие! Браво!💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@МарусяФицай]

Спасибо Сергей, за исполнение, и за музыку Бетховена!

[@elenagorbachev7451]

Goosebumps! Amazing! Not only his body , his soul is dancing! One of the best dancers at all times. Bravo!

[@ЛарисаЛариса-д5о]

Фантастика, потрясающе❤ Великий Бетховен и Сергей это что-то, спасибо🙏💕 👍👋😎❤

[@kayrogers8417]

One of a kind. Genius at work❤️

[@antm64]

This dancer has an unique talent and skill set to be able to portray pain and suffering with such drama and strength...amazing!

[@belladonna1032]

He created a dark and sad dance.

[@rotseri1]

Thank You Sergei 💓

[@leadark]

Moonlight has always been my most loved piece of music, since I was a child ... and this man comes along and turns it into something so beautiful and painful that it makes me cry. Always thanks

[@belladonna1032]

What a painful dance...!

[@susanmartin3762]

This is my FAVORITE Beethoven AND classical song in the entire world. I didn't think there was any way to make this song any better... until I watched this dance. Sergei Polunin just made it better by dancing with it... not "to".. he dances WITH. He's another instrument in the orchestra... that just happens to be on stage. ❤

[@ДжулияН-б6е]

Браво, Сергей!

[@olgaslobodianiuk1600]

Спасибо Сергей, наша гордость. Вы завоевали сердца всего мира.Любим вас Гордимся .

[@ekaterinapervaya1712]

О, Боже... Это великолепно! И это наш родной человек! Счастье быть Вашим соотечественником, Сергей! Безумно рада была узнать, что у Сергея сложилась личная жизнь! Только добра и любви этому великому человеку!

[@SD._]

Absolutely stunning.

[@yulianaa4990]

Завораживающий танец и проникновенная музыка. Дух захватывает. Браво,Сергей!

[@xulioherrera7432]

Freedom of movements without breaking the order. Forte in the forte, piano in the piano. Beethoven's piano sonata which subtly introduced us the dramatic. romanticism. That's what I saw in your dancing, Mr. Polunin. Congratulations.

[@lizbourn4192]

I love that you followed your dream Sergei, you are truly amazing!!! ❤️

[@НатальяРоманова-д9ц]

Как же Вы талантливы и прекрасны! Спасибо!

[@BrendaClews]

Stunning---deeply moving. The costume of Japanese "tattoos," beautiful. And the way your rhythm moves in some moments into a resonance with a Butoh that seems to grow out of you nearly breaks my heart with beauty. Thank you for sharing, Sergei.

[@ТоняЖитина]

Зщш

[@mariannesmith5379]

God really gifted you the entire box of talent . You are so breathtaking, thank you

[@cyberbusca2009]

Breathtaking ballet! He's wonderful!

[@ВелаПортугальская]

Спасибо, что делитесь столь невозможным и невероятным!

[@ВовнаТамара]

Гений,!!! Я ни разу не была в театре, но плакала от его танца. Сергей, просто Бог танца, воплотившийся на грешной земле.

[@galinagalinaa3581]

Посмотрите других великих русских танцоров! Васильев, Лиепа, Лавровский, Годунов и многие другие!

[@susanwilliams2794]

Beautiful beyond words. What a privilege to see this.

[@Света-н4р]

Браво🎉🎉🎉

[@mihokoimai5399]

Your performance touched my heart. And as a Japanese, I felt proud of the Japanese stage, thank you💖

[@СергейСемушкин-и8о]

Невозможно оторвать глаз , какое умение владеть своим телом , просто завораживает , хочется смотреть и смотреть и смотреть на это нежное и чувственное великолепие !

[@СветланаДомникова-б9с]

Спасибо за возможность прикоснуться к прекрасному. Радуйте нас почаще.Подписка.

[@ВалерияСтарцева-с6з]

Очень загадочно! Таинственно и красиво! Уметь сочетать, казалось-бы, на первый взгляд, несочетаемое - огромный талант!❤❤❤

[@ЕленаЕВМ]

Обожаю Полунина,это талантище. Танец завораживает, живёт танцем. Мурашки по коже. Очень талантливый танцор,таких мало. Танцем рассказал о своих чувствах и слов не надо..

[@lynlutskanova2507]

I can see tides... elements, winds, fire... nature! Emotions! Flight and falls... Beginnings and ends. The almighty circle of everything... It’s beautiful! And a little bit scary and sad...

[@sylviamcguinness2090]

Control and grace-fulness = Extraordinary performance!!👏⚘👏⚘👏⚘👏⚘Much love from England and such a privilege to see this!!!!❤

[@SvetlanaTulasi]

Просто потрясающе. Beyond any words 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@dianegilbank5095]

Unbelievable!! What an amazing artist he is superb, a dancer of the utmost artistry. Thank you for this performance Sergei

[@barbaraferreira9986]

That was literally breath taking, i felt like my chest was tight during the whole performance.

