Ken Browar and Deborah Ory – the husband-and-wife team behind the NYCDance Project – have their second dance photography book coming out next week: The Style of Movement: Fashion and Dance.Their first, which went on to be a best-seller, was The Art of Movement, which came out three years ago. While their … Continue reading about The Style of Movement: Fashion and Dance – a new book of dance photography from NYC Dance Project
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Photo Album: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in London
The company has three As in its title but, to my mind, this programme sets the case for it to have four, because the profundity of the African American cause is so central to this fine pair of works that it … Continue reading about Photo Album: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in London
The Mayor of London opens English National Ballet’s new home in East London
English National Ballet’s purpose-built new home in Canning Town East London, was officially opened last night by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and is now open to the public.English National Ballet’s new 8639 sq … Continue reading about The Mayor of London opens English National Ballet’s new home in East London
Cecilia Bartoli’s new album ‘Farinelli’ will be issued in November
Cecilia Bartoli’s new album celebrates the life and career of the most famous opera singer of the eighteenth century: the castrato Farinelli. This Decca disc marks three decades of Bartoli’s collaboration with the … Continue reading about Cecilia Bartoli’s new album ‘Farinelli’ will be issued in November
SHINE – the Pink Floyd Rock-Opera Ballet in Verona’s Teatro Romano, 5 September
"You must understand that you are another world in miniature, and that there is in you sun and moon and also stars."It’s certainly unusual to kick off a press release about a dance show with a quote from a … Continue reading about SHINE – the Pink Floyd Rock-Opera Ballet in Verona’s Teatro Romano, 5 September
Introducing 19-year-old Canadian dancer Shale Wagman: from Lausanne to ENB to the Mariinsky
Canadian dancer Shale Wagman turned 19 last May. Soon after he was guesting at the Mariinsky Theatre. What’s more, it was his first time dancing a principal role. Ever. Last season – his first as a professional … Continue reading about Introducing 19-year-old Canadian dancer Shale Wagman: from Lausanne to ENB to the Mariinsky
Dancing Times, September edition – with Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column including Woolf Works at La Scala and a Glass triple bill in Rome
The latest issue of Dancing Times is out tomorrow. In September’s issue, I cover Wayne McGregor’s “amazing” Woolf Works at La Scala with Alessandra Ferri giving a “frighteningly intense” performance alongside an … Continue reading about Dancing Times, September edition – with Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column including Woolf Works at La Scala and a Glass triple bill in Rome
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Interview with Sergei Polunin – Verona’s new Romeo
On the eve of the debut of a new Romeo and Juliet at Verona’s Arena with choreography by Johan Kobborg and with Sergei Polunin and … Continue reading about Interview with Sergei Polunin – Verona’s new Romeo
Matthew Bourne’s new Romeo and Juliet comes to cinema screens
Matthew Bourne’s contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is set in the not-too-distant future in ‘The Verona Institute’. … Continue reading about Matthew Bourne’s new Romeo and Juliet comes to cinema screens
The Royal Ballet and Dance Umbrella celebrate the legacy of Merce Cunningham
The Royal Ballet and Dance Umbrella celebrate the legacy of choreographer Merce Cunningham with heritage works, international dance companies and … Continue reading about The Royal Ballet and Dance Umbrella celebrate the legacy of Merce Cunningham
Interview with Johan Kobborg and Alina Cojocaru on the eve of their new Romeo and Juliet
Johan Kobborg asked David Umenoto to design the sets for his Romeo and Juliet which has its world premiere in Verona’s vast Arena on 26 August. … Continue reading about Interview with Johan Kobborg and Alina Cojocaru on the eve of their new Romeo and Juliet
Today English National Ballet dancers started rehearsing in their new home
Today, 13 August 2019, English National Ballet dancers arrived at the Company’s new building on London City Island, Canning Town, to begin … Continue reading about Today English National Ballet dancers started rehearsing in their new home
Russian ballet star Vladimir Derevianko on Rome Ballet’s Eleonora Abbagnato
Vladimir Derevianko, Russian dancer, coach, choreographer, company director, and TV panellist, has an international understanding of dance and, … Continue reading about Russian ballet star Vladimir Derevianko on Rome Ballet’s Eleonora Abbagnato
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Verdi’s I masnadieri at La Scala is dark and wonderful in David McVicar’s exciting production
David McVicar’s new production of I masnadieri (The Robbers) for La Scala features a monumental set by Charles Edwards which is modified during … Continue reading about Verdi’s I masnadieri at La Scala is dark and wonderful in David McVicar’s exciting production
Italian actress Valentina Cortese dies at 96
Valentina Cortese died this morning in her home in Milan – she was 96.The great Italian actress had been confined to a wheelchair for several … Continue reading about Italian actress Valentina Cortese dies at 96
La Scala mourns the death of a tenor with a minute’s silence and moving trumpet solo
Before the final performance of I masnadieri at La Scala yesterday evening, the curtain rose on a crowded set with the chorus, soloists, … Continue reading about La Scala mourns the death of a tenor with a minute’s silence and moving trumpet solo
Interview with contralto Delphine Galou: “making music together with love”
Two new recordings for Naïve's Vivaldi Edition have just been released by the Accademia Bizantina, conducted by Ottavio Dantone. These albums are … Continue reading about Interview with contralto Delphine Galou: “making music together with love”
Günther Groissböck at La Scala – triumphant with caution
Günther Groissböck’s entrance at La Scala for his recital was formal and perfectly polite, but gave away nothing about the man; and so it was … Continue reading about Günther Groissböck at La Scala – triumphant with caution
“Don’t abandon me” – Cecilia Bartoli cancels three operas at La Scala
A series of emails between Cecilia Bartoli’s husband, Oliver Widmer, and the Intendant of La Scala, Alexander Pereira, confirm that the singer … Continue reading about “Don’t abandon me” – Cecilia Bartoli cancels three operas at La Scala