REPORT
FROM JAPAN
Tama,
February 11, 2004
A Friend of Nina in Japan
sent this flash review:
I have just returned home from the first day of the
Nina's "Japan Tour 2004"! In a word, it's just fantastic!!!
At the beginning, there was some delay. Girls sitting
beside me were impatient. But when "Green", the Part 1, was over and the
curtain went down, the girls were so excited and happy with the wonderful performance!
What a change! I very much liked the "Green" too, which is very lyrical and
beautiful in movements. Nina was so romantic. Her movements are just like flows of a fresh
stream. Her movements were very "clean" and natural. And Filin was stylish as
usual. Belogolovtsev was strong. (He always reminds me of my Russian friend Yelena's boy
friend. It's funny that they are so resemble each other.)
In "Second before the Ground", I liked Lia Kandelaki, who danced
positively and cheerfully. Petrova looked a little bit tired, but was
still very elegant. Palshina and Klevtsov were neat as they always are. And, Filin!
He is always a "prince" to me!
Uvarov was just gorgeous in "Swan
Lake! His Siegfried has everything that the role requires,
I think. He was extremely dynamic with jumps, and very delicate in expressing his emotions
at the same time. And the partnership with Nina was also wonderful! Do I have to mention
again how gorgeous Nina was as both Odette and Odile? I can't forget the look on her face
when Odile was waiting for Siegfried to choose her and to swear it. Nina was really
an expressive "actress"! She has speed and elegance and everything!! And, I
liked the thoughtful ending of the Swan Lake, which was fresh and sophisticated.
Nina should have been very tired after the performance,
but she was so kind that she smiled and greeted to each and every fan waiting there. I was
really touched with her kindness and generosity.
Marylis, I read your essay in the program in Japanese
today. I thought it has been translated nicely. I feel that your message conveys both
your love for Nina and how wonderful Nina is as a ballerina and as a person. It is really
interesting for all the fans, I think.
Well, that's it for today. I was so much moved with
Nina's performance today that I just couldn't help telling you my impressions. Thank you
for reading!
Warmest regards,
Waka
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