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Artists of The Royal Ballet in Symphonic Variations. ©ROH, 2017. Photographed by Tristram Kenton.
Artists of The Royal Ballet in Symphonic Variations. ©ROH, 2017. Photographed by Tristram Kenton.

Your reaction: What did you think of The Royal Ballet's Friday Premiere stream of Symphonic Variations?

Ashton’s masterpiece on the beauty of pure movement is available to watch on-demand now.

ByBecky Black (Social Media Editor)
Tuesday 6 April 2021, 10.45am

Nicola Tricker: 'Symphonic Variations must be one of the most beautiful ballet creations ever. And such a wonderful cast to do it justice, that central pas de Deux with @MNunezOfficial and @VMuntagirov was just sublime #OurHouseToYourHouse'

Louisa van der Westhuizen: 'Beautiful, pure and simple. Poetry in motion. Amazing dancers'

Joanne Pattillo Simmons: 'What an absolute Ashton masterpiece this ballet is'

Artists of The Royal Ballet in Symphonic Variations. ©ROH, 2017. Photographed by Tristram Kenton.
Artists of The Royal Ballet in Symphonic Variations. ©ROH, 2017. Photographed by Tristram Kenton.

Jess Glenny: 'This stream was beautiful. Someone needs to do a full-length interview with the dancer who was in the original production. He's living history and his memories are fascinating'

@clancysteer: 'Fabulous. Loved the fascinating intro as well. More please!'

@LucyMcCaul: 'Thank you @RoyalOperaHouse @TheRoyalBallet for another evening of beauty and joy with Symphonic Variations #OurHouseToYourHouse'

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