Cultured cat
Recently, we watched a recording of English National Ballet dancing Derek Deane’s production of ‘Swan Lake.’ It was recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in 2024. It was wonderful to see it danced ‘in the round’ and the camera work was phenomenal.
There were sixty ‘swans’ and they caught Herschel’s attention. If he could have joined them, he would have done. He also enjoyed the evil sorcerer Rothbart’s frenetic flight around the stage in his splendid costume. He looked like a huge, threatening bird of prey.
Superlative dancing, glorious costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s music created a superb production and one we highly recommend.
I have only ever seen bits of any ballet in movies when the storyline has people attending.
ReplyDeleteI love the athleticism and grace of ballet dancers.
DeleteYour recommendation is trivial, but the cat is to be believed. 🤓
ReplyDeleteAlways! 🐈
DeleteSo cute that the cat enjoyed the show. We visited Royal Albert Hall when we visited England two years ago.
ReplyDeleteThe Royal Albert Hall is used for so many purposes. Before Christmas it hosted a grand sumo event.
DeleteHow funny that this so transfixed Herschel.
ReplyDeleteHe likes rugby, too.
DeleteSweet. Quill likes to watch television, too, but he's more into action and sci-fi
ReplyDeletePerhaps he's a younger boy than Herschel - he's 13.
DeleteI just looked it up on YouTube. That's pretty awesome. I can see why Herschel liked it.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautifully danced.
DeleteEveryone (everything) loves art.
ReplyDeleteArt encompasses so many forms.
DeleteAnd Herschel would recommend it, too, if he were talking to other cats about what he's been watching.
ReplyDeleteNaturally!
DeleteDid he bat the screen? Clever cat for watching ballet or did he think it was like that spot the electronic light game for cats.
ReplyDeleteHe taps the screen in rugby, but not in ballet.
DeleteMesmerising!
ReplyDeleteIt was.
DeleteAnd approved by a discerning cat too!
ReplyDeleteVery discerning.
DeleteThat is a cultured cat. Gibbs would never sit through a ballet.
ReplyDeleteOur dogs are not interested in ballet at all, but will bark if a strange animal appears on screen.
DeleteThat looked to be a beautiful ballet to watch from the safety of home. We had 20 in of snow here but thankfully we have power. And I do have to say it's funny what on television will catch a cat's eye and what will not.
ReplyDelete20 inches is a lot for this country. Stay warm and safe.
DeleteWe saw Swan Lake live in Birmingham and it was amazing, but I've also seen filmed versions and while not the atmosphere of a live show, just as enjoyable. Good to see you back, hope you're fully recovered now
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chris. We watched a live performance of Matthew Bourne's 'Swan Lake' many years ago. It was enjoyable and interesting to see an all-male ensemble.
DeleteNot a pet owner myself, but sometimes wondering how cats or dogs percieve the "concept" of television...
ReplyDeleteIt's just the movement that catches their attention. Our dogs bark at animals on screen, though.
DeleteHi Janice - what fun ... it's great seeing animals relate to life around them ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteOur later generations of animals don't tend to look behind the screen as earlier ones did.
DeleteWho knew the cat was a ballet fan???
ReplyDeleteHe's not averse to watching sport, either.
DeleteOne of my favorite ballets. Obviously Herschel agrees!
ReplyDeleteIt is an enchanting ballet.
ReplyDeleteHershel was totally entertained.
ReplyDelete. . . as were we, watching him.
DeleteLovely -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteGood for you introducing a cat to human culture. I've never seen a performance of Swan Lake so perhaps I need to interview Herschel about the particulars.
ReplyDeleteHe'd be happy to chat. He's a very chatty cat.
DeleteMy son's cat likes to watch football. They're the funniest creatures!
ReplyDeleteIt's so amusing to watch them.
DeleteAww lovely to see Herschel enjoying the ballet.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
He's a serious-minded cat!
DeleteIt's interesting to ponder why cats are attracted to some things on the television and not others.
ReplyDeleteThat's true. They're not interested in politics or drama.
DeleteThat's lovely to see!
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ReplyDeleteHerschel is a very cultured cat.
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