[@mariacastelos8151]

Simply beautiful! Clean lines and so apparently simple ... ❤️

[@antonelazuliani6133]

A gift for the heart...amazing performance!!!!.

[@НеллиГриб]

Полунин и Лунная-один корень"лун", эта музыка настолько близка Сергею, он растворяется в ней и видишь Заоблачный танец!!! Спасибо за шедевр!!!

[@casch5695]

Magistral, il allie technique, puissance et grâce. Que d heures de travail pour une telle maîtrise.

[@bingibongo2795]

I suffer from depression and ptsd - seeing this beautiful man makes me so greateful that I am alive. It‘s worth it.

[@christinelang8798]

Absolutely STUNNING. Graceful, strong, brilliantly talented and oh so beautiful. God given talent. So blessed. Thank you for sharing your exquisite talent. 😍❤️😍

[@jenniferbradley7458]

Amazing performance.Bravo!👏

[@petri000]

El mejor bailarín que ha pasado por éste mundo... único!!! Gracias por ésta maravilla!!!🙏🙏🙏❤👏👏👏👏👏🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦

[@Eraaaa-302]

Segei ju jeni nje gjeni!! I adhurueshem,kaq shume emocione..ne nje muzg ne Japonine e bukur mistike!!❤❤ Ju jeni nje yll!!

[@hcarroll22]

I wish I could have seen “more” of my favourite dancer. I feel like the camera was rarely in the right place to capture Sergei’s strength and beauty. All the wrong camera angles unless you only wanted to capture the rawness of emotion. That said, breathtaking as usual.

[@SandraThibault]

This was such a wonderful and moving performance. I felt very touched by the vulnerability and the freedom and beauty of his dancing. Such a gift to be able to see this. Thank you.

[@nicolehourcade]

Magical place, beautiful choreography with an independant stunning dancer🌺🎵💥

[@ast4280]

Watch Dancer the 2016 documentary about him

[@nicolehourcade]

@@ast4280 i saw it

[@joncarsello7987]

Beautiful, beyond words.

[@ЛАЛИТА-ж8т]

Красив как греческий бог...

[@AmericanGirl6128]

Nothing SOOO BEAUTIFUL as This

[@brendagouws659]

Absolutely remarkable. The most stunning piece of art I've been privileged to witness and experience. Bravo Sergei Polunin 👏👏👏

[@dropdeadhysteria]

So fluid. So beautiful.

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

Beautiful music and so creative!! Sergei executes the difficult choreography with wonderful lines, fluidity and attention to detail. Such a pleasure to watch, C ❤❤❤

[@mariajosefabailon4336]

Maravillosa puesta en escena. Bravo Serguei! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@НатальяСавельева-у9э]

На фоне безмятежной музыки танец мятежной души. Сошлись все гениальности - композитор, артист, балетмейстер и художник по костюмам. Всем Браво!!!

[@ЛюдмилаСирикова]

Это самая мятежная музыка!!! Это пропасть отчаяния и обреченности!!

[@АннаАнна-й7и]

@@ЛюдмилаСирикова смиренность от невозможности что-то изменить

[@ОльгаИгнатушина]

Особенно, художник по костюму...

[@earthaddicted]

besmjateznaja musyka 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@verad8619]

БРАВОООООООООО!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Спасибо за шедевр. Спасибо за ошеломляющий танец, пластику и воздушные прыжки.

[@tamilazhuchkova9244]

Как всегда прекрасен!!! Браво!!!!

[@npats550]

And this is why people dance. And what the audience goes to see. Not just the steps and gravity defying leaps. Bur for the story, the narrative that even when there are no words, the body, facial expression, gives the framework to bring your interpretation to it. This guy deserves to go down on history, like the great male dancers-Nureyev, Barishnikov, Ireland Mukhamedov, Anthony Dowell... Thank you Sergei.

[@ingain]

Ничего ж себе!!! 😮 Вот это крик души!!! Вы не играете роль, но раскрываете свои чувства!!! Красиво рассказали свою историю... Браво!!! 💐💗

[@marijke-pilates-yoga]

You feel this emotion💯 , great dancer and beautiful dancing❤️🙏

[@isabella6206]

My two loves ballet and Japan heavenly.

[@ИванИванов-э6в5г]

Спасибо за великолепное.... зрелище, танец... атмосферу... за ваше дыхание.... все прекрасно!

[@madam1258]

Bravo! amazing ! it was a wanderful stage i saw In kyoto.Japan. Ninnagi temple is my favorite place in kyoto. please come back to japan. Someday lookiing forward to.

[@JoButterwick]

Breathtaking!

[@angiebams123]

Most beautiful, expressive piece of movement I've ever seen. Stunned.