#galina mezentseva

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galina mezentseva photographed by valentin perelmuter

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Galina Mezentseva in Giselle.

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Galina Mezentseva and Andris Liepa | Swan Lake

ph. Nina Alovert

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Irina Kolpakova, Alla Sizova, Galina Mezentseva [centre] and Gabriela Komleva in Pas de Quatre (Kirov Ballet)

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Ask Responses: MISC

Are there any examples of famous siblings in ballet? I notice Sofya Khoreva is becoming more active on instagram and wish her all success in dancing, like her sister!

The first set of siblings that comes to mind for some reason are Kseniya and Elena Ryabinkina, former soloist and prima of the Bolshoi, respectively. Then there’s Nikolai and Sergei Legat. Vaslav and Bronislava Nijinsky. Both Maya Plisetskaya and Mathilde Kshesinskaya come from ballet dynasties and have several (somewhat less famous) relatives, who were prominent figures in the ballet world. Daniil Simkin has an older brother who used to dance (not sure if he’s still there) with Hamburg Ballet. Ekaterina Shipulina has a twin sister who trained as a ballerina. Eleonora Sevenard has a younger sister who’s graduating from VBA next year. There are probably others, but I can’t think of anyone at the moment...

What are the particularities of Balanchine's style ? I've been watching some videos on youtube, mostly from Jewels, and most of the comments are like : terrible russians, can't dance balanchine properly, that's a disgrace, russian ballet sucks. Is that true ?

I’ve previously written about Balanchine and his style here.

I wouldn’t take anything written in a YouTube comments section seriously (that’s my general life advice to everyone). That being said, when a dancer who didn’t grow up immersed in a particular style of dance decides to take that style on, there is always a chance they might fail. And they will always, always, be subject to relentless criticism from the “purists”, not matter how hard they try. Remember the borderline jingoistic uproar that ensued online when Xander Parish was promoted to principal at the Mariinsky? Yeah... And Parish had definitely earned his place.

Balanchine, like any other style, demands thorough training and understanding. Of course, you occasionally get dancers and / or companies who just don’t get it. 

Do you know what galina mezentseva is doing now?

Apparently she lives in the US now. There’s virtually no information about her current activities / exact whereabout though.

This is not the weirdest ask I have ever send to get answered by your amazing knowledge so here I go: Is it typical for ballerinas to smile through the performance? When I was younger it always felt like they are just smiling the entire time, but seeing Maria Khoreva she looks (and obviously is!) very concentrated rather than having that “this isn’t hard at all” smile on. How do you feel about more expressive dancers? I personally have grown to love it very much.

It’s quite simple: Khoreva is still a student. Naturally, she appears more concentrated or even nervous during a performance. It will take time for her (and any other student) to appear completely natural and relaxed on stage. The effortless smile comes with time and experience.

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Galina Mezentseva at the Kirov, ca. 1972.

#Galina Mezentseva #Ballet #Kirov #Mariinsky #Mariinsky Ballet

[yoiness]

Galina Mezentseva in Giselle. Photo © Yulia Larionova.

[huariqueje]

Galina Mezentseva, Odette ,Swan Lake    -    Valery Kosorukov , 1952

Russian, b.1937-

Drawing

#Valery Kosorukov #russian artist #ballet dancer #Swan Lake

[vaganovalife]

Best Odette and best Odile?

Makhalina's version is breathtakingly gorgeous. her vicious demeanor as the Black Swan slays me. i also love Galina Mezentseva's because it is so raw and pure, and so true. you just can't say no to Ulyana, her Odette is just....it's just sheer perfection right there.

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Staff Highlights: Ashleigh Tucker Pollock

For Ashleigh Tucker Pollock, The Music Hall has always been a part of her life, from performing on stage as a kid to crewing and hosting the greats, to her new role as Chief of Staff. And I appreciate her book recommendations! 

How’d you find your way to The Music Hall and what roles have you had here? My first memory of being in the Historic Theater was in the late 80s performing in Ballet New England’s The Nutcracker. My way back to The Music Hall first came as a crewing gig backstage and the rest is history. I interviewed and accepted a job as a Front of House Manager shortly after The Loft opened. After almost 8 years, and probably that many different positions, I’m excited to take on a new role and adventure as The Music Hall’s Chief of Staff. 

