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Ever since it s triumphant premiere in January 1960, Frederick Ashton's La fille mal gardée has been esteemed as one of his happiest creations. This is a charming piece, elegantly performed, a village love affair set in the idyllic Constable landscape of Ashton's imagination. Marianela Nuñez and Carlos Acosta would be show-stoppers in almost any suitable role, but as Lise and Colas they are superb. William Tuckett and Jonathan Howells, in the comic roles of Simone and Alain respectively, are every bit as arresting, both displaying a certain genius for knockabout. The luminously colourful Osbert Lancaster designs, together with the vitality of The Royal Ballet's dancing and vibrant playing from the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House under the baton of Anthony Twiner, serve to augment the harmless good fun at which Ashton excels.
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The Royal Ballet's present revival makes much of its vigorous characters, its brilliantly virtuosic solos and duets...[Marianella Nunez] gives the swift, intricate footwork as gorgeously as I have ever seen it. ...Nunez is an excellent match for Carlos Acosta's whizzing solos and his cheerful eagerness as her admirer Colas. ...Altogether, a terrific show. --The Stage
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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
One of the all time great performances of 'La Fille' - thankfully captured on film for us all to savour forever.
A perfect partnership for this ballet where both dancers share perfect chemistry. Carlos Acosta already an international ballet star is in perfect form - his sense of timing and comedy blends well with the complex Aston style. The beautiful, cheeky and sunny Marinella Nunez shines gloriously as Lise - a role she was born to play. Make no mistake, Argentine born Nunez is one of the finest dancers of her generation. Covent Garden and the british ballet world has already fallen head over heals in love with this lovely lady - apart from her obvious elegance and talent she also possesses the likeability factor - her genuine warmth makes people smile.
Special credit should also be made to the genious who is Will Tuckett for his comic Widow Simone - he makes this larger than life character his own with histerical precision.
So if you are ever down and want chearing up - then put on the dvd - it will always do the trick and get you smiling. Somehow the world feels better! The Royal Ballet at their very finest - pure magic!
A perfect partnership for this ballet where both dancers share perfect chemistry. Carlos Acosta already an international ballet star is in perfect form - his sense of timing and comedy blends well with the complex Aston style. The beautiful, cheeky and sunny Marinella Nunez shines gloriously as Lise - a role she was born to play. Make no mistake, Argentine born Nunez is one of the finest dancers of her generation. Covent Garden and the british ballet world has already fallen head over heals in love with this lovely lady - apart from her obvious elegance and talent she also possesses the likeability factor - her genuine warmth makes people smile.
Special credit should also be made to the genious who is Will Tuckett for his comic Widow Simone - he makes this larger than life character his own with histerical precision.
So if you are ever down and want chearing up - then put on the dvd - it will always do the trick and get you smiling. Somehow the world feels better! The Royal Ballet at their very finest - pure magic!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Well I know I'm going to get vilified over this but I think this Version is lackluster,filmed incorrectly (too many close ups-if you cannot see the feet how can you know whats going on)and the wrong choice for Male lead.Carlos Acosta is a fine dancer,but his needs fall into the category distant to this production,he needs powerful parts to show what he is best at.
Marianela Nunez/LISE on the other hand dances beautifully,She is the right choice for this ballet,she has grace to match her beauty-but where is the magic ! She and Acosta just don't have it, (Lesley Collier and Michael Coleman certainly did)and I'm sorry to say that spoilt the whole show for me.
William Tuckett made a pleasing Simone,but sadly was not really convincing in his role,the corps de ballet were fine which did give a lift to the play,as were the Rooster and Hens(better in this than the earlier presentation) and as usual the Orchestra of the ROH was as close to perfection as is possible.
The scenery was fine,giving that Rural effect required,and the audience were well behaved and generous with their applause.
So what to do about buying it,well if you can afford both that's what you should do,if not I recommend that you buy the Collier /Coleman performance that one has the magic,with the little smiles and kisses,and the comedy element,which keeps it ahead of this presentation by a long way.
Marianela Nunez/LISE on the other hand dances beautifully,She is the right choice for this ballet,she has grace to match her beauty-but where is the magic ! She and Acosta just don't have it, (Lesley Collier and Michael Coleman certainly did)and I'm sorry to say that spoilt the whole show for me.
William Tuckett made a pleasing Simone,but sadly was not really convincing in his role,the corps de ballet were fine which did give a lift to the play,as were the Rooster and Hens(better in this than the earlier presentation) and as usual the Orchestra of the ROH was as close to perfection as is possible.
The scenery was fine,giving that Rural effect required,and the audience were well behaved and generous with their applause.
So what to do about buying it,well if you can afford both that's what you should do,if not I recommend that you buy the Collier /Coleman performance that one has the magic,with the little smiles and kisses,and the comedy element,which keeps it ahead of this presentation by a long way.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Its the closest you can get to a fairytale without computer graphics or animation. The beauty of this ballet with amazing dancers entraces everyone. I bought it for my little girls and even Daddy watched it with them. There's no indication of the story and a quick synopsis would have been good, but if you look it up before you start watching you can watch it unfold and understand it easily.
This ballet has a ribbon dance a clog dance and a may pole dance. There are no dark sections and lots of fun. Its perfect for younger viewers, especially those who long to play the lead one day!
This ballet has a ribbon dance a clog dance and a may pole dance. There are no dark sections and lots of fun. Its perfect for younger viewers, especially those who long to play the lead one day!
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Charmed All the Way
This is the most delightful production of La Fille Mal Gardee. It is not only beautifully danced but is very funny and the cast is well chosen. I laughed out loud at times. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Francis
Excellent but the Blu-ray is even better
This is one of my favourite ballets and this version is more than sufficient to replace the earlier performance from the Royal Ballet. Read more
Published 6 months ago by I. Giles
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A fortnight before the storming of the Bastille in 1789 a new ballet was performed for the first time in Bordeaux. Read more
Published 23 months ago by martin jones
Delightful rustic ballet with humour and charm
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Published on 17 May 2010 by M. ANDREWS
Delightful!
I am quickly becoming a huge Ashton fan and 'La fille' completely brightened up my day. This production was nothing short of delightful. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by N.Wernor
This La Fille has too many close ups for my taste
This dvd is accompanied with an excellent booklet giving background to Ashton's work and development of La fille mal gardee. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by E. Ralph
Acosta's far too butch for Ashton's Fille.
I've been a fan of this ballet ever since I was little. It's a remarkable piece of work - it never dates and never seems tired. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by Green Knight
It would be a shame to miss Ashton's clever choreography
It is obvious that Covent Garden is the theatre where names of the ballerinas and dancers need no comments. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Rufina Noor
Lovely
This is a great and funny performance of "La Fille Mal Gardee." Carlos Acosta's dancing is powerful and incredible, as always, and he is cheeky and charming as Colas. Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by romanticrosegirl
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[ASIN:B0018MRAZC La Fille Mal Gardée, [DVD] [2005]]]
This dvd is in black and white. I found this very disappointing. Read more
This dvd is in black and white. I found this very disappointing. Read more
Published on 7 May 2009 by Trudie R.
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