Swan Lake Finale

This is a spectacular finale to Swan Lake by the American Ballet Theater will Gillian Murphy and Angel Corella. The Sorcerer is played by Issac Stappas.

[@allyj.3523]

I cannot believe no one has mentioned the orchestra. Who was the conductor? Who did the arrangement for the score? The soloist at the beginning? This is the most touching orchestral performance I have ever heard for this scene.

[@lavinder11]

I looked it up by theninfo in the description. It's ABT Swan Lake with Gillian Murphy and Angel Corella. The orchestra is Kennedy Center Opera House orchestra conducted by Ormsby Wilkins.

[@contreras9776]

This is just about the best version out there. Them dying in the end to break the spell, like an opera tragedy, destroying the sorcerer in the process, the corps floating like angels to the harp sequence, then love springing eternal - it's all just utter perfection.

[@josswindsor8288]

Sencillamente pura y divina perfección,se disipan las ultimas notas en gloriosos acordes

[@kellyliles1458]

Uhhhh ya what you said

[@corinagarcilazo]

Is true, I think is the best ending 😭😭😭

[@ayda7430]

The music at the end when the sun begins to rise is so simplistic and beautiful.

[@dennisfleming5625]

Agree...the violins plucking and the harp's running chords are enough to choke me up every time.

[@333br]

That's my favorite part, i rewind it so many times.

[@myminisworld2479]

Ayda Ozdoganlar mehaba

[@YEUWYU]

it makes me cry every time

[@YEUWYU]

but dont u agree thte dancers make it even more beautiful and wonderful?

[@funcionamaldito]

Wow, the way the swans merged with the fog... I'm speechless.

[@crazyorganist1609]

Tchaikovsky's music is heartbreakingly beautiful

[@dbera2591]

That's what makes it even more beautiful and unique

[@karennoble4957]

A great genius! of immortal music.

[@crazyorganist1609]

@@karennoble4957 definitely

[@Christ4JewsGentiles]

“We all know the story. Virginal girl, pure and sweet, trapped in the body of a swan. She desires freedom, but only true love can break the spell. Her wish is nearly granted in the form of a prince. But, before he can declare his love, the lustful twin, the Black Swan, tricks and seduces him. Devastated, the White Swan leaps off a cliff, killing herself and, in death, finds freedom”.

[@Autumnn668]

Christ4JewsGentiles that is so beautiful

[@cesarabrahamcastanedavalen3788]

The lines pronounced in Black Swan, written by Oronofsky

[@whatisyouth1]

Thank you!😍

[@mynameis6832]

Omg I read it in his accent lol

[@anayagami2492]

OMFG BLACK SWAAAAAAN😍 Finally someone who speak out what I thought ^^

[@charlotte.vandaele]

That's the most beautiful Swan Lake ending I've ever seen.

[@GAMEMASTERTHX]

charlotte vandaele , Yup. Reminds me of the Romeo and Juliet death scene.

[@Petitsaule]

charlotte vandaele so you never watch Nureyev dramatic version... A Jewel...

[@juleereeves]

Agree. Makes me cry every time. The music is so amazing and this choreography just fits so well. Very beautiful.

[@sharkesharke3973]

Petitsaule Would you mind sending a link to that performance? There’s seems to be several different Swan Lake shows associated with Nureyev...

[@fb1880]

@@sharkesharke3973 i know its a late answer : you can find the Noureev version at the Opera de Paris web site until 5th April

[@hippiechicky7890]

Before watching this I thought crying at a ballet was impossible.... After watching this I was pretty much balling. This is perfection.

[@coralarch]

Actually, it's almost impossible NOT to cry at this particular ballet, and the American Ballet did this superbly:)

[@shimmyhinnah]

hippiechicky7890 Agree 💯! My husband and I just cried this past Sunday in KC at the very end! Standing ovation for sure 😭🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@pelomalo68]

So true. This is truly a beautiful love story.

[@thegayestgoth]

*bawling

[@billf7585]

Good, I'm not the only one, lol.

[@lydiadugan8368]

Last year I missed Swan Lake due to a snowstorm in Philadelphia. I adore this ballet. I could see it over and over again. Tchaikovsky was a genius who never wrote a bad note.

[@omkarlewis8280]

i just saw it for the first time in philadelphia - amazing! however this production - also by angel corrella - seems better.

[@monsterenergydrink8562]

I only understand this because of the Barbie swan lake I watched a million times when I was 2-9

[@ayinka4040]

Red Bull lmfao same omg

[@nickp2271]

Same thing with my little sister.

[@majatadic9241]

So sad, bro!

