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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I just love this work from Matthew Bourne. I saw it live in 2005 when it returned to Sadlers Wells and am disappointed that I missed Adam Cooper originating the role in the late 1990s. The concept of using all-male swans does indeed (as noted by another reviewer) give the male dancers a chance to shine in a work which traditionally sidelines the men as a prop for their dazzling female partners. Scott Ambler as the Prince is a very strong actor and (despite his fears when creating the production) holds his own alongside Adam Cooper's sublime performance. Cooper's Swan is majestic, graceful and brooding yet strangely vulnerable - a real treat. However, for me his Stranger is the more compelling part of the performance; an arrogant, sexy predator who commands the stage effortlessly and draws the eye.
This is one DVD I will re-watch again and again.
This is one DVD I will re-watch again and again.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I just loved this ballet. Amazing how creative talent can transform a classical ballet into a very different story by using male dancers as swans. It really helps to read the attached synopsis before you watch the video, then you will really get into the story
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
As a profesional dancer i just can recomend this recording to all ballet or modern dance fans.
Great dancers with strong feelings and a great stanging too!
Great dancers with strong feelings and a great stanging too!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
a very happy viewer
absolutely loved this, went to see it on the theatre and ordered as soon as i came home, my husband has sat and watched it with me and he enjoyed it immensly even though it's not... Read more
Published 1 month ago by e swift
A totaly logical interpretation
As a fan of 19th classical ballet, I saw this version on television around Xmas time many years ago and found it sublime, the suggestion of forbidden love against the expectations... Read more
Published 2 months ago by K. Stephen
Fantastic
This is a wonderful ballet, the strength and agility of the dancers is amazing. My girlfriend had never seen a ballet and this was recommended to me by a friend who has seen the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by The Reader
Matthew Bourne
wonderful,wonderful,wonderful.I thoroughly enjoyed watching this ballet.The music,the dancing,the sheer athletism was a sight to behold and very original.The man is a genius!
Published 4 months ago by operalover
Fantastic
Matthew Bourne - Swan Lake [DVD + 2CDs] [2008] I have seen the live show three times and this DVD is wonderful. Matthew Bourne brings a whole new meaning to ballet. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. Frances J. Aslett
love it
It's a great production, and the DVD echoes that. A treasured addition to my collection.
Published 21 months ago by A. Rimington
Bellissimo
Un'interpretazione intelligente e coraggiosa del celebre balletto di Tchaikowski, che rompe con le convenzioni e offre una lettura audace ma, credo, più vera e profonda del... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by pablot68
Swan Fake
I wanted a traditional production and I get this. Sorry, I feel I have wasted my money.
The web site should mske it clear, at first, as to what the nature of the... Read more
The web site should mske it clear, at first, as to what the nature of the... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by R. V. Armitage
Don't be fooled
Don't be fooled by this production being called the "Gay Swan Lake". In conception it was to give male dancers the opportunities to display their dancing 'prowess' in roles... Read more
Published on 14 May 2009 by Ascylto
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