Emma Maguire is a Soloist of The Royal Ballet. She lost her mother, Ann, a teacher, when she was stabbed to death in front of her class by a 15-year-old pupil at Corpus Christi Catholic College in … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet ballerina stages starry gala in memory of her mother
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New York dancers come together for the 7th Annual Dance Against Cancer plus special all-male event
The American Cancer Society – Our Mission is to Save Lives, Celebrate Lives and Lead the Fight for a World Without Cancer! – is staging its 7th Annual Dance Against Cancer. Erin Fogarty Bittner, … [Read more...] about New York dancers come together for the 7th Annual Dance Against Cancer plus special all-male event
La Scala and the artists of La traviata donate proceeds to earthquake victims
La traviata returns to La Scala in Liliana Cavani’s beautiful 1990 production with sets by three-time Oscar winner Dante Ferretti, and the sumptuous costumes of Gabriella Pescucci. As always, the run … [Read more...] about La Scala and the artists of La traviata donate proceeds to earthquake victims
Lawrence Brownlee diets for autism research in support of his son Caleb
Larry's September Weight Loss Challenge & Autism Fundraiser Lawrence Brownlee is asking his friends and colleagues to donate to autism research for every pound he loses during the month of … [Read more...] about Lawrence Brownlee diets for autism research in support of his son Caleb
Marianela Núñez and Thiago Soares… giving back
London's Royal Opera House is involved in lots of charitable work, and during a charitable event Royal Ballet principal dancer Thiago Soares was introduced to Richard Street, head of Street Kids in … [Read more...] about Marianela Núñez and Thiago Soares… giving back
Dionne Warwick & (what!) friends celebrate World Hunger Day in the Royal Albert Hall
Music icon Dionne Warwick returns to the Royal Albert Hall to lead an all-star lineup including Cliff Richard, Alexandra Burke, Boy George, Caro Emerald, Tony Hadley, Joe McElderry, Katie Melua, Mica … [Read more...] about Dionne Warwick & (what!) friends celebrate World Hunger Day in the Royal Albert Hall
Dionne Warwick, Cliff Richard, Alexandra Burke and Katie Melua among those singing for World Hunger Day 2012
At the end of May, London's Royal Albert Hall will host a gala concert for World Hunger Day 2012. The first World Hunger Day took place 15 months ago at the Apollo Victoria theatre with Dionne … [Read more...] about Dionne Warwick, Cliff Richard, Alexandra Burke and Katie Melua among those singing for World Hunger Day 2012
Raina Kabaivanska donates Roberto Capucci gowns for charity
One of opera's most elegant stars, Raina Kabaivanska, has donated a number of her concert gowns for a charity auction which starts today. The soprano, who will be 77 next month, has given many … [Read more...] about Raina Kabaivanska donates Roberto Capucci gowns for charity
Annie Lennox collects her OBE for charity work from the Queen
Annie Lennox has collected an OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace for her charity work fighting Aids and poverty in Africa.The former Eurythmics singer, 56, said: "Its quite magical. Its really … [Read more...] about Annie Lennox collects her OBE for charity work from the Queen
Gary Avis & Friends Gala
The Royal Ballet's Gary Avis is one of the patrons of the charity The Hunger Project. Here's what he has to say on their website: I was brought up to believe that we are all better off if … [Read more...] about Gary Avis & Friends Gala
Sylvie Guillem evening at Sadler’s Wells – Hope for Japan
Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Sylvie Guillem has added an extra performance to her currently sold out run this July. The proceeds from this additional show, including the transaction fee, will be … [Read more...] about Sylvie Guillem evening at Sadler’s Wells – Hope for Japan
Miyako Yoshida’s concert for Japan
If you are anywhere near Covent Garden tomorrow drop in to the Linbury Studio at the Royal Opera House at 4pm for Miyako Yoshida's concert to raise money for the tsunami victims. Tickets are only £20, … [Read more...] about Miyako Yoshida’s concert for Japan
Angela Lansbury, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Cumming, Tyne Daly and others pay tribute to Terrence McNally
Terrence McNally - Ragtime, The Full Monty, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Master Class, The Ritz, The Rink, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Corpus Christi, Lips … [Read more...] about Angela Lansbury, Joyce DiDonato, Alan Cumming, Tyne Daly and others pay tribute to Terrence McNally
Grammy weekend begins with Streisand tribute after 51 gold albums, 30 platinum albums, two Oscars, four Emmys – and eight Grammys
The Grammy weekend was launched in Los Angeles last night with a tribute to a true Grammy legend - Barbra Streisand. She was honored as the MusiCares Person-of-the-Year for her artistry and … [Read more...] about Grammy weekend begins with Streisand tribute after 51 gold albums, 30 platinum albums, two Oscars, four Emmys – and eight Grammys
Mara Galeazzi’s Dancing for the Children Gala 2011 at Sadler’s Wells on 3 April
The Royal Ballet Principal Mara Galeazzi's Gala 2011 is part of a unique initiative, Dancing For The Children, which has this year teamed up with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s … [Read more...] about Mara Galeazzi’s Dancing for the Children Gala 2011 at Sadler’s Wells on 3 April
Dead Twitter celebs emerge from their digital coffins – and in doing so raise $1 million for AIDS charities
It took longer than many thought -- and comedians had a laugh at their expense -- but singer Alicia Keys and her celebrity friends raised $1 million for an AIDS charity and, with it, lived to tweet … [Read more...] about Dead Twitter celebs emerge from their digital coffins – and in doing so raise $1 million for AIDS charities
Roberto Bolle’s diary of his latest UNICEF trip
With his UNICEF hat on, which he has been wearing for the last ten years, Roberto Bolle wrote about his five day visit to the Central African Republic in "Io, donna", the Corriere della Sera's weekly … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle’s diary of his latest UNICEF trip
Interview with Mara Galeazzi in Milan – 21min 2010 conference
An interview (in Italian) with Mara Galeazzi as part of the 21min 2010 conference in Milan. She talks about a severe illness that led her to view her life and the world in a new light and, in … [Read more...] about Interview with Mara Galeazzi in Milan – 21min 2010 conference
