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La Scala Ballet Season 2023-2024

30 May 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

L'histoire de Manon - Nicoletta Manni, Timofej Andrijashenko, photo Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala

The new Ballet Season, devised by La Scala’s ballet director Manuel Legris, presents seven titles ranging from 19th-century classics such as Coppélia – in a new version by Alexei Ratmansky to open the … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet Season 2023-2024

The second edition of the Carla Fracci gala arrives at La Scala

28 May 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Carla Fracci at La Scala, Lelli e Masotti 1984, Teatro alla Scala

After the resounding success of the first edition of Gala Fracci – a tribute by La Scala to Carla Fracci – now, two years after her death (she died on 27 May 2021) comes the second edition of what … [Read more...] about The second edition of the Carla Fracci gala arrives at La Scala

Remembering Lynn Seymour, by her best friend

26 May 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Naomi Sorkin with Lynn Seymour

Lynn Seymour died on 7 March 2023 at the age of 83. Kenneth MacMillan created several works on her and said, “Lynn Seymour has a wonderfully expressive body, great musicality and independence.” The … [Read more...] about Remembering Lynn Seymour, by her best friend

[Review] Rachid Ouramdane’s Corps extrêmes – the most subtle, organic work I’ve seen in a while

24 May 2023 by Matthew Paluch 1 Comment

Corps extrêmes, Rachid Ouramdane, photo by Pascale Cholette

Matthew Paluch sees Chaillot – Théâtre national de la Danse/Rachid Ouramdane's Corps extrêmes TitleCorps extrêmesCompanyChaillot – Théâtre national de la DanseVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate23 May … [Read more...] about [Review] Rachid Ouramdane’s Corps extrêmes – the most subtle, organic work I’ve seen in a while

Royal Opera House announces 2023-2024 opera and ballet Cinema Season

24 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The Royal Opera House has announced its next Cinema Season with 13 productions, eight of which will be broadcast to screens around the world. The season begins in September when Music Director of … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House announces 2023-2024 opera and ballet Cinema Season

Sergio Bernal donates his gala fee to Italian flood victims

23 May 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Sergio Bernal in Les Etoiles 2020 Rome, photo by Graham Spicer

With six months' worth of rain in 36 hours in the region of Emilia-Romagna – a region towards the north of Italy – more than 20 rivers have burst their banks causing widespread flooding and claiming … [Read more...] about Sergio Bernal donates his gala fee to Italian flood victims

[Review] Blake Works V – William Forsythe’s sensational evening of dance at La Scala

22 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

08 - Blake Works I - photo by Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala

[Go to Photo Album] Blake Works V is the fifth programme that William Forsythe has built on the music of the English musician James Blake. Blake Works I was a piece created for the Paris Opera … [Read more...] about [Review] Blake Works V – William Forsythe’s sensational evening of dance at La Scala

[Review] The Great Gatsby – zestful performances in a delectable setting but a convoluted plot

18 May 2023 by Jann Parry Leave a Comment

The Great Gatsby, dancers Sean Bates and Joseph Taylor. Photo Emily Nuttall, 2023

Jann Parry sees Northern Ballet's The Great Gatsby in London TitleThe Great GatsbyCompanyNorthern BalletVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate16 May 2023ReviewerJann Parry The problem for choreographers … [Read more...] about [Review] The Great Gatsby – zestful performances in a delectable setting but a convoluted plot

Royal Ballet’s three one-act ballets – Wayne McGregor (world premiere) | Wheeldon | MacMillan

16 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Marcelino Sambe and Mayara Magri in Corbantic Games, photo by Andrej Uspenski

World Premiere by Wayne McGregor  Christopher Wheeldon’s Corybantic Games Kenneth MacMillan’s Anastasia Act III This June, The Royal Ballet presents a programme of one-act ballets … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s three one-act ballets – Wayne McGregor (world premiere) | Wheeldon | MacMillan

[Review] Trajal Harrell’s Porca Miseria – profound or codswallop, you’ve gotta love art

14 May 2023 by Matthew Paluch 1 Comment

01. Trajal Harrell, Porca Miseria, Maggie the Cat, Songhay Toldon, image credit Tristram Kenton

Matthew Paluch sees Trajal Harrell's Porca Miseria in London TitlePorca Miseria: Deathbed | O Medea | Maggie the CatCompanyTrajal HarrellVenueThe Barbican, LondonDate13 May 2023ReviewerMatthew … [Read more...] about [Review] Trajal Harrell’s Porca Miseria – profound or codswallop, you’ve gotta love art

