The Paris Opera Ballet returns to international touring and will perform, at the invitation of Gustavo Dudamel, two performances at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in front of more than 34,000 … [Read more...] about Paris Opera Ballet at the Hollywood Bowl – complete programme
Angelin Preljocaj
Free stream of Les Étoiles ballet gala in Rome from Friday 29 April
A free streaming of the Les Étoiles gala from Rome, filmed earlier this year, will be available from tomorrow, 29 April, on ITsART – the streaming platform for Italian art and culture. ITsART … [Read more...] about Free stream of Les Étoiles ballet gala in Rome from Friday 29 April
Dancing Times, February 2022, out now
The February 2022 edition of Dancing Times looks at two new productions that jumped through a few hurdles before finally getting before an audience: Jonathan Gray reviews English National Ballet’s … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, February 2022, out now
[Review and Photos] La Scala Ballet Gala sees dance return to its stage, with Ferri, Bonelli, Zakharova and Bolle
On 23 September, La Scala opened its doors for dance for the first time since February. It was a gala which had four showings, the last being yesterday. Social distancing in the auditorium was … [Read more...] about [Review and Photos] La Scala Ballet Gala sees dance return to its stage, with Ferri, Bonelli, Zakharova and Bolle
Eleonora Abbagnato will say adieux to the Paris Opera Ballet with a gala and défilé on 18 May
Eleonora Abbagnato’s planned soirée d’adieux to the Paris Opera Ballet on 23 December with a performance of Angelin Preljocaj’s Le Parc was postponed due to the ongoing strike by the ballet company, … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato will say adieux to the Paris Opera Ballet with a gala and défilé on 18 May
Eleonora Abbagnato: Rome Opera Ballet is at an international level through my enthusiasm and dedication
Of course, it was not a simple path and fraught with difficulties, which put everyone to the test, but which allowed the theatre to achieve undeniable results. After the surprising accusations from … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato: Rome Opera Ballet is at an international level through my enthusiasm and dedication
Dancing Times, May edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column reviewing world premieres of Winterreise and Carmen
Dancing Times’ May issue is out now, with a glorious cover featuring Margot Fonteyn – the only dancer to be given the title prima ballerina assoluta by The Royal Ballet – who was born 100 years ago on … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, May edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column reviewing world premieres of Winterreise and Carmen
Winterreise at La Scala rejoices in Angelin Preljocaj’s sublimely melodic choreography
Winterreise is Angelin Preljocaj’s latest creation, danced to the complete Schubert cycle of Lieder. I stand by my arguments that a large theatre like La Scala is not the right theatre for a piece … [Read more...] about Winterreise at La Scala rejoices in Angelin Preljocaj’s sublimely melodic choreography
Photo Album: first look at Preljocaj’s new piece Winterreise for La Scala
Winterreise by Angelin Preljocaj New commission from Teatro alla Scala in Milan - runs from 24 January to 9 March 2019 Winterreise Franz Schubert Running Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Teatro alla … [Read more...] about Photo Album: first look at Preljocaj’s new piece Winterreise for La Scala
Winterreise: Angelin Preljocaj’s new work for La Scala, with rehearsal photos
Schubert’s Winterreise is the basis of Angelin Preljocaj’s new work commissioned by La Scala. It continues the series of ballets at the theatre using chamber music and a smaller group of dancers than … [Read more...] about Winterreise: Angelin Preljocaj’s new work for La Scala, with rehearsal photos
La Scala Ballet Season 2018-2019 announced
The new ballet season at La Scala sees seven programmes, including three pieces being presented at the theatre for the first time, including a newly commissioned work. George Balanchine’s The … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet Season 2018-2019 announced
Emerging young talent at La Scala excel in Petit, Béjart and Preljocaj
The Ballet School of La Scala’s Academy have just finished a short run of their “end of year” show. For many, it will be their last appearance as students. An effective défilé by the school (and La … [Read more...] about Emerging young talent at La Scala excel in Petit, Béjart and Preljocaj
Nicolas Le Riche announces the Royal Swedish Opera Ballet Season 2018/19
Paving the way for pioneering alliances and unparalleled masterpieces Nicolas Le Riche, the newly appointed Director of the Swedish Royal Ballet, today announced the 2018/19 season featuring … [Read more...] about Nicolas Le Riche announces the Royal Swedish Opera Ballet Season 2018/19
Robbins-Preljocaj-Ekman with Eleonora Abbagnato and the Rome Opera Ballet
Eleonora Abbagnato, who became director of the Rome Opera Ballet two years ago (while retaining her position as Étoile at the Paris Opera Ballet, and commitments such as a panel judge for the reality … [Read more...] about Robbins-Preljocaj-Ekman with Eleonora Abbagnato and the Rome Opera Ballet
Xander Parish on life with the Mariinsky Ballet
You were recently promoted to First Soloist at the Mariinsky Ballet. Happy? Yes, I was promoted after a show of Giselle back in January and it was quite out of the blue! Leaving the corps Xander … [Read more...] about Xander Parish on life with the Mariinsky Ballet
Diana Vishneva celebrates her 15 years on stage with a ballet gala and exhibition in St Petersburg
Diana Vishneva will celebrate the 15th anniversary of her dancing career later this week with an exhibition and a ballet gala. The exhibition, featuring photography and video material of Vishneva’s … [Read more...] about Diana Vishneva celebrates her 15 years on stage with a ballet gala and exhibition in St Petersburg
Diana Vishneva Gala Performance programme – Mariinsky Theatre, 23rd June 2011
PART I Errand into the Maze one-act ballet Music: Gian Carlo Menotti Choreography: Martha Graham Staging at the Mariinsky Theatre: Miki Orihara Sets: Isamu Noguchi Costumes: … [Read more...] about Diana Vishneva Gala Performance programme – Mariinsky Theatre, 23rd June 2011
Naked dancers in The Naked Dance
Photographer, and ex-dancer, Yang Wang drew a lot of attention last year with his Living Dance photos of naked Angelin Preljocaj dancers. Now he has photographed a sequence called The Naked Dance with … [Read more...] about Naked dancers in The Naked Dance
