This is one of those ballets (and there aren't that many) that I just can't get enough of. Regardless of the performance or the cast, I really try to catch it at least once a season. It's such a choreographic masterpiece, that I just love enjoying the shear beauty of the choreographic composition. One thing, I'm always certain of, is that the corps de ballet, will be perfect, and for the enjoyment of this piece, that's more than enough. As for the soloists, for God sakes, this is the Bolshoi, they just can't get it wrong. They might have an better of worse day, but it's always at least good. When it comes to ballet, they are the world top, so not much to worry anytime one goes there. The worst it can get is an average show.
This time around the cast was mixed. I really loved Rizhkina as Shirin, she was absolutely dazzling. Such a grace and beauty in dancing, one had a feeling that she was fully emerged in her role, and that every single muscle on her body was playing the role, and not just fulfilling the technical demands. Volkov as Ferhad, was great in duets with Rizhkina, but a bit weak in solos. And Shipulina as Mehmen Banu, was technically excellent but completely cold in her portrayal, like she just wanted to finish the "work" as soon as possible, and get out of the theater.
One of the other things, which I really enjoy every time more and more, is the design by Virsaladze. I've actually never really liked his other designs (Spartacus), but this one is filled with oriental magic and beauty, with so much simplicity and style
As for Grigorovich, one does see that the choreography stems from the 60s, and that it's definitely a Soviet ballet (when choosing love between two women, the hero choses love for the people), but the way he constructs the show, and especially the mass scenes, is just a work of a genius.
Love it, loved it and hope to see it soon again.
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