A week ago we spent the evening at Chicago's Civic Opera House and were awed by American Ballet Theatre's (ABT) production of Tchaikovsky's classic, Swan Lake. This eternal love story set in an enchanting stage and elaborate choreography alone will keep one mesmerized; but it is truly the beauty and grace of the ballerinas that will put one in tears.
If you know this ballet, you'll agree that every frame in every act is like a beautiful painting. I would have wished to take countless pictures for you here, but couldn't (with the exception of the one below). The curtain call... ABT opened to great reviews.
Taken the night of the performance.
Principal Dancers Julie Kent and Marcelo Gomes
Photo: Gene Schiavone for ABT
At the ballet, you really feel like you're in the presence of something outside the rest of your life. Higher than the rest of your life.
Robert Caro
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