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 Le Sang des étoiles” is a great success, a witty, moving and humorous ballet albeit its grim and serious subject.» isabelle castéra, sud ouest / france, september 2004
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| Malandain was there with his recognized talent. […]Once the sixteen bears of the corps de ballet are lined up on stage, then lie down clumsily on the floor before rolling about, the whole house bursts into giggles, quickly followed by thundering applause. The Russian audience gave Ballet Biarritz an enthusiastic welcome. One thing is sure: we do not have many companies of that level, and reliability. Furthermore, “contemporary dance” seldom brings such joy to our soul.» Alla Mikhaleva, Kultura / Russie, 30 juin 2005 |
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| Thierry Malandain who has always clearly established his wish to link classical tradition with a contemporary spirit, drives the point home here. His choreography bolts on together grand développés, arabesques, tours, with flexed feet, and buttocks pointing out. He is currently one of the few in France who manages to stick to his style. He has been in charge of Ballet Biarritz since 1998 with very positive results, which is no mean feat nowadays.» rosita boisseau, le monde / france, september 2004 |
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The most surprising aspects are the great harmony between the work and a special musical choice, on which the choreographer has constructed a very danceable choreography balanced between two contrasted moods.» ana remiro, diario vasco / spain, september 2004 |
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| Thierry Malandain and his company are the most brilliant jewel in Aquitaine, the must of a sunny Biarritz. With the ease of a Mozart, Malandain creates fanciful works in which he mixes a deep knowledge of philosophy, of history and of music with the most varied forms of theatre. Besides, like a virtuoso, he juggles with technique but beauty is his main concern. According to him, human beings are born to dance like birds are born to fly.» Alexandre Firer, Moscou-Soir / Russie, 29 juin 2005 |
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Full classical scenes alternate with more modern ones, soli, sensual duets for which the choreographer excels – and trios, on seven melodies by Mahler. They contribute to the staging of the love story between Zeus and Callisto, splendidly personified.» rené sirvin, le figaro / france, september 2004 |
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The latest ballet by the boss of Ballet Biarritz is of the highest level. It is a wonderfully danced piece, with extraordinary music» françois deletraz, le figaro magazine / france, september 2004 |
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Le Sang des étoiles” is a magnificent cocktail in which the most unexpected ingredients are blended: classical ballet, free dance, irony, sensuality, the inventiveness of the choreographer and the living flesh of the dancers.» Vladimir Kotikhov, Moskovskij Komsomolets / Russie, 28 juin 2005 |
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