Q: What have you learned about Petipa from the notations? Ans: Looking at the notations changed my taste. Honestly, I just can’t stand seeing productions of the classics any more, because I know how far it is from Petipa’s intentions...
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Some of the great 19 century Russian ballet classics were recorded in Stepanov notation - Doug Fullington is one of the few people in the world who can understand Stepanov's hieroglyphics and what they represent for those looking to do justice to the past...