Romeo and Juliet - Dance of the Knights (The Royal Ballet)
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Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers encounter passion and tragedy in Kenneth MacMillan's 20th-century ballet masterpiece, screened live around the world and on BP Big Screens on 11 June 2019.
Christopher Saunders (Lord Capulet), Gary Avis (Tybalt), Nicol Edmonds (Paris) and artists of The Royal Ballet perform the Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet.
Kenneth MacMillan's passionate choreography for Romeo and Juliet shows The Royal Ballet at its dramatic finest. Sergey Prokofiev's iconic score provides the basis for the ballet's romantic pas de deux and vibrant crowd scenes, while 16th-century Verona is created by Nicholas Georgiadis's magnificent designs.
In 1965, MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet was given its premiere at Covent Garden by The Royal Ballet and was an immediate success: the first night was met with rapturous applause, which lasted for 40 minutes, and an incredible 43 curtain calls. The title roles were danced by Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn, although the ballet had been created on Christopher Gable and Lynn Seymour. It has been performed by The Royal Ballet more than four hundred times since, as well as touring the world, and has become a true classic of the 20th-century ballet repertory. - Zábava
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Russian music, French choreography, History about Italians written by an Englishman and costumes made in Portugal, a perfect example to illustrate European civilization from west to east.
Disney did a lot of German fairytales
@@DianaMoon11428 Prokofiev was from Donetsk, the most Russian city in present day Ukraine. Of course, in those days it was in the USSR. Today's war started in Donetsk and Lugansk. They wanted autonomy to be able to speak Russian and veto any attempts to join NATO (not independence), and Kiev didn't accept it. It launched the so called Anti-Terrorist Operation and 14,000 lost their lives, most of them civilians. Then Putin intervened and now Ukraine will be split between Russia and Poland. The remaining part will be smaller than Luxembourg. Geography is destiny and Real Politik triumphs. The end.
@@farerolobos9382 No, in those days it was the Russian Empire. He was born in 1891 during the reign of Alexander II (if memory serves).
@@farerolobos9382 очень близко к реальности. Очень.👏
@@farerolobos9382 From May 2014 to 2021, 300 babies and 15,000 thousand civilians were killed in Donetsk and Lugansk from the bombing of Ukrainian planes, grads and aircraft. There is a memorial of Angels in Donetsk, where these children are buried. Russian Russian language, Russian schools were banned in Ukraine itself, and Russian books were destroyed. And the Russians were offered to go to Russia. The West looked at it indifferently.
This is not a dance. This is the demonstration of how good the tailors are.
"LOOK AT OUR COSTUMES." [walking threateningly towards the audience] "YOU'RE NOT LOOKING HARD ENOUGH."
It's utter nonsense.
agree; exellent craftsmanship demonstrated and practised in this on stage scenario
true ... the dance is bad .. czcams.com/video/92YhJ4ZVmCg/video.html
Looks like a dance to me.
A play written by a English guy, about Italians, set with the music from a Russian guy. Tight.
The synergy of theatre.
You mean "tights" of course. 😁
Men in tights!
*europe intensifies*
@@andrewhughes7092 we're men in tights! We roam around the forest looking for fights
This is how I walk the aisles whilst doing my grocery shopping.
Zelomeister your case comes up next week
This comment made me laugh so hard! 😂 I totally picture this.
You won the comment section. 😂
Zelomeister highly underrated comment. Props
Such a good one...and , Yeah...Me too....
I just realized, the men move to the deep sounds of the trombones and tubas whilst the women move to the sweet loud sounds of the violins
not much u know)
I've never admired the sound of trombones more than in this score.
I didn’t realize this until I saw your comment and when you see it like this it adds a lot of depth
In the beginning, the men move to both
*violins and clarinet, don't forget us ;(
I'm hearing the music and there is this tiny part of my brain that keeps hearing the imperial march from Star Wars
😂 Hmm... Maybe John Williams got inspired by this peice of music to create the Imperial March. 🤷♀️
Fittingly enough there were some trombones once that did a prank where in the middle of the Dance of the Knights they began to play the Imperial March
@@halwaffles that's the video I came here from lol
And Liszt, Schubert, Dvorak, Holst, Wagner... all in William's music.
@@ananke9642 yeah especially holst's mars
This is like the most menacing line dance ever.
Why??
