Name: Mayerling
Genre: Music
Released: 2010-04-06
Duration: 2 h 39 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Mara Galeazzi, Iohna Loots, Edward Watson

The camera work is poor but the performance itself is first class

Mayerling was a new discovery, and a great one with its moving story that would be even more magical with great lead chemistry and a great use of Liszt's magnificent music(some of the pieces used orchestral versions of pieces originally for piano). This performance is first class in all senses but sadly it is a performance deserving of far better camera work, which is poor and at times borderline dreadful. Less close-ups and shots focusing on somewhere else and more shots of people's feet and movements would have made a difference. The costumes and sets are both sumptuous and atmospheric depending on the mood of the music used in the scene, more on the latter seeing how dark the story is, and the lighting is dynamic and expressive. The orchestral playing is first rate, bringing intense power and heartfelt pathos to the music and the conducting accommodates the action and keeps the story and action moving swiftly without rushing through it. The choreography is impeccable being both intricate and dramatic, the way dancers move in ballet always captivated me and this production of Mayerling is no different, and while the movements are strenuous especially for Rudolf the movements are so fluid and beautifully placed that it looks easier than it actually is. The performances are terrific, especially from Edward Watson's gracefully and soulfully danced and very emotionally acted Rudolf and Mara Galeazzi who matches him in grace and emotion. Their chemistry together is magical, making the emotional scenes really poignant. The supporting performances from Laura Morera and Iohna Loots, in a moving performances, are a beautiful match for the leads too. All in all, a first class performance that with better camera work could have been an even better experience. 9/10 Bethany Cox

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