[Photo Album] Photos from the first night of William Forsythe’s ‘Blake Works V’

11 May 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

20 - Blake Works V - Blake Works I -, photo by Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala

William Forsythe returns to La Scala to continue his exploration of the musical output of British composer James Blake with Blake Works V, which opened last night and runs from until 30 May … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Photos from the first night of William Forsythe’s ‘Blake Works V’

[Review] Kontemporary Korea – original, focused, skilled work, but it didn’t rock my world

10 May 2023 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

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Matthew Paluch sees 'Kontemporary Korea, a triple bill of K:Dance' by Howool Baek and Company SIGA TitleKontemporary KoreaCompanyHowool Baek | Company SIGAVenueThe Place, LondonDate9 May … [Read more...] about [Review] Kontemporary Korea – original, focused, skilled work, but it didn’t rock my world

[Photo Album] First peek at William Forsythe’s ‘Blake Works V’

8 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

10 - Serata William Forsythe BLAKE WORKS V - dress rehearsal with Maria Celeste Losa, Gioacchino Starace ph Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala

William Forsythe returns to La Scala continuing his exploration of the musical output of British composer James Blake with Blake Works V, which runs from 10 to 30 May 2023. You can read his … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] First peek at William Forsythe’s ‘Blake Works V’

[Review] Balthus Variations and other delights in La Scala’s Ballet School show

7 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Balthus Variations, photo by Marta Rossetti

The lucky ballet students of Milan’s academy at La Scala get to perform five shows on one of Milan’s most famous stages – the Teatro Strehler, named after the great director who established the famed … [Read more...] about [Review] Balthus Variations and other delights in La Scala’s Ballet School show

Blake Works V – La Scala presents a new work from William Forsythe – “You can get a lot done with calm.”

6 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

William Forsythe, photo by Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala. (2)

William Forsythe returns to La Scala continuing his exploration of the musical output of British composer James Blake with Blake Works V, which runs from 10 to 30 May 2023. The programme is a suite of … [Read more...] about Blake Works V – La Scala presents a new work from William Forsythe – “You can get a lot done with calm.”

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s summer bill: Apollo – Interlinked – ‘Still Life’ at the Penguin Café

3 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

BRB Apollo 2006 Momoko Hirata as Polyhymnia, Laura Purkiss as Calliope and Iain Mackay as Apollo Photo Bill Cooper

The triple bill from Birmingham Royal Ballet will be seen at Birmingham Hippodrome from 8 - 10 June 2023 and it is when the company will say farewell to principal dancer Brandon Lawrence who is … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet’s summer bill: Apollo – Interlinked – ‘Still Life’ at the Penguin Café

@giselle – a modern reimagining

1 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

@giselle - Harrison James and ensemble

Born out of Reimagining Giselle, a shorter work commissioned by The Royal Ballet and developed through a residency at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s Pocantico Center, this full-length narrative … [Read more...] about @giselle – a modern reimagining

A seat at the New York City Ballet – debate rages outside, dancing rages inside. Fact.

30 April 2023 by Matthew Paluch 3 Comments

Christopher Grant and Unity Phelan of New York City Ballet in Jerome Robbins’ Afternoon of a Faun. Photo credit Erin Baiano

Matthew Paluch contemplates the conflict he feels on taking his seat for New York City Ballet A trip to New York City Ballet isn't a simple thing anymore. It's a conflict of sorts if you're a … [Read more...] about A seat at the New York City Ballet – debate rages outside, dancing rages inside. Fact.

[Interview] The authentic and passionate Laura Morera – a career without limits

29 April 2023 by Paul Arrowsmith 3 Comments

Laura Morera in Song of the Earth. Photo by Tristram Kenton, ROH, 2015

After 27 years with The Royal Ballet, Laura Morera's final performance at the Royal Opera House is on 17 June in Kenneth MacMillan’s Anastasia Act III. She dances on the company’s visit to … [Read more...] about [Interview] The authentic and passionate Laura Morera – a career without limits

[Review] New York City Ballet ‘Masters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins II’

28 April 2023 by Matthew Paluch 3 Comments

Indiana Woodward in Donizetti Variations. Photo credit Paul Kolnik

Matthew Paluch sees the New York City Ballet in Masters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins II TitleMasters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins IISquare Dance, Afternoon of a Faun, Haieff Divertimento, … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet ‘Masters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins II’

[Review] New York City Ballet ‘All Balanchine’ programme

26 April 2023 by Matthew Paluch 1 Comment

Unity Phelan, Tyler Angle, and Company in George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco. Photo credit Erin Baiano

Matthew Paluch sees the New York City Ballet's All Balanchine programme TitleAll Balanchine programme:Concerto Barocco, Raymonda Variations, Kammermusik No. 2CompanyNew York City BalletVenueDavid H. … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet ‘All Balanchine’ programme

[Review] The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – not quite top drawer?

