Great Ballet Performances: Anthony Dowell — Swan Lake

There are certain ballet performances that are so unmistakably beautiful that they beg to be experienced.  Accidentally stumbling upon this youtube video I couldn’t help but celebrate the truly classical line without (oh so thankfully) the circus tricks that are ever more required in the modern dance age —  just gorgeous lines, breath and passionate acting.   Truly a study (in arabesque) in how effortless technique is translated onto the opera house stage.  – I sigh…