😂
Go go go
I imagined like them doing cotton eye joe to this and now im dying😂😂
LMAO
A relatively simple dance, but elevated to the next level through costumes, scenery, and acting. It really shows you how important yet often overlooked these elements are to creating a memorable ballet.
The quality of the production is extremely important.
Too often I hear people defending unforgivably shitty productions by saying "but it's the music that matters, isn't it?" Sadly no, when it comes to ballet and opera. They are supposed to be visually as impressive as they are musically. If the production is utter garbage, you can just as well listen to a record. At least you don't lose a part of your soul.
@@WilfredIvanhoe I do agree with you. Some minimalist modern theatre can work on an intellectual level but when opera and ballet appeal to the visual sense as well as to the aural, the effect can be almost overwhelming in pleasure
@@mariaborsellino3206 ...or the opposite of pleasure, if it's a bad production.
It's sad that so many people are afraid to think critically, and rather play along than point out that the emperor has no clothes.
Elevated through beautiful music of Sergei Prokofiev..
you forgot music. its the most important thing, next dancing, next rest
No wonder Juliet was such a dramatic diva, this is what she grew up with!😎
actually Juliet didn't make it to grow up let alone being a diva
@@kot3291 bruh moment
Ironically, she was less of a diva than Romeo, that guy could wax poetic about anything if he felt like it.
This isn't her family??
its romeo who is a "dramatic diva" as a character, not juliet, who is pretty down to earth character compared to romeo. .
Me and my bois entering to a club (1487, coloured)
You're both wrong smh, this is 1597, liro's off by 110 years and Eldia by 20 years.
@@SStupendous ratio
Mf prob got em outdated clothes, GET OUTTA HERE 15TH CENTURY NERD!!! GRRRRR@@SStupendous
@@gazaphinex7877 lmfao that failed ratio
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This is an absolute gem. The haughty demeanor of the knights is terrific. One of Prokoviefs best compositions.
My favourite... and this my favourite video of this ballet, I never get tired of watching it. It is just perfect in every respect.
They aren’t knight’s. They’re the Capulets I think.
what a nice comment, i like it
Прокоф'єв- радянський композитор, який народився в Україні
Булгаков також радяньский письменник, який народився на Украiнi . Також i композитор Глiер. Але що з того, якщо музикою на Украiнi було : " Ой дуб, дуб , дубе, дiвчинонька моя люба"?
The dancing is lovely and all, but I just want to snag Lady Capulet's fashion, her dress is utterly FABULOUS.
Pink Wings when u said snag lady capulet I envisioned trump's hand👋😒😅
@@jja1483 what?
jj a you’re not only sick but also demented.
I’m sad you didn’t mention the wonderful music produced by all of those musicians-
ALSO LORD CAPULET IT'S SO POWERFUL
Friend: What song is your theme song for when you’re mad or angry? Mine is Bicycle race from Queen
Me:
This is so specific but I love it
The music of Sergei Prokofiev is powerful. Great Russian soul at work.
I've been a fan of his music (AND that of Shostakovich) for almost 60 years - and THIS is a masterpiece.
This gives off such an intimidating yet graceful vibe to it.
I think the idea behind this music and choreography is to exemplify the pride and somewhat aggressive attitude of the Capulets. It works really well in this production and if you ever get the chance to see it live I would definitely recommend it!
It's a amazing how steps so simple can look this graceful with that synchronization
Que tecnicismo!!!! Un deleite total pata los ojos y los oidos.!!
Gracias
This piece is one of Prokofiev's masterpieces. The music creeps me out, but I love it!
Great trombones!
Великая музыка !
Catch Matthew Bourne's version of the Romeo and Juliet ballet if you can. He uses the music in a very striking way
this is how I used to walk to class late with my coffee
OMG... the entire stage is like a painting come to life. I could live in the music.
Never seen male dancers so beautiful, noble, expressive and elegant.
This never gets old. LOVE Prokofiev!!!
BJMorgonWoolley Hall 1966 x
Как точно переданы в музыке и хореографии гордость, надменность, самолюбование и спесь, какие декорации и костюмы!
Какая кинематографическая игра артистов балета!
Просто превосходно!👏👏👏
А по мне так чувствуется какя то тяжелая поступь империи. Чисто ассоциативно.
male ballet dancers are just the most gorgeous men on earth
i love their egg boxes x
Prokofiev was a genius; this music is at once elegant and ominous, absolutely perfect for the scene.
