Manon vs Onegin
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Manon
Kenneth MacMillan's Manon is a gritty, passionate, and deeply tragic ballet that explores the corruption of innocence. Set to music by Massenet, it follows the rise and fall of Manon Lescaut, a woman torn between her love for Des Grieux and her desire for wealth. The ballet is famous for its intense, erotic, and physically demanding pas de deux. It is a cornerstone of the British dramatic style, r...
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Onegin
John Cranko's Onegin is widely considered the greatest narrative ballet of the 20th century. Based on Pushkin's novel in verse, it tells the story of the cynical Eugene Onegin and the naive Tatiana. The ballet is famous for its incredible pas de deux, which evolve alongside the characters' emotional maturity. It is a masterclass in storytelling through movement, requiring the leads to portray a de...
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