You studied ballet in New York—what is one of the best pieces of advice you learned as an aspiring dancer? The professional dance world is cutthroat and you have to be willing to sacrifice a great deal. But the rewards are so worth it! The biggest piece of advice that I took away from my career, and that I still try to apply today, is to always strive to be better than the day before. And of course, remember to point your toes!

You danced on our stage as a kiddo and attended School Days Series shows back in the day. What importance does The Music Hall have for local kids and families? I know I’m not alone in saying that The Music Hall provided the gateway for me into the world of the performing arts. We are so privileged to have a historic theater right in our community that caters to so many artistic tastes and ages. It provides audiences alike with the chance to not only see something artistic onstage, but also to really contemplate the art that happens backstage—the glowing lights, ornate costumes, and the thrill of live music. Whether it’s your first time at a theater or you’ve created a tradition with your family attending annual shows, there is something for everyone and we all benefit from live art.  

You are an insanely talented event planner. What is the best part of organizing events like Kitchen Tour, our Online Auction, and more? Planning events not only allows me to be creative, but it also acts as a vehicle for joining groups together, usually in celebration. Whether it’s our beloved Kitchen Tour event, a member reception, or an intimate onstage dinner for eight, uniting people is what we’re all about. 

What has been your favorite show? What are your favorite moments from over the years? Growing up, my favorite performances included touring dance companies that graced the historic theater stage: Paul Taylor Dance Co., Parsons Dance Company, and even the great Russian ballerina, Galina Mezentseva. Once I became staff, my favorite moments include Tony Bennett (the second time he was here!), songwriter Feist, and author John Irving. A favorite moment was in 2013 when John Prine was performing in our Singer Songwriter Festival. At that time I was assisting with artist hospitality needs and his one request was to have a hot slice of pepperoni pizza waiting for him in his dressing room after he finished his set. I thought that was so cute.

You’re an avid reader! What are you reading and enjoying now? Reading is one of my greatest enjoyments! And I am so grateful for our literary programs at The Music Hall including our monthly book club gatherings. Most recently, I just finished up Barbarian Days by William Finnegan, Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit, and Jessica Chiccehito Hindman’s memoir, Sounds Like Titanic that even includes a chapter about The Music Hall.

Recently, I’ve been revisiting some favorites including Frank O’Hara’s Meditations in an Emergency and Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. My “to be read” list is constantly growing and cued up right now, I’ve got Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker and The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel. My pup Zeke is my favorite reading buddy. 

