Sukru Ozyıldız & Aslı Enver | Actors & the Son & Daughter
of Turkey make their country proud giving dynamic performances as Efe & Nisan in Winter Sun...
Clip from you tube......

https://youtu.be/d_JH_VSg3Pw

The Civil Wars Lyrics

"Dust To Dust"

It's not your eyes
It's not what you say
It's not your laughter
That gives you away
You're just lonely
You've been lonely too long

All your acting, your thin disguise
All your perfectly delivered lines
They don't fool me
You've been lonely too long

Let me in the walls
You've built around
We can light a match
And burn them down
Let me hold your hand
And dance 'round and 'round the flames
In front of us
Dust to dust

You've held your head up
You've fought the fight
You bear the scars
You've done your time
Listen to me
You've been lonely too long

Let me in the walls
You've built around
We can light a match
And burn them down
Let me hold your hand
And dance 'round and 'round the flames
In front of us
Dust to dust

You're like a mirror, reflecting me
Takes one to know one, so take it from me
You've been lonely
You've been lonely too long
We've been lonely
We've been lonely too long




My dear dn family, I just recently viewed on Netflix this wonderful Turkish Series (Drama - Romance) titled
Winter Sun - Kis Gunesi ...... & it won my heart !!

I found this enchanting clip on you-tube with this
enticing music to accompany it & thought it
would be fun to share with you, dear friends.

You rather know me by now & know that I am a
romantic at heart and love when love touches
our life despite the obstacles......

God bless Love You All To The Moon & Back.
Carmen, Picasso & Pasha........................!

Warm Sunday Greetings to you , dear friend ❤

Life's Journey Made More Special With Our DN Family!
Always Carmen, Picasso & Pasha !!!! Basket of Love & Peace.

Alway a special moment of our day is to visit with you
are dear DN Family of Friends. Peace and Love.
Always Carmen, Picasso & Pasha.................





echnique–bodily control–must be mastered only because the body must not stand in the way of the soul’s expression. The only reason for mastering technique is to make sure the body does not prevent the soul from expressing itself.
-La Meri-

A toe shoe is as eccentric as the ballerina who wears it: their marriage is a commitment.
-Toni Bentley-













Olga Smirnova and Vladislav Lantratov - Adagio
https://youtu.be/c7DRXy8hiX0


Music
"Concerto No. 2 in C Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto" by Lang Lang, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre and Valery Gergiev

Olga Smirnova and Vladislav Lantratov - Last Tango
https://youtu.be/jZLBYLitCHE


Choreography: Vyacheslav Gordeev.
Music: A. Piazzolla "Libertango" by Astor Piazzolla






Expressive Pas de deux Olga Smirnova Vladislav Lantratov
https://youtu.be/2o6bYdBzMKA

Choreography: Vyacheslav Gordeev

Music: Bliss-The return from- They made history

The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one’s work seriously and taking oneself seriously. The first is imperative and the second disastrous.
-Dame Margot Fonteyn-










Olga Smirnova and Vladislav Lantratov - Melody
https://youtu.be/pnFSzrqJMTo

Choreography: Asaf Messerer. Music: A. Dvorak

Our Beloved Puppydawg Mr Sunshine Roger,
You have left a huge void in the hearts of your dn family.
The joy of life's humor took flight from your heart to
our hearts , thank you for the joy of you in our life.
Love you to the moon and back , will miss you.
Always Carmen & Kitties Picasso & Pasha.

PS Know how much you loved all the work of the great
Phillip Glass in your memory The Hours........

The Hours Complete Soundtrack OST by Philip Glass
https://youtu.be/5PGy_W3coHM

Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto Nr. 2
https://youtu.be/tfuXqfFLWaU

S. Rachmaninov. Piano concerto Nr. 2 c-moll

Ballet of the Astrakhan state theater of Opera and Ballet

Guzal Tagieva - piano

Symphonic orchestra of the Astrakhan state theater of Opera and Ballet under Valery Voronin

April 19, 2013. Astrakhan (Russia). Big hall of the Astrakhan state theater of Opera and Ballet



"I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." Mikhail Baryshnikov




Love and Hugs TO Our DN Family of Friends.
Always Carmen, Picasso and Pasha.............

Beauty is not all there is of poetry. It must contain the truth. It is not simply an oak, rude and grand, neither is it simply a vine. It is both. Around the oak of truth runs the vine of beauty. Robert Green Ingersoll


Our DN Family of Friends, Happy Monday , wishing blessings
and joy for the whole week, God bless, dreams come true.
Always Carmen, Picasso Azul & Pasha Coyote Blue........
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Chopin piano concerto No.1 as a ballet
https://youtu.be/tPlJZhgEHUM

the first performance and first Chopin piano concerto No.1 as a Ballet part 3

Coreograf�a: Mauricio Wainrot

ballarinesl Sol Rourich and Leonardo Otarola
"Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: III. Rondo (Vivace)" by Martha Argerich
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Nocturnes ( Malandain / Chopin )
Malandain Ballet Biarritz
https://youtu.be/QI_ZwrFnD3E

musique Fr�d�ric Chopin
chor�graphie Thierry Malandain
conception lumi�re Jean-Claude Asqui�
r�alisation costumes Karine Prins
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My Dn Family of Friends,
Good Morning From Your Bonilla Family.....Have woken up these last two mornings under the most beautiful, gorgeous Califiornia August Summer Sky and who better than than Our Beach Boys to encourge us to have fun fun fun with each new summer day.........

