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"Well, I'm not going to disagree with any of the points you've added regarding Herrera's performance. I think the overall feel of the acts, as well as Murphy's example, colored my assessment, since she was so indelible in Act 1. The first act is so dark, and hasn't begun well, and by the time it's over I feel a sense of anticlimax. It's really a bit unbelievable that Orion can overpower Sylvia no matter who's playing the roles. The third act has that empyrean sunshine, and the exquisite pas de deux. I would like to see that done as an excerpt. \nIt goes to show that it is dangerous to cultivate an image as the technical whiz kid, since there will always be someone with more firepower coming up to take your place. Attention to line, musicality and expression is more important. Personally I would define those first two attributes as part of good technique, and Herrera has never really shone in them. \nI've also been thinking and hoping that Sleeping Beauty is around the corner... "
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