My god but this is fantastic. As I watched I felt so profoundly grateful to each dancer on stage, who have all dedicated 1000s of hours of their lives to dance in order for me to enjoy such grace and talent that is there in every step.
Танцьорите са посветили години от живота, както душата си на балета.
Only the Russian genius Prokofiev was able to create such a March but how magnificent is the Royal ballet!
Вообще-то это Танец рыцарей из Пер Гюнта. Соответственно композитор - Эдвард Григ
@@irinaklimkova7343 не буду с вами спорить ибо земля плоская и покоится на трех китах
@@user-vx8qc2sd3z Тогда Интернет врёт- ipleer.com/song/109084216/Edvard_Grig_Per_Gyunt_-_Tanec_Rycarej/
@@irinaklimkova7343 таки врет ваш интернет
@@valerijamezhybovska2836 Да знаю уже
Girls locker room:
OMG did you see that new guy from school?
Boys locker room:
More like, unisex locker rooms
Watch gaMEMEneer than you have real memes
The boys locker room is more accurately Rite of Spring
NL willie gaming in englisch please
@@charleyhibschweiler4555 I'd say around the 23 or 24 minute mark
Their swag is off the charts.
ITS OVER NINE THOUSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND!!
What utter elegance is portrayed by the dancers , such genius body moves and in unison x
Шедевр Прокофьева 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
*Prokofiev was an epic genius.*
The theme is so rich and unusual, Russian. The way it is unusual reminds me of Mussorgsky and Stravinsky.
What I really love about the Royal Ballet is how they don't just send the older dancers away and instead they become teachers of the younger dancers. That way even if they're no longer on stage, their vast knowledge after years of actual dancing doesn't go to waste.
William Shakespeare's genius, being beautifully translated by Prokofiev. All of the drama and all of the despair of both Romeo and Juliet turned into music.
Geniality means likeableness, friendliness. You seek the word genius. When the French use the word genial, they mean outstandingly pleasurable - like geniality, NOT like genius.
Shakespeare's plays often taught multiple lessons, while being careful never to insult the nobility of his own country., as they, too, were often narcissistic and easily insulted.
@@briseboy Thank you. I will correct it.
Name a better duo than Romeo & Juliet + Prokofiev. I'll wait.
I saw this live!!!
That must have been wonderful
Nice
The best knights dance ever seen
I'm gelous😔
What a privilege!
@1:25 Watch how subtle, yet PERFECT the timing is. Watch their feet step down harder with the deep horn. Absolutely spot on
The bass trombone?
“Deep horn” 🤣.
I love this performance of "Dance of the Knights" better than any other I've seen on YT. The simple yet powerful choreography is just riveting and commanding. Fabulous!!
This may be the only ballet I will ever see where the ballerinas play second fiddle to the male dancers. Nice change of pace.
Утренняя зарядка у нас в садике. Мне 5 лет.
Sergey Prokofiev forever!!
William Shakespeare would be proud
Божественная музыка Прокофьева! Русская музыка!
Какая красота. Представляю какой энергией заряжаешься наблюдая это воочию. Великолепно, катарсис.
Jesus, the woman in red completely understood the assignment here. She’s like watching a painting, her face is acting along with the dance style. Amazing job.
Замечательная и выразительная музыка нашего композитора, не спутаешь ни с чем, замечательно передаёт характер и отдаёт должное действующим лицам. Мощная и .уверенная и очень обаятельная-это одна из лучших мелодий человечества
Великий Русский композитор Прокофьев 👋👋👋👋
This is a simply great fusion of wonderful music, choreography, and costumes. The choreography captures the spirit of the music perfectly. Compare the Nureyev version with the awkward knee raises to that one. This one just has done it right.
Standing ovation!!!!!
I was introduced to this piece by my school music teacher at the age of 13 some 40+ years ago. I may well have been the only leather jacketed Iron Maiden fan with Prokofiev in his albulm collection.
Easily the most frightening line dance I have ever seen!
awesome music by Sergej Prokofiev
The Zoldyck theme sounds similiar to the beginning.
i was looking for a hxh comment HAHA
It was inspired by this
Yeah, everytime I heard it in the show I got frustrated because I knew that it was the beginning to a song that I vaguely remembered and it sounded unfinished in my brain and just grrrrrr
YES OMG HAHAHA
0:06 ZOOOOOOOOLLLLDYYYYCCKKKK
This song conveys SOO MUCH POWER!!
