K047 DVD Swan Lake Tetsuya Kumakawa’s Production of K-BALLET COMPANY 2003 / Unopened Recorded: June 2003, Tokyo Performance, Orchard Hall, Shibuya Time: 115 minutes NTSC: Product for Japan Picture Quality: DVD quality from the recording era Product Information from the Seller: Customers highly rate this work for the following points: Many voices express admiration for the beautiful stage and rich expressiveness. They also feel that the costumes and stage decorations, which are particular about details, are wonderful. In addition, there are opinions that Mr. Kumakawa's performance is superb and that they were moved by the opera-like production. On the other hand, opinions are divided on the clarity of the story. It is well-received as a dramatic and interesting piece. There are also opinions that the set is the most luxurious. ★★★ Quoted from web reviews below, please refer to them ① This was the first K-Ballet performance I watched. I can't forget that感動 (impression), and I watch the DVD until it's worn out (?). Even though I've watched it many times, I always end up getting teary-eyed at the end. Of course, I am impressed by the strength of the love between Odette and Siegfried, but also by the strong loyalty of the swans who protect the princess. It is comparable to the strong loyalty of Ali in Kumakawa's version of "Le Corsaire." The clarity of the story and the gorgeousness of the set are the best. What's good is that you can get into the story and be moved. I don't think this is often the case with other ballet companies. Even those who are seeing ballet for the first time can watch it without feeling a high barrier to entry. ② Tetsuya Kumakawa, a world-class ballet dancer born in Japan. After retiring from the Royal Ballet in 1998, he established K-Ballet Company, which he hosts himself, and colors the stage with four Odette & Odile he has selected. Viviana Durante, who is also familiar as a guest principal of K-Ballet Company. Monica Perego, who once co-starred with Kumakawa in Derek Deane's "Swan Lake." Greta Hodgkinson of the National Ballet of Canada, whom Kumakawa calls an "impressive dancer who touched my heart." Kayo Osada, who is showing remarkable growth as a first soloist from K-Ballet Company. This work features Kumakawa Siegfried and the stage where Viviana Durante played the swan and Monica Perego played the black swan.