I didn't realise you were musical - what did you/do you play?
I think you're spot on with the Tchaikovsky's own sexuality (and mental fragility) element. I had similar thoughts about the symbolism of the original Swan Lake story let alone the MB version. The pas de deux between the swan and the prince - all of them - are stunning in their beauty and sheer masculinity (as is the Dorian Gray clip). I do like a manly man.
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Date: 2015-04-02 01:42 pm (UTC)I think you're spot on with the Tchaikovsky's own sexuality (and mental fragility) element. I had similar thoughts about the symbolism of the original Swan Lake story let alone the MB version. The pas de deux between the swan and the prince - all of them - are stunning in their beauty and sheer masculinity (as is the Dorian Gray clip). I do like a manly man.