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21/06/11 - MADAMA BUTTERFLY FILMED IN 3D

This summer an opera favourite returns to the magnificent surroundings of the Royal Opera House. Madama Butterfly with its beautiful staging and Puccini's powerful and memorable score. Following the success of Carmen in 3D the Royal Opera House has once again teamed up with 3D cinema technology provider, RealD, to film Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier's incredible production.

09/03/11 - ROH SUMMER SEASON

All performances for Royal Opera House Summer Season are now on sale.

ROH bring to London the Mariinsky Ballet and classic performances as the pretigious Opera Madama Buttlerfly.

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07/02/11 - RETURN TO SHEER GRACE AND POISE IN SWAN LAKE

With Darren Aronofsky's film Black Swan annoying dance fans with its so-so dance scenes, it's a relief to see a real Swan Lake in all its theatrical and choreographic unity. Having Zenaida Yanowsky in the ballet is also a considerable plus. The senior Royal Ballet dancer has been less seen in recent years, having been away having children, but her performance in the twin Swan Lake lead roles of Odette-Odile proved her absence hasn't stalled her artistry.

If anything, her time out has brought a greater range and depth to her dancing and acting. Her Odile, the dark-hearted black swan who deceives the Prince, was especially assured. It's easy to turn the character, and the dancing, into a come-hither vamp who dupes the prince with her blatant sexual availability. The prince, like most men, may be vulnerable to this tactic but he is no fool - and very much in love with the white swan, Odette. Yanowsky's approach is to reel him in with a combination of curve and poise, her back and neck in arching hints of sexual pleasure while her composure combined with a contrived restraint leaves the confused prince especially vulnerable.

Running until April 8th at Royal Opera House. See tickets.

Source: www.thisislondon.co.uk

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