Category Archives: ballet

Russian Ballets: The Polovtsian Dances

Posted on August 30, 2022 by kethuprofumo

“The Russian Seasons” (1909-1929) arranged by Sergej Diaghilev (1872 -1929) in Paris contained plenty of Russian ballet’s gems. We mean not only full ballets. There were so-called one-act performances that might challenge our famous dancing masterpieces. “The Polovtsian Dances”, a … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: Scheherazade

Posted on July 29, 2022 by kethuprofumo

The Scheherazade (1910) is a fairy ballet by Mikhail Fokin based on a symphonic suite by Nikolaj Rimskij-Korsakov. It was one of fabulous Russian ballet included in so called “Russian Seasons” arranged by Sergei Diaghilev in Paris . In fact, this … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: The Magic Mirror 1903

Posted on June 30, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, first of all, I would like to apologize for my delays with posting. New live environment needs time. I will do my best to be more precise from a new month. 😊 Today I would like to tell … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: The Pharaoh’s Daughter

Posted on May 30, 2022 by kethuprofumo

“The Pharaoh’s Daughter” (1862) is a ballet masterpiece, Marius Petipa’s first serious success, hardly remembered at present. It is a treasure for those who are interested in the classical Russian ballet school. Another curious fact about the performance is that Petipa … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: La Bayadère

Posted on April 29, 2022 by kethuprofumo

The ballet “La Bayadère” is another romantic ballet by Ludwig Minkus with choreography of Marius Petipa. It was presented by the Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg on the 4th of February, 1887 & had an incredible success. “La Bayadère” is … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: La Sylphide

Posted on March 31, 2022 by kethuprofumo

A romantic ballet La Sylphide (1832) does not belong to the Russian origin. The music belongs to Jean-Madeleine Schneitzhoeffer with choreography by Filippo Taglioni. In 1892, Marius Petipa presented a renewed version of La Sylphide to the Russian Imperial Ballet. … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: Don Quixote

Posted on February 28, 2022 by kethuprofumo

In 1869 Ludwig Minkus (1826-1917), a ballet composer of the Austrian origin invented a ballet-comedy “Don Quixote”. It was performed for the first time on the 14th of December 1869 & had an incredible success. To highlight the authentic Spanish … Continue reading →

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Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XII

Posted on February 9, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, our vessel is moving towards the Tropic of Capricorn. We are very near it. Meanwhile we amuse ourselves with simple entertainments on board: Aboard the Oiseau, 8 May 1685 “…’When the wind changes, the weather does as well’, … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: The Nutcracker

Posted on January 28, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I suppose that “The Nutcracker” is one of the most famous Russian ballets in the world & you have heard of it or even watch it at least once. So I will only share some curious facts about … Continue reading →

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Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XI

Posted on January 9, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we go on our voyage to the Tropic of Capricorn. Soon appetizers, fresh salads & best fishes are served! Enjoy yourselves! 😉🍤 Aboard the Oiseau, 3 May 1685 “…A little Zephyr is coming from the West. It … Continue reading →