Thursday, June 14, 2007

DARCEY BUSSELL FAREWELL

Attended Darcey Bussell's Farewell performance both at Sadlers Wells and The Royal Opera House...
At Sadlers Wells, I only managed the curtain call of Winter Dreams...she danced the role of Misha, which was created on her by the late genius, Sir Kenneth MacMillan. Dancing alongside her were, Tamara Rojo, Nicola Tanah, Jonathan Cope, Roberto Bolle, Edward Watson, Belinda Hatley, Michael Nunn, Wiliam Trevitt, etc... Her final Farewell pas de deux with Roberto Bolle was the highlight of the evening... its a feeling responded from their fiery and emotional performance that I can't find the exact words to describe...
At the Royal Opera House, there was also Belinda Hatley's farewell... here she is performing in Symphonic Variation. Only managed curtain call shots though...

And last but definitely not the least... Darcey's touching farewell appearance as she performed Song of the Earth... The atmosphere was unbelievable... the entire opera house was giving standing ovation, some sobbing some cheering and some applauding... and a few snapping pictures... its an experience i will never forget...she truly deserved what she has.... she will be deeply missed... by her nation and the world...






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