Here Gabriele was awaiting the arrival of her lover, and hastening to welcome him the moment he alighted from his steed, stood by his side, while the pages removed his sword, spurs, and splatterdashes.

Troilus and Cressida was written by a Lombard author, but much amplified by our English translator.

It was a special request and Mrs. Fleming had to do it all on the spot, so that′s made her even more narky than usual.

I like the way Ana Sophia Scheller — replacing the injured Ashley Bouder — doesn’t exaggerate the ballet’s second lead woman, but Ms. Bouder’s blend of knockabout comedy and physical brilliance is missed.