[@ilovelegos2000]

Lol I only watched the swan princess

[@nickp2271]

I'm glad you brought that up, @@ilovelegos2000. Because the original story is way different from the New Line Cinema film a lot of us probably know and love.

[@williamdeng1870]

Whether the ending of "Swan Lake" is sad or happy, the audience is always moved by Tchaikovsky's great music and love story.

[@mimim.2175]

I love the bravery the swans choreography in the end shows. Their queen has given her life to cast a spell of protection, and they know the warlock can no longer harm them.

[@iemilyuvideo]

I keep replaying the prince jump off the cliff, Im finding it quite funny

[@RNEC2013]

haha it looks like superman for a moment. lol

[@RoseQueen215]

RNEC xDDD I know. I couldn't help but laugh each time he jumps.

[@daisimax218]

Hola como estas

[@varianbond]

iemilyuvideo 2:00 You’re welcome 😂

[@graciekh1521]

yeet

[@shirleyhe4215]

lol when odette and the prince died they were like "YEET"

[@AngelinaHardy16]

😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

[@estherkathe7977]

#trampolines

[@ChewieIsMyLover]

Dammit, this comment ruined it. I can’t stop laughing

[@VictoriaTraducciones]

Now I cannot see it the same way 🤣😂

[@LaneCormier]

They were like “fuck this”

[@janeyrevanescence12]

I've seen this at least a hundred times but it still makes me sad. Such beauty...

[@choirkitty]

The emotion just tugs at every fiber of your being. One of the greatest stories of all time. The dancing, the artistry, the music....all perfect :)

[@MissVintage1960]

I totally agree. A most beautiful story indeed. So much emotion no need for any words.

[@visionette225]

same... god...I tear up every freaking time especially when u see both of them in heaven.. o..m..g

[@visionette225]

the music strikes me right through wether I'm there in front of an orchestra in an empire or not but seriously

[@leticiakanawati1607]

janeyrevanescence12 clases de piano

[@GarethWonfor]

Mesmerising finale - full of drama and fabulously choreographed, from 3:45 a pure celebration of the female form - If there were one thing i would change it would be the sorcerers outfit in black instead of green.

[@dandelionrose7637]

Also, I think green, it’s because he represents the world and creation as opposed to love that comes from the divine

[@S7yx0]

As a dark green, it might also represents rottenness and dirt.

[@donmcmillan2739]

I like the way it appears here. Anyone else see a marked resemblance here between Rothbart's death pose and a bloated, sick toad? And I have to hand a laurel that direction, too. Without his sick charade, how much less might we appreciate the corps' sublime grace now that his power's been broken?

[@badkittygrl4567]

I like the monster. He's ripped. 8/10 Would do.

[@jazzyr.2505]

Katherine 😂😂

[@PeachPlastic]

That dude could easily crack real nuts with those legs.

[@hv97]

Rothbart was always hot lmao

[@theSpiritofTamzin]

WORD!!!!

[@casshews]

What monster? Theres no monstetr in Swan Lake. I think you mean Rothbart.

[@sannevanderplaetse3796]

this almost brought tears to my eyes, and i never cry for movies, or ballets this is just so enchanting, sad but beautiful, im hoping to see this in real life one day

[@dedeyg88]

This is the best performance I've ever seen for Swan lake by far.

[@juleereeves]

Best staging ever. The way the clouds fill the stage and the swans gather . . . I am remembering that many years ago I saw a version with Makarova and seems like she posed in arabesque before the throwing herself off the cliff. That was stunning too.

[@m.x.b.9949]

I love how they are able to stay true to the ballet as fully possible while still making a beautiful happy ending. In the original tale Odette jumps in, the prince (Siegfried) goes in after, unable to live without her. They do that, but make sure it is understood they find each other in some other after life-which ever you believe in is okay. But it's beautiful, the sets, the choreography, the music, the dancers.

[@m.x.b.9949]

And I almost forgot-the acting, beautiful as well

[@kategothberg4976]

Tries not to cry cries alot.

[@teenovels]

i love 3:45 to 4:25 its so amazing! all the swans are finally free to live there own lives, and as they feel the sunshine on there faces, they also feel the promise of tomorrow. and the music is SO great!

[@pedritoseptiembre]

The best Lake's finale?? All of them! This is the Gioconda of the ballets and its soooooo good to see so many different aproaches to a single master piece! Of course Id like them to he happy forever!

[@meganysc5246]

the last part was so beautiful omggg

[@hadleym8011]

I know i love it so muchhhhh

[@sourjyabanerjee9310]

2:56,when the tonality shifts to major,has given me the shivers ever since I was introduced to this work 25 years ago.

