Oh darlings, can you believe it's already the 26th of March 2026? Where has the time gone? The spring air is simply divine and I feel so inspired. It feels like everything around me is just swirling and twirling, almost like the most graceful of ballerinas. But that brings me to the subject I simply must talk about today - ballet music. Oh my, is there a more beautiful form of art?
Don't get me wrong, darling, I adore a good piece of classical music - especially Mozart's "Requiem" or the mournful beauty of "Lacrimosa." But when it comes to capturing the human experience in all its vulnerability, complexity, and, yes, beauty - well, ballet music simply takes the cake! The soaring strings, the haunting woodwinds, the playful percussion - it truly makes my soul sing.
I'm thinking we should talk about "The Nutcracker," the most delightful, captivating, and perhaps even Christmas-themed, ballet, which we just can't forget, even in this bright, cheery springtime! The Tchaikovsky score for that one? It's almost like a magic elixir. "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" alone will take you straight to another realm of pure, unadulterated delight. And let's not forget about the grand "Waltz of the Flowers!" Such romantic, sweeping music that truly makes one feel as if you're in the heart of a lush, spring garden, surrounded by the most beautiful flowers you've ever seen. And while you're on that, might I suggest you put on a beautiful ballet tutu of the pinkest imaginable shade with a leotard in the same soft colour and twirl away.
I'm thinking you should find your favourite piece of ballet music now - "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" if you're new to it, but then we must get into the details, darling, and look deeper - and let me know how it makes you feel!You see, each note, each phrase of the score, just seems to evoke such strong emotions - the fear of a young girl's nightmare, the anticipation and joy of a beautiful wedding scene, the sweeping grandeur of a waltz that brings you back to the heart of a lavish court.
And that is what I love about ballet music - it captures every human emotion, every nuance of love, loss, joy, fear, anger - it even goes a bit deeper into our feelings to that of longing and uncertainty, even hope and trust, which sometimes the ballet takes on. It just feels like music for the soul. And that is why we need to be more than just a bit "musical" as it is now - I mean we're almost past the time to simply "love it" as you will with something like an evening of classical opera. This needs to be woven into our everyday, don't you think?
Of course, I wouldn't be true to my "fashionista" heart if I didn't acknowledge how perfectly these scores complement the incredible movements, costumes and set designs of a ballet. Think about it: each plié, each jeté, each arabesque - the ballet itself just adds to the magical story! All this beautifully framed within the opulent theatre set, with glittering lights and dramatic, intricate costumes. It’s like a sensory overload, but in the most perfect way!
So, here's my challenge for you today: I encourage you to step away from the day-to-day and embrace the enchantment of ballet music. * **Go for a lovely afternoon walk while listening to "Serenade" by Tchaikovsky - it's full of such dreamy, beautiful melodies, that'll sweep you off your feet in just the same way a charming ballerina can take your breath away! * **Don your dancing shoes and twirl around your living room with "La Valse" by Ravel, imagining you're one of those incredible dancers at the Moulin Rouge. ** * **Get lost in the dramatic symphony of "Swan Lake." Just make sure you have tissues handy, as you are bound to shed a tear or two - the beauty of it will truly move you.**Then, when you're feeling inspired - well then why don't you treat yourself to a live performance at the Royal Opera House, darling? Honestly, nothing quite beats seeing these magnificent ballet stories brought to life. But even if you're at home - simply play a ballet playlist and dream yourself into your own magical world.
Do you know what else I absolutely love? It’s those perfect “Ballet music moments" – you know, those moments where life itself feels like a ballet.You're standing in front of a stunning sunset with the light glistening on the ocean, as the sun dips below the horizon – all this set to a piece from Stravinsky's "The Firebird." That my dears, is when life is truly, perfectly in sync with its score. And it makes it even more special and enchanting if you're wearing a bright and colourful dress, that perfectly complements the setting - it is simply magical and makes you wish for it to last forever.
I love a beautifully choreographed, moving story - a simple elegant piece that flows naturally into the most exciting grand climaxes. I have just realised that is precisely what ballet music has done to my life - the simple elegant melodies have been seamlessly woven into my days; I now find myself living the story that this beautiful art form has always evoked.
The beauty, emotion, grace, and grandeur of ballet music truly transcend time. I find myself lost in its enchanting rhythms and exquisite melodies every time I put it on. It feels so real. So present. So much a part of me that when it plays I feel I'm actually "becoming" the dancer myself, gracefully swaying with the notes, moving to their intricate rhythms.
Darling, when you embrace the art of ballet music, life itself will start to feel like a beautiful performance, ready for an enthusiastic applause. You know how this happens - the moment you close your eyes, shut out all the noise of the world, let the melody seep into you, you become something entirely magical - something quite different, simply yourself, and also, something larger than life itself - and you can move with an entirely new sense of grace.
Just like you - you too, have the potential to be the "star" of your very own "performance". And isn't that a wonderfully, magical thing to think about as you're enjoying the enchantment of this most glorious music?