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Ballet Swan Lake (Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov ) - The Prince’s Friends: (pas de trois) - Pyotr Tchaikovsky  Описание: Maria Khoreva - Ballet Swan Lake (Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov ) - The Prince’s Friends: (pas de trois) - Pyotr TchaikovskySubscribe to the channel=) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCffAKmQG_O6ev6gcuJ1bM0w?sub_confirmation=1 Mariinsky Theatre:https://www.mariinsky.ru/playbill/pla... Maria Khorevahttps://www.instagram.com/marachok/   Performers: Conductor: Gavriel HeineOdette-Odile: Alina SomovaSiegfried: Timur Askerovvon Rothbart: Andrei SolovyovThe Prince’s Friends: Maria Khoreva, May Nagahisa, Philipp StepinThe Jester: Maxim Izmestiev Music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky Libretto by Vladimir Begichev and Vasily GeltzerChoreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov (1895)revised choreography and stage direction: Konstantin Sergeyev (1950)Set design by Igor IvanovCostume design by Galina Solovyova 20.04.2019  ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE: Swan Lake is a ballet without which it is impossible to imagine contemporary classical theatre, and in terms of itspsychology it is bang up to date. The classical qualities of Swan Lakelie in the precise structural forms,in the strict classical school and in the traditional split of classical and character dance. Its psychology liesin the mysterious theme of duplicity and the well-developed theme of fate and destiny. Nevertheless, when it appeared in 1877 there was no instant acclaim for Swan Lake. The production stagedat the Bolshoi Theatre by Vaclav Reisinger was “one of many”, extremely traditional and in no way innovative.The famous “Russian soul” was absent in it, and neither was there the eternal symbol of Russian spiritualityin the image of the Swan. And Tchaikovsky’s music, in turns mournfully aching, festively triumphant andmenacingly fatal, was not regarded as a masterpiece for a long time to come. Initially, Pyotr Ilyich’s opus wasreceived in a very restrained manner: people felt that the ballet was “poor in melodies” and the music“the weakest point of all.” The spirituality in the rst production was hard to nd: much was hidden by the corpsde ballet which rigorously waved their cardboard wings at the premiere – today one could only imagine sucha thing in a parody of the ballet! And only the name of Polina Karpakova, who went down in history as the rstperformer of the role of Odette (the name of the performer of the role of Odile was covered by three stars onthe playbill), tells us that the history of the ballet did not begin in St Petersburg. But it was in the city on the River Neva that the White Swan “built its nest.” Following a concert in memoryof the composer at the Mariinsky Theatre in 1895, when Lev Ivanov showed a “swan scene” – gentle, tender andtouching – Marius Petipa, the director of the ballet company in St Petersburg, nally resolved to stageTchaikovsky’s debut in the dance genre at the Imperial theatre. The premiere took place one year later, in 1896. The conductor and composer Riccardo Drigo undertook a very tactical musical revision of the score – it is hisversion of the music for Swan Lakethat most choreographers follow. The Frenchman Petipa and the RussianIvanov (the choreographers), the Italian Drigo (conductor and author of this version of the music) and PierinaLegnani as Odette-Odile – these are the creators of the famous myth of Swan Lake. In the more than century-long existence of Swan Lake at the Mariinsky Theatre, the production has been radicallyaltered on just three occasions, which, you must agree, is very little for a ballet that is over a hundred years old. The most radical, however strange it may seem, was by a woman – Agrippina Yakovlevna Vaganova, the famedteacher and excellent soloist (in Swan Lake, apropos, she did not particularly stand out at all). She attemptedto simplify the mysticism of the libretto and the music, presenting the story of the swan-maiden as the sickhallucinations of an erudite youth, mercilessly killing off the protagonists with no right to resurrectionin the nale (in the 1896 production Odette and Siegfried, once dead, were reunited in the afterlife). All that remains of Vaganova in the current production, however, is the “swan-like” turns of the arms and the dancemeeting of Odette and Siegfried: Agrippina Yakovlevna, dissatised with the fussy pantomime nature of thisscene, created highly imagistic choreography. Ten years later Fyodor Lopukhov, another classic of Soviet ballet, resolved to let the male protagonist live and moreover restored Odette’s human image – in the nale she became a woman. But this production too, memorable for von Rothbart’s excellent variation, remained in the theatre’srepertoire for just ve years before it was replaced by the version of Konstantin Sergeyev, one of the nestSiegfrieds of all time anywhere, in which the dancer and choreographer, true to classical dance, combinedthe very best that had been created for Swan Lake in the course of half a century. Today, too, this production isconsidered the epitome of classical dance imagery. It was this version recorded on lm that documents the lyricaldance of Galina Ulanova, the virtuoso sparkle of Natalia Dudinskaya, the classical perfection of Gabriela Komlevaand the mutinous passion of Galina Mezentseva. Olga Fedorchenko #балерина #балет #лебединое #озеро #лев #мариинский #театр #мария #хорева #мариус #ballet #ballerina #petipa #tchaikovsky #mariinsky #theatre #МарияХорева #MariaKhoreva #Ballet #Ballerina #RussianBallet #БалетЛебединоеОзеро #ЛебединоеОзеро #BalletSwanLake #SwanLake #МариусПетипа #ЛевИванов #MariusPetipa #LevIvanov #ПетрЧайковский #PyotrTchaikovsky #МариинскийТеатр #MariinskyTheatre #АлинаСомова #МейНагахиса

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galina mezentseva photographed by valentin perelmuter

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[sovushka-seraya]

Tatiana Terekhova and Galina Mezentseva | La Bayadere | 1980s

ph. S. Stelichek

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[galina-ulanova]

Galina Mezentseva as Odile in Swan Lake (Kirov Ballet)

#ballet #galina mezentseva #kirov ballet #mariinsky ballet #swan lake

[melmothblog]

Galina Mezentseva in “Giselle”. Mariinsky Theatre. 1970s and 1980s.

#giselle #ballet #mariinsky #Galina Mezentseva #Mezentseva #ballerina #ballet history

[barcarole]

Galina Mezentseva in The Dying Swan, ca. 1970s.

#Galina Mezentseva #Kirov #Mariinsky #Kirov Ballet #Ballet