REVIEW：Dutch National Ballet's "Don Quixote" 2024
One of the most memorable highlights in Amsterdam is watching great performances of the Dutch National Ballet. I had the opportunity to watch two performances on October 25th and 26th. These were the best Don Quixote performances I've ever seen, especially Giorgi Potkhishvili’s Basilio was outstanding!
Don Quixote played by Nicolas Rapaic, and Sancho Panza played by Frans Schraven, captured the audience's attention with their acting. This kind of performance is rare in Japan, which really piqued my interest. It felt like I was watching a theatrical performance from them.
The next day, Sancho Panza was also played by Frans Schraven, but Don Quixote was played by Tyucho Hupperets. This combination was also very interesting. The character of Don Quixote usually doesn’t have much presence in the story, but the two Don Quixotes I saw in Amsterdam had strong, distinct characteristics that added much spice to the performance. Nicolas seemed high-spirited, while Tyucho seemed full of integrity.
The main roles played by their principals, Anna Tsygankova and Giorgi Potkhishvili, were stunning. They created their own world with amazing technique and presence. Anna charmed the audience with her beautiful balance, while Giorgi brought the story to life as the real Basilio. Every woman can fall in love with this guy. His Georgian traditional dance, especially his jumps, also surprised us. Just wow.
Luckily, I had the opportunity to watch Japanese dancers in that show as well. Koyo Yamamoto, who played Espada on October 25th, was young but showed great promise for the future. Sho Yamada’s flexibility always amazed us. Luca Abdel-Nour is always beautiful. It was great to see them.
2024年10月25日 オランダ国立バレエ団「ドン・キホーテ」より、カーテンコール。
— バレエファンの会社員🇯🇵Tokyo Ballet Fan (@TokyoBalletFan) November 1, 2024
キトリはQian Liu、バジルはYoung Gyu Choi、エスパーダは山元耕陽(Koyo Yamamoto)さん。 ドン・キホーテ役のNicolas Rapaicとサンチョ・パンサ役のFrans Schravenの演技が上手すぎて最高だったし、とても楽しかった😆 pic.twitter.com/R9hIccopBs
2024年10月26日オランダ国立バレエ団「ドン・キホーテ」カーテンコール。
— バレエファンの会社員🇯🇵Tokyo Ballet Fan (@TokyoBalletFan) November 1, 2024
キトリはAnna Tsygankova、バジルはGiorgi Potskhishvili🇬🇪🥰
ドン・キホーテ役はTycho Hupperetsでサンチョ・パンサはFrans Schraven、ロレンツォはBoris de Leeuw。闘牛士には山田翔(Sho Yamada)さんやLuca Abdel-Nourも！ pic.twitter.com/SpBtX4vzLf
①Anna Tsygankova and Giorgi Potskhishvili（Kitri and Basilio)
— バレエファンの会社員🇯🇵Tokyo Ballet Fan (@TokyoBalletFan) November 1, 2024
②Sho Yamada（Center, Harlequin)
③Luca Abdel-Nour（Left, Bullfighter)
④Connie Vowles（Cupid)
去年見た山田翔さんは闘牛士/ハーレクインの2役。光藍社ガラで大ファンになったルカ・アブデル=ヌールやキューピッドも素敵だった! pic.twitter.com/Kxs9fQV99w
Anna TsygankovaとGiorgi Potskhishviliは最高だった！
— バレエファンの会社員🇯🇵Tokyo Ballet Fan (@TokyoBalletFan) November 1, 2024
ダンサーだけでなくサイドキャストがめっちゃ上手で、ドン・キホーテ役のTycho Hupperets、サンチョ・パンサのFrans Schraven、ガマーシュのEdo Wijnen、ロレンツォのBoris de Leeuw等みんなお芝居が細かくて分かりやすくて本当に素晴らしかった! pic.twitter.com/yrPbvZW0tc
オランダ国立バレエ団「ドン・キホーテ」公演期間中、歌劇場入口の大きなスクリーンにはドンキの予告映像が✨
— バレエファンの会社員🇯🇵Tokyo Ballet Fan (@TokyoBalletFan) January 8, 2025
ちなみにキトリはプリンシパルのマイア・マッカテリ🇬🇪
Beautiful Maia Makhateli as Kitri in "Don Quixote". At the entrance hall of "Stopera" (Theater of the Dutch National Ballet). pic.twitter.com/We7c6NzZtt
見れば見るほどKバレエの大久保沙耶さんによく似ていて、写真集(Girls with Pearls - Caroline Sikkenk)をよく見たらやっぱり大久保沙耶さんだった🥰
— バレエファンの会社員🇯🇵Tokyo Ballet Fan (@TokyoBalletFan) November 1, 2024
沙耶さん有名人やなぁ。マウリッツハイス美術館入ってすぐにある1番目立つところに写真があったから、世界中の人が彼女の写真を見てるよ😉✨ pic.twitter.com/LpO88tKTDY