[@nn7397]

Me too!!!!! I was 7 years old when i first heard it. Didnt even know what tonality was but i noticed the shift. Felt it inside and thought that was the most beautiful thing i ever heard. I am middle aged now and i know music theory and i know why. But back then..i just felt it and i never forgot it..and still feel it every time. This must be the best moment in the music of the swan lake. Hats off to you Mr Tchaikovsky

[@clamdip2]

Why do I cry when ever I see this performance? Am I nuts, or is it that beautiful? To me, it is one of the most moving experiences among the countless versions of Swan Lake--from the swans and from the principle dancers. Thank you who ever is responsible for allowing us to see it.

[@teenovels]

im crying right now, this is the most beautiful peace of art i have ever seen,

[@seanbarryuk]

An utter masterpiece. Tchaikovsky was a genius

[@OCEDNO]

my favorite ending, Yes!!!, the most beautiful music with spectacular finale

[@stonehengesunset]

I absolutely love this version of Swan Lake - perfect to the music. It is an ending of tragedy, but with such hope! The lovers are reunited in the afterlife. I think this is how Tchaikovsky intended it...

[@abf2790]

I just don't know how to express at the end of the act. I know there are several versions about this finale, but the music is just one and I don't find words to describe the feelings that Tchaikovsky music produces, it's visceral, it's perfect, it's talked music.

[@michaelmounteney2034]

My wife and I saw this performed in Brisbane and I revisit this clip to renew the memory; an astonishing, breathtaking performance.

[@karinablanchard9511]

This is the most beautiful thing ever.

[@piecatlady4289]

Immortal music, wonderfully danced. A stunningly beautiful ballet!

[@Janie7684]

1:57 flying Superman :) Love it.

[@larryhagemann5548]

This is so timeless. My grandchildren will cry as I do!

[@lostinthewoods2010]

Beautiful despite the tragic ending, the swans were my favourite, going from agitated to vidictively overwhelming and attacking the monster

[@nidhimaximoff3795]

It's chilling how this music can be used for both tragic and happy endings in this ballet.

[@KAnthony]

For me, the music surpasses the brilliance of the dancing!

[@justmetravellingalone2188]

I love swan lake so much

[@peterbarrett7469]

The Corps de Ballet is beyond great! The best finale I have ever seen.

[@marywilbur9060]

Extraordinary performance. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@alicemartin3819]

Still the most beautiful production I have ever seen to this day

[@user-hu3kk2ed6y]

Agree ❤

[@JJTownley_Classical-Composer]

This video provides the CONPLETE music to the finale starting at 3:17, a substantial section which is usually cut from most recordings and performances. We're fortunate to have it in such a fine performance by the ABT.

[@cromulentwords]

Oh man, this finale (and most others) are beautiful peanuts compared to Nureyev's version from the '60s. He took a ballet that already ended with a double suicide and managed to alter the ending so there is no glimmer of hope for anyone. The sorcerer takes back Odette and floods the lake, drowning the prince as he watches Odette flying away. The spell isn't broken, and we can assume that Odette and the other swanfolk go back to having a miserable enslaved life. Because who needs joy. right?

[@isobelduncan]

Tchaikovsky's life was pretty tragic as well, so it makes sense.

[@4lycanthrope4]

but does it go with the music? I mean, the ending (musically) is quite happy

[@Holunderfaerie]

Fernando Huerta in the worst Case ending they Cut Out the sunrise music

[@gabrielalopetegui]

no no no, If they do that when I go to the theatre , I want my money back ! I need to live in a world where the White Swan lives happily ever after.

[@marwanbakhos3712]

@@gabrielalopetegui :D

[@piano345]

One of the most convincing endings of the ballet I've seen. The dazzling sunrise and vision of the couple in Paradise stunning.

[@ioansimplays]

This gives me chills. It's the most perfect & beautiful performance of The Swan Lake I've ever seen.

[@nikolaslund5214]

(The corps ballerinas here are ridiculously good.) The "tragic" ending is definitely more in line with the hedonisticly self-destructive character of the music. The last 16 measures are the most astonishing when they encompass the apotheosis occurring when the stainless heroes pass beyond the earthly world of hunters and demonic possession into the heavenly sphere to which all souls endeavor to return. Love and death at the precipice of a lost womb. A redemption story hinging on the death of the heroes. Problematic narrative.

[@Meowster34]

Wow.. that is freaking astounding. So beautiful. Definitely glad that "Black Swan" introduced me to Swan Lake.. now I need to see it live!

