Royal Opera HouseWhen does a living treasure turn into a museum piece? It's a question at the heart of ballet, and especially at the heart of the Mariinsky's Swan Lake. I've always loved this staging, with its fairytale gothic designs and uncluttered stage. But now, in 2011, it seems strangely drained of life. The story-telling looks pallid and mechanical, and some of the dancers seem to be performing in an emot…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:29PM on July 26, 2011