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Athelhampton House Gala: Stars of The Royal Ballet dance in charity gala this weekend

8 September 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Akane Takada and Ryoichi Hirano in Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour

The Athelhampton House Gala in Dorset has become an annual happening after the Royal Ballet’s Meaghan Grace Hinkis created the event after the first lockdown in 2020. Hinkis, who has been a first … [Read more...] about Athelhampton House Gala: Stars of The Royal Ballet dance in charity gala this weekend

Royal Ballet stars for the Athelhampton Ballet Charity Gala 2021

23 August 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Anna Rose O'Sullivan in The Dying Swan, photo by Ian Rice

Last August, Royal Ballet First Soloist Meaghan Grace Hinkis was in her living room doing a Zoom ballet class when she realised it had been nearly six months since she had set foot on stage. That … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet stars for the Athelhampton Ballet Charity Gala 2021

Royal Ballet ballerina stages starry gala in memory of her mother

12 June 2017 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Emma Maguire in Sweet Violets, The Royal Ballet © ROH Bill Cooper, 2012

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

New York dancers come together for the 7th Annual Dance Against Cancer plus special all-male event

4 May 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Dance Against Cancer 2016

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

12 February 2017 by Gramilano 2 Comments

La traviata, photo by Marco Brescia

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

1 September 2016 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

17 March 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

24 May 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

17 April 2012 by Gramilano 2 Comments

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

17 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

29 June 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

15 June 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

  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

21 April 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

19 March 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

4 March 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

12 February 2011 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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

9 February 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

7 December 2010 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

26 November 2010 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

20 November 2010 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

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Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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