26 April 2023 by Paul Arrowsmith 6 Comments

Matthew Ball and Laura Morera in Cinderella The Royal Ballet photo by Andrej Uspenski

Paul Arrowsmith sees two debut casts in The Royal Ballet's new production of Cinderella TitleCinderellaCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate22 April 2023, matinee and … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – not quite top drawer?

Northern Ballet presents Federico Bonelli’s first season as Artistic Director 2023/2024

25 April 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Generations. Photo Guy Farrow

Northern Ballet has announced its 2023/24 Season, the first under new Artistic Director Federico Bonelli. He said, At Northern Ballet we tell stories that connect with people and for my first … [Read more...] about Northern Ballet presents Federico Bonelli’s first season as Artistic Director 2023/2024

New York premiere of Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate opens American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season

24 April 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Christine Shevchenko in Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate. Photo by Marty Sohl

American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Met box office opens today for the summer season that runs from 22 June to 22 July 2023. ABT returns to the Metropolitan Opera House with four stories of love: … [Read more...] about New York premiere of Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate opens American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season

[Review] The Trocks are back… gags honed over half a century

22 April 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Swan Lake, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, photo by Giovanni Daniotti - 3

Ah, the Trocks are back in Milan. Our paths have crossed so many times… in Milan, London, Paris. How I’ve missed you. The company was last at the Teatro Arcimboldi in Milan in 2016. There were many … [Read more...] about [Review] The Trocks are back… gags honed over half a century

[Review] Nederlands Dance Theater triple bill – knowingly incomplete?

21 April 2023 by Jann Parry 1 Comment

Figures in Extinction [1.0], photo by Rahi Rezvani 2022 - 2

Jann Parry sees the Nederlands Dance Theater in London TitleGabriela Carrizo/Jiri Kylian/ Crystal Pite and Simon McBurneyCompanyNederlands Dans TheaterVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate19 April … [Read more...] about [Review] Nederlands Dance Theater triple bill – knowingly incomplete?

[Review] Rihoko Sato’s Forest of Confession – a work of… genius?

18 April 2023 by Matthew Paluch 1 Comment

Rohoko Sato - Forest of Confession, Coronet Theatre, photo Akihito Abe 2

Matthew Paluch sees Rihoko Sato's Forest of Confession TitleForest of ConfessionCompanyKARASVenueThe Coronet Theatre, LondonDate17 April 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch When I go to The Coronet there's … [Read more...] about [Review] Rihoko Sato’s Forest of Confession – a work of… genius?

New York City Ballet announces a year-long celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary

18 April 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ashley Hod, aloft, with, India Bradley, Marika Anderson, Christina Clark and Miriam Miller of NYCB in George Balanchine’s Serenade. Photo credit Erin Baiano

2023 FALL SEASON, 19 SEPTEMBER TO 15 OCTOBER 2023 TO EXPLORE THE FOUNDATION OF NYCB’S UNPARALLELED REPERTORY Featuring 18 Ballets by the New York City Ballet’s co-founder George Balanchine in 27 … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet announces a year-long celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary

[Review] La fille mal gardée – an impressive performance at La Scala

17 April 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

La fille mal gardée, Ballet School of La Scala - photo by Giorgia Di Lonardo - 09

When is a ‘saggio’ not a ‘saggio’? When it is La Scala Ballet School’s ‘end of term’ show. Well, mid-April is hardly the end of the school year, and a fully costumed production, with sets, … [Read more...] about [Review] La fille mal gardée – an impressive performance at La Scala

From dog-poo to diamonds – The Australian Ballet comes to London

15 April 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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The Australian Ballet will visit London’s Royal Opera House during the first week of August. It had been announced that the company would be touring with Kunstkamer – a work by several choreographers … [Read more...] about From dog-poo to diamonds – The Australian Ballet comes to London

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