Pittsburgh Ballet soloists sound off on ‘Swan Lake’

By Steve Sucato Like professional sports teams, ballet companies go through ups and downs when it comes to talent. While the Steelers have struggled lately with a lack of it, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has been loaded with it. Most impressive have been PBT’s major story ballets. In 2012, the company wowed audiences with Giselle, and followed up with an engaging Cinderella this past April. Now it offers another … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet soloists sound off on ‘Swan Lake’

Russian National Ballet dances a pleasing Swan Lake

Reviewed by Steve Sucato A production of “Swan Lake” without its lovers’ tragic end? It appeared so Tuesday as Elena Radchenko’s Russian National Ballet Theatre performed its version of the ballet classic at the University at Buffalo’s Center for the Arts. The enchanted story of maidens under the spell of the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart who take the form of swans during the day and … Continue reading Russian National Ballet dances a pleasing Swan Lake