[@tracylane8098]

my mam had the album, now bear in mind im 54 , from a council estate and have never seen this till youtube,i used to pretend to ballet dance to this exact piece, i love this to this day as i did then, on my bucket list to experiance in real life

[@dreamangus1505]

The most beautiful music ever written

[@vikingsong2068]

The redhead is utterly gorgeous!

[@MegaJpeck]

What a spectacular production; one of the best. For me, however, the music still soars above everything else, the change to major key is sensational.

[@sentinelceballos8680]

Gosh The swans Dances So Gracefully I feel Like Im in heaven

[@dreamangus1505]

that finale is the most beautiful music ever written

[@reaclea7628]

Them abs tho

[@theSpiritofTamzin]

RIGHT????...

[@melvinbear4467]

For some reason I'd love for Snoop Dogg to narrate this particular ending specially the jump off..

[@pzkpfw6864]

If this doesn't move you to tears, you are not human.

[@Forgetalltheshootingstars]

I can't focus on study so I watching this in library and now I almost crying watch this beautiful thing.. I got totally gosebumps.

[@wrimar2372]

This music is amazing. Definitely makes me cry every time!

[@lydiata]

love the final scene, though it's sad at the same time, but who believes that unconditional love is possible???

[@angusdurham561]

I

[@GAMEMASTERTHX]

Same here.

[@lanafoley7390]

The most beautiful Swan Lake ending I've ever seen was what I saw in Ballet West's production. It was very much like this, but after the deaths of the swan and her love, the evil sorcerer dies and the fog becomes very high. Suddenly the swans are gone, and in their place are beautifully dressed young maidens, awestruck that they now have arms and hands, and are so grateful to be in human form. True love has broken the spell, and they are now free. It gives me chills to think about it!

[@gabrielalopetegui]

Here I am, dancing since I was 13 and still moved to tears by this finale. Excellent ensemble, orchestra and the art and lighting is beautiful as well...Bravo Tchaikovsky!

[@coralarch]

The well-endowed Rothbart appears to be thoroughly enjoying himself

[@balkaryus]

3.45 harp solo. i can die in peace.. :''')))

[@dennisfleming5625]

It gets me every time!

[@DarkKnightMair]

god, does anyone else feel like crying after viewing this? It's so beautiful and sad and breathtaking....

[@Will170392]

This has to be one of my favourite pieces of music of all time. This last scene never fails to bring me to tears, good old Tchaikovsky. Ballet is such an amazing art form...and I find it tragic that the only time things like this are televised are at christmas. I only wish ballet had more popularity.

[@Alina-ne8fl]

This is sooo powerful and beautiful. That’s why I do ballet and hope to be the prima some day ❤️

[@DiANAFRANK12]

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THAT I SEE IN MY LIFE! IS MY DREAM, CAN SEE "SWAN LAKE" IN LIVE. TCHAICOVSKY THE BEST!!

[@ehidunno9737]

the synchronized movement of the ensemble is so well done, they really are so powerful as a unit

[@shikoshiko6670]

OMG, that was the best thing I've ever seen or watched

[@tommydenzio]

Gilian's black swan reminded me of my teacher who was a great black swan prima ballerina of the latvia state opera.

[@meikusje]

@VampsAreLovee I am a balletlover myself, I have danced ballet for more than ten years, and I love Black Swan. I love how it explores the darkness of the balletworld, the crazyness that goes with it, because ballet is not just swans and princesses, it is tough competition that can drive you crazy. It is also an art, ofcourse, but that shows as well in the movie. I can understand your frustration, but it's not justified.

[@terrysiney3707]

Chris chapman rock church York

[@isobelduncan]

A lot of dancers didn't like Black Swan because it didn't portray their art in a good light.

[@MivusComedy]

I never understood why people cried at the end of a performance. Now you have me here weeping my eyes out like a child. I can relate too much

[@Lhunandir1873]

this is the first time i've seen swan lake and i have to say that this ending is very beautiful. very poignant and touching. costumes, dance, set...all are visually pleasing and of course tchaikovsky's music is nothing short of amazing. i would love to see this live.

[@deniselarsson7321]

So beautiful, makes my cry every time

[@queaceceteeese]

Me encanta la version del American Ballet. Muchas gracias por haberlo cargado!!

[@teenovels]

it made me cry! i dont no why but the ending music was just so.........BEAUTIFUL! it makes me remember WHY i started dancing and why i STILL love it SO much

[@soymilkcow5088]

I have been looking for this video. I watched it non-stop when i was younger and watching it again brings back so so so much

[@tylerkent100]

Seems to me the tempo is off -- too fast. Russian conductors play this with far more dramatic tension, I believe.

