MMH Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 If you had to choose between seeing ABT perform Le Corsaire or Romeo and Juliet, which would you choose and why? Quote Link to comment
balletbum74 Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Le Corsaire is so action packed. The plot is intricate for a ballet and is enjoyable to watch. Romeo and Juliette is a timeless romantic ballet though and the Dance of the Knights is classic. I have the DVD of American Ballet Theatre's Le Corsaire but I have not seen them perform Romeo and Juliette. Because Le Corsaire is my favorite ballet, I have tickets to see ABT on tour in Chicago. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted November 30, 2005 Administrators Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 That's a tough choice, as they are so vastly different. Le Corsair is jam packed with bravura technique and lots of stars, and R&J is a romantic story beautifully told in dance, but without the showy stuff. I guess if you can only do one of them, it would depend on the age of your dancer and what you think would capture her attention more. Probably Corsair, but, some teens really go for the love story too. Quote Link to comment
BW Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 (edited) For me, much would depend upon who was scheduled to be performing. If I was unable to know and had to make a decision, I would choose Romeo and Juliet. Le Corsaire is fine, it's fun and it's swashbuckling, but I prefer Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet is stunning in its comparitive "simplicity" and, yet, it has great depth. These are such completey different sorts of ballets. Oops, Victoria Leigh and I were posting at the same time! I believe my daughter was between12 and 13 when we saw them both. She loved Romeo and Juliet. Edited November 30, 2005 by BW Quote Link to comment
Happy_in_Md Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Whoohoo! I'm hiding our R&J tix in anticipation of a spectacular stocking stuffing later this month! Shhhh. It's a secret. LOL. We'll go to Kennedy Center in Feb. Quote Link to comment
lampwick Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 If you have the chance to see Alessandra Ferri dance Juliet...it's a vey special performance. Quote Link to comment
MMH Posted November 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 ABT will be doing a split---a mixed rep for a couple days and then Romeo and Juliet for a couple days at the beginning of February in Washington, D.C. They will be in Cleveland in the middle of March performing Le Corsaire. On ABT's website, it states that casting has yet to be determined. We live within a reasonable drive to both cities. The most logical approach would be to attend both; I'm not sure that will be feasible, however. Quote Link to comment
cheetah Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 DS - at 14 - would choose Romeo and Juliet. He really likes the romantic ballets. Not sure if this is an age thing or the fact that the style of dancing is more like his own style. Quote Link to comment
ballet24/7 Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I've seen ABT do both, and although I enjoyed both immensely, I ultimately liked Le Corsaire better. It may have been the amazing cast...but I'm not sure. I had the priveledge of seeing Carlos Acosta, Michele Wiles and Marcelo Gomes dance in Le Corsaire....and the amount of energy and fire that was brought to stage was incredible. I really enjoyed Romeo and Juliet as well- it's heart wrenching and I most definitely cried....so I guess it depends on your personality and what you like in ballets. You can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment
Fairy Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Romeo and Juliet. It's so beautiful and I love mushy love stories! ~Fairy Quote Link to comment
Memo Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I would see Romeo and juliet the story is great and the acting is amazing. I just cannot listen to the prokoviev score too many times. Male dancing in Corsaire is great. So depends on what you want to see. Quote Link to comment
born2bprima Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I am seeing Le Corsaire in March with Paloma Herrera and Angel when they come to Chicago! I can't wait...I've only seen Le Corsaire on video. Quote Link to comment
Guest balletandsynchro Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I vote for Romeo and Juliet. Prokofiev's score is my #1 favorite! Also, I think it is my personal favorite ballet. DD loves Romeo and Juliet as well, and added the score to her iPod! Quote Link to comment
balletbum74 Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm seeing Le Corsaire on April 2 in Chicago. Did they already post casting? Quote Link to comment
born2bprima Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 YES!! Sunday April 2 looks really good!! And the Gala on the Wednesday before that! Quote Link to comment
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