God bless and love you to the moon & back. Basket of
Hugs and Thank you with deep appreciation for each
and every visit, posting of splendid wp art and the links
to new discoveries , well you all dear friends of mine
you are the best of the best.

Always Carmen, Picasso & Pasha.......

Fun, Fun, Fun - The Beach Boys
https://youtu.be/brZfudD4vKA

Beach Boys - Do You Wanna Dance? (stereo)
https://youtu.be/pSF2SoNaZSc

Dn Family of Friends, While having fun lets Dance.......




The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
https://youtu.be/Eab_beh07HU

Beach Boys - Surfin Usa HD
https://youtu.be/2s4slliAtQU

The Beach Boys - California Girls
https://youtu.be/KcrbDYe4qL4













THE BEACH BOYS THE LOST CONCERT 1964
https://youtu.be/5a4YupnT1sM

"At the height of their fame (but not their creative peak) the Beach Boys did this storming concert. Shortly after this Brian quit touring to focus on writing and producing."
Quote - YouTube

Let us take a Leap of Faith and Dance....
Always Carmen, Picasso & Pasha..........




Dancing can reveal all the mystery that music conceals. ~Charles Baudelaire







Sergei Polunin by Raf Stahelin 2016
Film by: Raf Stahelin (Source: Nowness)
https://youtu.be/JTeqYeBowSI

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Garage Mag: Polunin & Shapran
Pro Art
https://youtu.be/aCBEP5BSDwo

Music "Six Gnossiennes: No. 1" by Lang Lang
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Sergei Polunin / Сергей Полунин "Angels & Demons" An iMovie about ballet, dance & rage.
https://youtu.be/tkUXojq7Olk
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Kristina Shapran and Sergei Polunin - Marguerite and Armand
Choreography: Frederick Ashton. Music: F. Liszt.
https://youtu.be/ZQ_23DeNdh0
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Each time a dancer moves devoutly or a composer faithfully searches the silence for the veiled melodies, eternity is engaged.
-Maya Angelou-

Sergei Polunin / Сергей Полунин "Breathless" An En Pointe ballet iMovie. He's Ukraine, she's Russia
https://youtu.be/rS6x3MQGTNg

Breathless... as he dances. Breathless... as we watch.
He leaves us breathless with his raw emotion and flawless technique. Breathless that we are so blessed to witness him in his prime. Future generations will envy us.

Credits:
Excerpts from "100 Celsius"
Choreography by Emil Fasky
Music: Kai Engel
Dancers: Sergei Polunin (Ukraine) & Kristina Shapran (Russia)
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The tale of the dragon(starring N. Osipova, S. Polunin
Music "Breathe In The Air [Us and Them - Symphonic Pink Floyd]" by London Philharmonic Orchestra
https://youtu.be/DhLxxC4JqSk







Poetry Quotes
The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle in its brightness. James Gates Percival



Happy Friday Dear DN Family of Friends of Mine,
Baskets of Hugs, Joy & Peace........................
Always Carmen, Picasso & Pasha................

My dear DN Family of Friend, Just a note to say that I have
been having sooooooo sooooooo many issues with my
laptop as of late.....Either I will be able to have it fixed
or perhaps a new laptop is in my near future.........
My godson/nephew Robert is coming this weekend
to give his talent of expertise to my cause & we
will see.....Please know that if I all of a sudden
disappear don't worry , I will get back just as
soon as possible as you well know you are my
life line.....
Always Carmen, Picasso & Pasha.....




PS Thank you for continued sharing of friendship with
your wonderful visits to our corner of the world. It
always makes for me and kitties to have a day of
happy smiles...Basket of hugs and appreciation!

Hello & Hugs DN Family of Friends of Mine, Greeting from
The Sunshine State of California.......

I have a story to share , I just spoke with my sister-in-law
Elisa on Wednesday. She shared that she recently had
been to our Hollywood Bowl for the summer season.
The renowned Gustavo Dudamel conducted Giselle,
such a beautiful ballet. Two most talented dancers
of the new generation graced the stage & stole
the night with multiple standing Ovations.

Sergie Polunin of Ukrain & Natalia of Russia. Elisa raved, I immediately researched also falling in love with these two beautiful artists. So happy to share the treasure given to
me by Elisa with you....

God bless wishing you & your loved ones a most
lovely & beautiful Sunday....Thank you for your
friendship , it brings meaning me & kitties.
Always Carmen, Picasso & Pasha..........



What is the story behind Giselle?
The ballet is about a peasant girl named Giselle, who dies of a broken heart after discovering her lover is betrothed to another. The Wilis, a group of supernatural women who dance men to death, summon Giselle from her grave. They target her lover for death, but Giselle's great love frees him from their grasp.

