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Scottish Ballet – from Sublime to Stravinsky

Scottish Ballet’s double bill (The Fairy’s Kiss followed by The Rite of Spring) was a spectacular and enjoyable evening, featuring two pieces that contrasted yet complemented each other perfectly.

I was mesmerised by the sheer beauty and perfect technique of the Fairy (Constance Devernay) in the first piece. Her effortless performance was stunning, poetry en pointe, movement that melted in your heart. She was the highlight of my evening, technique and talent intertwined in a tapestry of skill.

The energy of the second piece had me hooked, a festival of ferocity as the male dancers embodied raw emotion.

The orchestra was first class, the music of Stravinsky timeless and unique.

A truly fantastic evening, ballet as it should be.