[@ReinaDeCorazon3s]

Me encanta esta versión, tengo años buscando una mejor que esta y aun no encuentro alguna que cubra mis espectativas. Es una historia muy triste, muy trágica, muy poética, muy sublime, siempre me hace llorar por la muerte de los príncipes.

[@francesctuto1598]

Busca la Obra Cascanueces del mismo Tchaikovsky, es más alegre y festiva

[@ReinaDeCorazon3s]

Francesc Tuto Mi amor, he visto aproximadamente 20 versiones distintas del cascanueces con distintas orquestas, ballets y directores. Por supuesto que es hermosa, pero El Lago De Los cisnes es una obra magnífica mucho más sublime, que por lo menos a mi, me mata de pasión. Tiene, por lo menos para mí, un mayor significado.

[@Milossinchubure]

+Piskoman tbpegzmqn

[@francesctuto1598]

***** La gran tradición rusa con los ballets del genial compositor Tchaikovsky, hacen de estos un espectaculo único en todos los sentidos, empezando con el Bolshoi.

[@c.borrell5192]

+Francesc Tutó Sí, el ballet ruso por mucho es el mejor. Imposible comparar esto con el Bolshoi o Mariinsky.

[@sscc587]

The end- the only word I can come up to describe it is MAGIC.

[@vixalexus4395]

Didn’t knew Piccoro was the bad guy on this, haha! Beautiful scene and choreography, it is breath-taking!

[@Pheebs77]

I cry at the end every time. Seen this twice at the Royal Opera House and I have to say, Marianela Nunez is the best Swan ever to date..........

[@YT4Me57]

Magnificent!

[@justmoritz]

How can you all watch this video through all the tears 😭

[@MissVintage1960]

Simply exquisite! Ballet always interprets such a beautiful story I especially love Swan Lake. Simply beautiful!

[@battycheeseknob]

'I'm only 13 and I'm into this music' lol jk I'm a 37 year old virgin with great credit

[@malachi1767]

Alexander Wheatley ayy get some pussy man. I'm a 15 year old virgin with no credit lmao. Just got a debit card, and a lifeguarding job. Great song tho

[@windmillwilly]

I'm actually only 13 and into this music

[@tinafungg]

@@windmillwilly lol only reason im here is because my theater classed forced me hiiii fellow 13 yr old

[@amasam5408]

rothbart = incredible hulk? who knew

[@springchken]

i am awed...it does something to your soul...when enormous talent and love produces such beautiful powerful performances...thanks u for posting it, from where i come from...theatre world never collide with mine...

[@mshoopla1]

The music in this ballet is simply amazing, can't get enough of it.

[@AdaliSaN]

I do like happy endings for The swan lake, but it isn't the same for me, because when they sacrifice their lives for being togheter and free is truly romantic and pure. I'm not sure how can I explain that, is just an emotion :-9

[@thecnobohemian7811]

to me, the swang lake only have one end.......sad, very sad but perfect; the others, well............

[@AmandaMoore253]

Absolutely beautiful. Makes me cry 😢❤️❤️

[@aliarianmolaei]

1:45 always brings me to tears. The music and incredible story are absolutely gorgeous together.

[@bonniegroce1583]

This probably my favorite version of the finale. Also, is it just me or does Rothbart look a little like the grinch

[@michaelheinz1811]

Does anyone know what dance company this is, and is the full version online to watch? This is by far the best interpretation I have seen

[@christianortiz8616]

american ballet theater

[@michaelheinz1811]

+Christian Ortiz thanks

[@Warrendoe]

It's Gillian Murphy ABT 2005 on I can't remember Siegfrieds name. Here on KZbin there must be at least 15 different versions of swan lake and I've seen parts of most of them… I have seen the Black SwanPas de deux from ALL of them and IMHO Gillian is far and away the best as Odile...I think her acting skill /storytelling is much higher then many of the Russian ballerinas who may technically perfect but almost clinical they don't inhabit the character anywhere near as well. I'm not a dancer nor associated with ballet in any way....i'm just a retired teacher who has developed a passion for ballet in my later years.

[@Nadia-zz8yw]

+Warrendoe I'm not an expert of ballet, I just love it. I haven't seen all black swans version, but from most of it, ABT Gillian who has me chilled. Yes, Russian ballerina has perfect technique, but their dances never touch my heart. And ABT Corps dé Ballet (is this correct one to spell?), is wonderful. I always thought the corps ballet disturbing, but no, this one...gosh, give me chills everytime

[@splix71]

This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for posting it.

[@rickstar38]

I love when she decides to leap off the cliff!! My heart races each time...love love love Swan Lake!!!