LA Ballet's Swan Lake at the Alex Theater in Glendale last night was a pure delight. I've seen many Swan Lake performances since 1985, including the top American and European professional ballet companies. Each one is different, interesting, mesmerizing, and fulfilling. LA Ballet's production and performance last night joins my long list of memorable Swan Lakes. The only thing that was missing was a full orchestra, and my best hope is for LA Ballet to move to bigger venues with a large enough orchestra pit. I can hear the LA Music Center calling the LA Ballet as its future home, especially now that is has come of age. It could join the world's best professional ballet companies, once it is accompanied by a full professional orchestra to provide a complete musical and theatrical experience.