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Anna Karenina

Eugene Onegin, the new ballet for San Francisco Ballet and Joffrey Ballet

24 January 2026 by Ann Haskins 1 Comment

Joseph Walsh as Onegin and Katherine Barkman as Tatiana, photo by Lindsey Rallo (1)

The world premiere of a new full-length Eugene Onegin, opening San Francisco Ballet’s 2026 repertory season this week, realises choreographer Yuri Possohkov’s long-held dream project, stars two … [Read more...] about Eugene Onegin, the new ballet for San Francisco Ballet and Joffrey Ballet

The National Ballet of Canada: a farewell to Guillaume Côté, and a “hello London” with the National Ballet on tour

23 February 2024 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Guillaume Côté. Photo by Matt Barnes. Courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada

The National Ballet of Canada has unveiled its 2024-2025 season. Principal Dancer and Choreographic Associate Guillaume Côté will retire after 26 years with the National Ballet. Although my … [Read more...] about The National Ballet of Canada: a farewell to Guillaume Côté, and a “hello London” with the National Ballet on tour

Evan McKie leaves The National Ballet of Canada for new dance opportunities

7 July 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Evan Mckie © National Ballet of Canada

The National Ballet of Canada has announced that Principal Dancer Evan McKie will leave the company. The company’s new Artistic Director, Hope Muir, said: Evan has become one of Canada’s most … [Read more...] about Evan McKie leaves The National Ballet of Canada for new dance opportunities

The Australian Ballet to stream three story-ballets live

26 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Anna Karenina - Imogen Chapmen, photo by Simon Eeles 7

The Australian Ballet, now under its new Artistic Director David Hallberg, has announced three new titles as part of its 2022 live stream series: Live on Ballet TV. Anna Karenina will be streamed … [Read more...] about The Australian Ballet to stream three story-ballets live

Photo Album and full casting – Bolshoi dancers in Milan

23 July 2018 by Gramilano 5 Comments

Margarita Shrainer As Gamzatti In La Bayadére, Photo By Damir Yusupov, 2018

After an 11-year absence, the Bolshoi Ballet returns to Milan. In 2007, the company came with La Fille du Pharaon and The Bright Stream. From 7 to 13 September they will be at La Scala with La … [Read more...] about Photo Album and full casting – Bolshoi dancers in Milan

George Gagnidze answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

5 June 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

George Gagnidze by Dario Acosta (2)

Q&A   in italiano When did you start singing? When I was 13 or 14 I started singing Georgian and Russian folk songs with my sister who was played the piano. Why did you start singing? My father … [Read more...] about George Gagnidze answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

Laurretta Summerscales answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

24 April 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Laurretta Summerscales as Olga in Onegin with Jonah Cook at Bayerisches Staatsballett, photo by Wilfried Hösl

Q&A When did you start dancing? I started dancing at the age of 3 at my mothers dancing school Why did you start dancing? My mother wanted to give me as many opportunities in life to see what … [Read more...] about Laurretta Summerscales answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Strong Italian presence in Royal Opera House Muscat’s new season

17 May 2016 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Royal Opera House Muscat's 2016-2017 Season is called Excellence in Diversity. It seems as though building was completed just the other day, yet the ROHM is about to enter its sixth season. In … [Read more...] about Strong Italian presence in Royal Opera House Muscat’s new season

Eifman Ballet celebrates 40th Anniversary in London with UK premiere of Up & Down

15 May 2016 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Eifman Ballet will return to London Coliseum from 6 - 10 December with the UK premiere of Boris Eifman’s Up & Down to music by Gershwin, Schubert and Berg. Set during the Jazz Age "the piece … [Read more...] about Eifman Ballet celebrates 40th Anniversary in London with UK premiere of Up & Down

Viktorina Kapitonova answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

18 March 2016 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Q&A When did you start dancing? I was dancing at home the whole time as a young child, my mum sent me with my sister to the house of the arts, where children could audition to study all arts, … [Read more...] about Viktorina Kapitonova answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Maya Plisetskaya’s 90th birthday celebrated in concerts and exhibitions

19 November 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

20 November 2015 would have been Maya Plisetskaya's 90th birthday. The great Russian ballerina, who died on 2 May this year, will be remembered in a series of events in Moscow and St Petersburg. On … [Read more...] about Maya Plisetskaya’s 90th birthday celebrated in concerts and exhibitions

For the new Anna Karenina, Knightley and Law will use English accents

12 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

When the talkies arrived the Hollywood studios had a problem with the accents of their foreign stars. The only solution for Garbo, Deitrich et al was to make all their characters foreign. Greta … [Read more...] about For the new Anna Karenina, Knightley and Law will use English accents

Critics round-up: Mariinsky at Covent Garden, Anna Karenina

19 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

 The fifth offering from the Mariinsky divided the critics. Most had reserves over Alexei Ratmansky's storytelling, but even Kenneth MacMillan's Manon received a hammering on its first outing. The … [Read more...] about Critics round-up: Mariinsky at Covent Garden, Anna Karenina

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Gramilano newsletter 2019

INTERVIEWS

Luciano Pavarotti Recital 1988

[Interview] Luciano Pavarotti’s daughter talks about life with the King of the High Cs

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Jonas Kaufmann on his Verona debut, new album, and love of Italy

Cris Devil - Trash Dance - Zanini Arte

Interview: Italian artist Cris Devil – creating his artistic world with irony and passion

Nunez headshot cropped

In conversation with Marianela Nuñez

Roberto Bolle, photo by Bruce Weber 2008 crop

Dancing Words – Roberto Bolle talks about his new book

Alessandra Ferri an Eleonora Duse © Kiran West

Alessandra Ferri: The art of becoming a couple is the gamble of a lifetime

Sebastian Catana

[Interview] Baritone Sebastian Catana: never scream or shout

Juan Diego Flórez

Juan Diego Flórez interview: my 25 years with Rossini

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GRAMILANO

Graham Spicer, aka 'Gramilano', is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman's Weekly to Gay Times, and he wrote the Danza in Italia column for Dancing Times magazine. Graham was the historical advisor on Codice Carla, the 2023 documentary on Carla Fracci.

Graham also works as a dance photographer, and his photos have appeared in books, theatre programmes, and magazines, including Dancing Times, Dance Spirit and Ballet2000, as well as all the major Italian newspapers.

He is a member of the Dance Section of The Critics’ Circle.

Since 2022, Gramilano has been pleased to welcome guest authors: Paul Arrowsmith, Donatella Bertozzi, Georgina Butler, Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel, Jonathan Gray, Marina Harss, Ann Haskins, Lily Hyde, Marta Mele, Matthew Paluch, Jann Parry, Lucía Piquero, Graham Watts, Deborah Weiss, and Lydia Wharf.

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