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Barbra Streisand

In Memoriam 2020: Singers, Dancers, Actors, Writers, Directors

31 December 2020 by Gramilano 5 Comments

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A subjective list of artists the world has lost in 2020. Olivia de Havilland1916-2020Actor"To Each His Own, The Heiress, Gone with the Wind and so many others. A two-time Best Actress Oscar winner, … [Read more...] about In Memoriam 2020: Singers, Dancers, Actors, Writers, Directors

Gregory Reinhart answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

19 August 2017 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Don Quixote, photo by Heloisa Bortz ©2016

Q&A When did you start singing? As a child in Upstate New York, every Sunday I was taken to Mass. I loved hearing the songs in Latin, and hearing the choir. I wanted so badly to sing along, … [Read more...] about Gregory Reinhart answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

Derek Deane on 20 years of his Swan Lake ‘in the round’

15 July 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

English National Ballet in Derek Deane's Swan Lake, photo by ASH, Arnaud Stephenson, 2013

Swan Lake 'in the round' has been performed for 7 seasons at the Royal Albert Hall since its conception in 1997, so this year marks its 20th anniversary. It has also been seen in Melbourne, Sydney, … [Read more...] about Derek Deane on 20 years of his Swan Lake ‘in the round’

Joyce DiDonato answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

18 June 2013 by Gramilano 6 Comments

Q&A When did you start singing? I can't ever remember I time when I didn't sing. Why did you start singing? I can't remember the first “why” but there exists now a definite need to do it. Which … [Read more...] about Joyce DiDonato answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

Barbra Streisand’s last concert

16 June 2013 by Gramilano 1 Comment

With last night's concert in Berlin, Barbra Streisand said auf wiedersehen to Europe forever. In fact, apart from two last concerts in Israel, she is saying goodbye to live concerts … [Read more...] about Barbra Streisand’s last concert

A new – but classic – Streisand album is coming soon!

27 August 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Barbra Streisand’s private music vault holds all the master tapes she’s recorded for five decades. There are all the first takes, the published recordings, and all the bonbons which made up the 4 CD … [Read more...] about A new – but classic – Streisand album is coming soon!

Barbra Streisand to play Momma Rose in the screen version of Gyspy – Julian Fellowes will write the screenplay

13 March 2012 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Producers Barbra Streisand and Joel Silver have set Academy Award-winning writer Julian Fellowes to pen the screenplay adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ Tony Award winning musical, … [Read more...] about Barbra Streisand to play Momma Rose in the screen version of Gyspy – Julian Fellowes will write the screenplay

Barbra Streisand’s 50 years with Columbia Records continues with 12 DVD set

23 February 2012 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Barbra Streisand and Columbia Records have announced that Streisand's recording contract with the label has been extended. Beginning with “The Barbra Streisand Album” in 1963 through the most … [Read more...] about Barbra Streisand’s 50 years with Columbia Records continues with 12 DVD set

Alan and Marilyn Bergman on Barbra Streisand and her definitive version of Windmills of Your Mind

31 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Streisand's new album, "What Matters Most," is a tribute to the Alan and Marilyn Bergman and their music. The Bergmans spoke with Reuters about the album and their long relationship with Streisand. … [Read more...] about Alan and Marilyn Bergman on Barbra Streisand and her definitive version of Windmills of Your Mind

“What Matters Most” – first reviews in for Streisand’s latest album

23 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Voice probably will keep The Streak — having a No. 1 album in every decade since the 1960s — intact with her latest outing. The fan base of the legend, 69, remains large and loyal. says USA … [Read more...] about “What Matters Most” – first reviews in for Streisand’s latest album

With “What Matters Most” will Barbra Streisand make history with a #1 album in six different decades?

28 June 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Barbra Streisand's last album, “Love Is the Answer”, was her ninth #1 hit, making her the only artist to have a number 1 album in five different decades. With her latest album, “What Matters Most – … [Read more...] about With “What Matters Most” will Barbra Streisand make history with a #1 album in six different decades?

Matthew Bourne: “a lot of young people think that it’s odd to have women as swans”

25 June 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake will be shown on television 3-D. Ahead of its showing The Times talked to the choreographer. Here are some of the questions he was asked: Where would you be without Swan … [Read more...] about Matthew Bourne: “a lot of young people think that it’s odd to have women as swans”

Debbie Reynolds auctions legendary memorabilia collection: costumes worn by Caron, Streisand, Monroe, Tallchief, Charisse, Hayworth…

27 May 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Movie costumes worn by Charlie Chaplin, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe will go up for sale in June from a collection belonging to fellow actress Debbie Reynolds. Monroe's subway dress from The Seven … [Read more...] about Debbie Reynolds auctions legendary memorabilia collection: costumes worn by Caron, Streisand, Monroe, Tallchief, Charisse, Hayworth…

Kramer vs Streisand – it’s Barbra’s turn

10 May 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Barbra Streisand has posted a lengthy statement on her website to give her version of why a film version of Larry Kramer's play The Normal Heart (currently re-wowing Broadway) didn't get made. In … [Read more...] about Kramer vs Streisand – it’s Barbra’s turn

‘Seven Deadly Sins’ coming back at the New York City Ballet Spring Gala

6 May 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Balanchine’s ballet “Seven Deadly Sins,” with Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weil’s libretto and score, was premièred by the New York City Ballet in 1958. Balanchine had created a first version of the work … [Read more...] about ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ coming back at the New York City Ballet Spring Gala

Arthur Laurents, playwright and director, dies at 93

6 May 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Arthur Laurents, the playwright, screenwriter and director who wrote and ultimately transformed two of Broadway’s landmark shows, Gypsy and West Side Story, and created one of Hollywood’s most … [Read more...] about Arthur Laurents, playwright and director, dies at 93

Barbra Streisand rumored to be the next Mama Rose in ‘Gypsy’

5 January 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The role of Mama Rose in "Gypsy" has always attracted great divas, from Ethel Merman to Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly to Patti LuPone. And now comes word that the greatest diva of them all -- Barbra … [Read more...] about Barbra Streisand rumored to be the next Mama Rose in ‘Gypsy’

Streisand is MusiCares’ Person of the Year

10 December 2010 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder top the list of stars announced Wednesday as performers at MusiCares' Person of the Year gala honoring Barbra Streisand on 11th February. Image via Wikipedia … [Read more...] about Streisand is MusiCares’ Person of the Year

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GRAHAM SPICER

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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