Giselle — Natalia Osipova
Albrecht — Sergei Polunin
Myrtha — Oksana Kardash
Two Wilises — Maria Beck
Two Wilises — Natalia Kleymenova
Hans — Sergey Manuylov
Bathilde — Daria Darienko
Duke — Stanislav Bukharaev
Wilfrid — Alexander Seleznev
Berthe — Yana Bolshanina
Conductor — Anton Grishanin
Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Music Theatre July 24, 2015






Giselle - Natalia Osipova, Sergei Polunin (1)
https://youtu.be/q9jGl0J-77E

Giselle - Natalia Osipova, Sergei Polunin (2)
https://youtu.be/Y58M2WaH8Fk

Giselle - Natalia Osipova, Sergei Polunin (3)
https://youtu.be/SFJdEPx_Qz0

N. Osipova, S. Polunin - Giselle(4) 24.07.15. Moscow
https://youtu.be/h9W5RbYkgeI

N. Osipova, S. Polunin - Giselle(5) 24.07.15. Moscow
https://youtu.be/eyxc7WYpyvA

N. Osipova, S. Polunin - Giselle(6) 24.07.15. Moscow
https://youtu.be/9eEhkaNRecw

N. Osipova, S. Polunin - Giselle(7) 24.07.15. https://youtu.be/E4eM3hSOLxM


PS: I was able to view this magnificent performance today
on youtube it brought tears of joy to my heart, to experience
our new generation of talent that graces our world. I so hope
you get to enjoy if time permits....With lots of hugs !!!!!





Sergei Polunin - Love Sergei Polunin Ballet Dancer
https://youtu.be/OLppFdpirio

Music - Reborn" by Abel Korzeniowski
https://youtu.be/OLppFdpirio

PS Again I'm not sure which production this is from
but found it to be so moving , I just had to share...

Absolutely top class Polina Semionova Aida Garifullina Yuna Kim - Aida Garifullina sing White bird
Composer Igor Krutoy
https://youtu.be/-uRbWEqSqRQ




Wonderful Polina Semionova with Artem Shpilevsky in Cinderella excerpts
https://youtu.be/w8dGQOHfehQ

Born in Moscow, Polina Semionova studied at the Bolshoi Ballet School. Graduating in 2002, Semionova was invited to join the Berlin State Opera Ballet as a principal dancer, becoming at the age of 17, the youngest principal in the company's history.



Aida Garifullina アイーダ・ガリフッリーナ- White bird 白い鳥
https://youtu.be/irXIKmzyXKk

Aida Garifullina (born 30 September 1987) is a Russian operatic soprano of Tatar origin. She was the winner of the 2013 Operalia competition and has featured in a number of productions staged at the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg and the Wiener Staatsoper.



YUNA KIM - The Queen On Ice...Olympic Figure Skating Champion
https://youtu.be/PdRUHd7jnxA

YUNA KIM - The Queen On Ice..Olympic Figure Skating Champion
2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Woman's Figure Skating Champion Short Program




“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.”
― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship

I love this quote it seems to describe our sharing here at
the DN Family of Friends , our connection to the arts...
Basket of hugs and wishes for all dreams to come true.
Always Carmen, Picasso & Pasha..........

PS: The discovery of these 3 beautiful artists have brought
so much sunshine to my day, I so hope it might bring
sunshine to your day , too.....

Our DN Family of Friends, Happy Weekend.
Love You All To THe Moon & Back.
Carmen, Picasso & Pasha ...


To Hester, all the world seemed full of melody. Even the clouds in the sky sailed slowly along in time to a stately march in her brain, or danced to the tune of a merry schottische that sounded for her ears alone. And when she saw the sunset from the hill behind her home, there was always music then — low and tender if the colors were soft and pale-tinted, grand and awful if the wind blew shreds and tatters of storm-clouds across a purpling sky. ~Eleanor H. Porter, "A Delayed Heritage," 1904
















Nuria Rial "De Santany� vaig partir" (L'Arpeggiata)
https://youtu.be/dnRhMM7S0ys



De Santany� vaig partir' from the album 'Mediterraneo' by Christina Pluhar / L'Arpeggiata

L'Arpeggiata records Cavalli: l'Amore innamorato (Armonia)
https://youtu.be/lxKZxf2EoFc


In L’Amore innamorato Christina Pluhar's ensemble L'Arpeggiata and sweet-voiced sopranos Nuria Rial and Hana Blaž�kov� offer us a gem, a rarity that cleverly borrows the title of a mysterious opera by Cavalli, thought to have been lost or perhaps never premiered.


Hana Blaž�kov� (born 2 December 1980) is a Czech soprano and harpist. She is focused on Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music, appearing internationally. She has recorded as a member of the Bach Collegium Japan, among many others.

the harpist here is Sarah Louise Ridy, a baroque harpist who plays with many groups but not Omnia. The harpist from Omnia is Jenny Evans van der Harten.

Magnificent - Singing Sublime



Christina Pluhar- L'Arpeggiata: Cavalli, L’Amore innamorato "Piante Ombrose"
https://youtu.be/8kMrkMiWR3g