I didn't even know this was a ballet! I predicted the music to be something else entirely; imagine my surprise when I heard Prokofiev! :)
@Steven Moore sounds like something more sinister
@@randomcommenter6734 ..
Russia is so underrated when it comes to their contribution to human culture.
When you and your squad walks the halls of your school
brilliantly painted by music - vanity, pride, arrogance - in the end - tragedy, this is how every war begins, in the end - hypocritical pity and remorse
There is no touch, no hug.
It is more of a gesture than a dance.
Dignified and elegant but totally contrasts to young love.
I don't care for ballet or classical music, but this is pretty cool. How did I get here
This ballet is so thoroughly Russian in its tone, tenor and atmosphere, that it brings tears to my Slavic soul.
Your name doesn't sound very Slavic though. XD
The choreographer was English
@@gretelbutler9084 And the story is Italian.
Прокофьев ❤️
С Музыкой всё понятно, это величайшее-гениальнейшее произведение созданное Человеком, но если говорить по балетной постановке, то Актёр в центре, Король, тут всех затмил. Глаз не отведёшь. Вся харизма действа, в нём!!!
I first listen to this song back in my kindergarden, I found this song is beautiful and menacing at the same time. I always feels that way.
Tout est merveilleux,la musique,les costumes et la mise en scène.
Those italian renaissance style costumes are so gorgeous wow
Magnificent Music!!!💙💙💙💙💙 January 2024!
Simple. Deliberate. And grandiose. A perfect choreography for this piece and characterization of the Noble house who only have each other's noses to flaunt their wealth.
Музыка Сергея Прокофьева бесподобна,шедевр,до мурашек по коже!
Такие простые движения , но как торжественно и красиво ! Завораживающее зрелище !
Да, русская музыка прекрасна! ❤
These costumes are fantastic!
Великолепная музыка,отлично поставлен танец.Костюмы прекрасные.Хотелось бы увидеть эту постановку полностью.
Сергей Прокофьев "Танец рыцарей" из балета "Ромео и Джульетта".
After watching Michael Bourne's Romeo and Juliet, this seems so staid and passionless. Excellent in it's traditional ballet format, but in Michael Bourne's version, WOW!
Какие богатые костюмы!..👍Шикарная цветовая гамма и безупречное исполнение.👏
The men were the highlight of this performance!
Ballet is one of the most beautiful types of dance EVER
This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen, Dance of the Knights!
0:54 that power step that they both take is so entrancing and perfect
I love how the ladies enter and the music style changes
There's just something about the simplicity of this version that I like more than others. I think it's the feeling it invokes. The look the gentleman in the middle has on his face is just perfect.
Damn those costume designers really gotta flex like that
How nice that there's a song with a simple choreography made specifically for men who can't dance
One of the best music ever!
I am transported by the beauty of the work of the costumes, the choreography and the orchestra are of an unforgettable perfection. what a pleasure to see that there are still professionals
It is a mix between a Nosferatu dance and characters from the Spanish deck of cards.
It's creepy, but charming at the same time. The depth of the music is incredible. Love it.
Аз, как красиво! Что значит классическая постановка и бессмертная музыка!
I have existed from the morning of the world and I shall exist until the last star falls from the night. Although I have taken the form of Gaius Caligula, I am all men as I am no man, and therefore I am a god.
Yeah, but can you dance like these guys?
K
Isaiah 43:11
fredo1070 excuse me his name was Amadeus (I think)
What?
Magnificent piece of music, one of my favorites. And the costumes are outstanding.
Magnetic and magnificent.
Великая музыка ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love this version. So powerful in its simplicity and all about the music
All of it is astoundingly good, but I could give just the costumes a standing ovation.
Elegance and grace plus gorgeous music. Thank you.❤
They're all so gorgeous! I loved every single second, they're so refined and rough at the same time
Завораживает , погружает в какую-то другую реальность - невероятно красиво !
Wonderful performance
It is fascinating how dancing like thus can be made to look threatening
А ведь это сцена проводов. Рыцари на войну уходят. Тревожная мелодия и строгий торжественный танец помогает почувствовать то, что чувствовали они и провожающие их дамы. Музыка на все времена.
This has to be the best ballet score ever, love it!!!
You are wrong as usual.
@@alegendamongmenYou should talk to him, not yourself.
Everyone is talking about the dance, but the music is great! Prokofiev - romeo and juliet (dance of knights) very good piece. And yes, the dance is good tho
BRAVO !