The flamboyant French ballet star Patrick Dupond has died after a "devastating illness" – he was 61. His collaborator, Leïla Da Rocha, said, Patrick Dupond has died after a "devastating illness" – … [Read more...] about Patrick Dupond, much-loved ballet star, dies at 61
38 members of La Scala’s ballet company test positive for Covid
There has been an outbreak of coronavirus cases in the Corps de Ballet at La Scala, discovered because of the theatre's regular testing programme. 35 dancers and three members of the Ballet … [Read more...] about 38 members of La Scala’s ballet company test positive for Covid
Principal Dancer Lauren Lovette to say farewell to New York City Ballet
Lauren Lovette will give her final performance with the New York City Ballet at the 2pm matinee performance on Saturday, 9 October 2021, dancing Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer and Alexei … [Read more...] about Principal Dancer Lauren Lovette to say farewell to New York City Ballet
George Balanchine’s Stravinsky Violin Concerto – NYC Ballet’s 2021 Digital Season
New York City Ballet’s 2021 Digital Season programming for the week of 8-13 March will focus on George Balanchine’s neoclassical Stravinsky Violin Concerto, as the final instalment of the multi-part … [Read more...] about George Balanchine’s Stravinsky Violin Concerto – NYC Ballet’s 2021 Digital Season
Francesca Dego plays Paganini’s violin for a new recording
Francesca Dego, one of the most sought after young violinists on the international scene, recently signed to Chandos Records, and for her first disc for the label, she can be heard playing Paganini's … [Read more...] about Francesca Dego plays Paganini’s violin for a new recording
From the Vienna Phil to the MET management: the world is watching
In an open letter, Daniel Froschauer, head of the Vienna Philharmonic, wrote, The world is watching. 30% of the members of the MET Orchestra can no longer sustain a living in New York City due to … [Read more...] about From the Vienna Phil to the MET management: the world is watching
Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet wows TikTokers
Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, closed since October 2020, put together a TikTok video with members of its opera chorus singing, oddly, a sea shanty – Soon May the Wellerman Come. More … [Read more...] about Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet wows TikTokers
George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations – NYC Ballet’s 2021 Digital Season
New York City Ballet's programming for the week of March 1-6 will focus on George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations, the second ballet to be featured in the multi-part series Three Sides of … [Read more...] about George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations – NYC Ballet’s 2021 Digital Season
La Scala’s “Tribute to Nureyev” gala cancelled for Covid
Yesterday, during a regular health check on the artists working at La Scala, a weak positive case of Covid-19 was found in a dancer in the company. As a precautionary measure, La Scala's management … [Read more...] about La Scala’s “Tribute to Nureyev” gala cancelled for Covid
Tribute to Nureyev – free ballet gala streaming from La Scala
A strong thread ties Rudolf Nureyev to La Scala, where he was acclaimed not only as a dancer but also as a choreographer. Nureyev has equally strong ties to La Scala Ballet's new director, Manuel … [Read more...] about Tribute to Nureyev – free ballet gala streaming from La Scala
