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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.”

@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

[Review] Mayerling in London and Paris on 30th anniversary of MacMillan’s death

31 October 2022 by Jonathan Gray 5 Comments

Vadim Muntagirov and Fumi Kaneko in Mayerling, photo by Andrej Uspenski, ROH 2022

Guest author Jonathan Gray looks at Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling in London and Paris TitleMayerlingCompanyThe Royal Ballet / Paris Opéra BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, London / Palais Garnier, … [Read more...] about [Review] Mayerling in London and Paris on 30th anniversary of MacMillan’s death

Aurélie Dupont quits as director of the Paris Opera Ballet

16 June 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Aurélie Dupont in Les Etoiles 2020 Rome, photo by Graham Spicer 01

Aurélie Dupont, director of the Paris Opera Ballet, will leave her position on 31 July to "devote herself to personal projects" it was announced today. The 49-year-old former étoile with the … [Read more...] about Aurélie Dupont quits as director of the Paris Opera Ballet

Hindus want Paris Opera to cancel “patronising” Bayadère ballet

27 April 2021 by Gramilano 5 Comments

Vyacheslav Lopatin As The Bronze Idol In La Bayadére, Photo By Elena Fetisova, 2018

Rajan Zed, a leading Hindu cleric and a well-known leader in interfaith relations, says that the Paris Opera Ballet should not be "callously promoting the appropriation of traditions, elements and … [Read more...] about Hindus want Paris Opera to cancel “patronising” Bayadère ballet

Principal Dancer Lauren Lovette to say farewell to New York City Ballet

3 March 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Lauren Lovette in Alexei Ratmansky’s Voices. Photo credit Erin Baiano

Lauren Lovette will give her final performance with the New York City Ballet at the 2pm matinee performance on Saturday, 9 October 2021, dancing Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer and Alexei … [Read more...] about Principal Dancer Lauren Lovette to say farewell to New York City Ballet

Dancing Times, September edition – with Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column including Woolf Works at La Scala and a Glass triple bill in Rome

28 August 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Dancing Times 2019 09 Danza in Italia

The latest issue of Dancing Times is out tomorrow. In September’s issue, I cover Wayne McGregor’s “amazing” Woolf Works at La Scala with Alessandra Ferri giving a “frighteningly intense” performance … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, September edition – with Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column including Woolf Works at La Scala and a Glass triple bill in Rome

Photo album: Gala Les Étoiles at Ravenna Festival with international ballet stars

26 July 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Diamonds (from Balanchine's Jewels) with Alena Kovaleva and Jacopo Tissi © Graham Spicer, Daniele Cipriani Entertainment 6

Dorothée Gilbert and Hugo Marchand (Paris Opera Ballet), Jacopo Tissi and Alena Kovaleva (Bolshoi Ballet), Bakhtiyar Adamzhan (Astana Opera, Kazakhstan), Tatiana Melnik (Hungarian National Ballet), … [Read more...] about Photo album: Gala Les Étoiles at Ravenna Festival with international ballet stars

Les Étoiles dance gala closes the 2019 Ravenna Festival

15 July 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Hugo Marchand © James Bort

The Ravenna Festival was founded in 1990 by Cristina Mazzavillani Muti, with a rich programme which includes symphonic and chamber music, opera, drama, dance, ballet, musical theatre, jazz, and ethnic … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles dance gala closes the 2019 Ravenna Festival

Rome Opera Ballet’s Philip Glass triple bill thrills

25 April 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nuit Blanche by Sébastien Bertaud with Abbagnato and Vogel © Yasuko Kageyama (6)

The Philip Glass triple bill at Rome Opera Ballet showed off three very different choreographic styles to one composer’s music. Glass has a way of seducing the listener into his world —his music is … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet’s Philip Glass triple bill thrills

Rome Opera Ballet presents a Philip Glass Evening featuring a new work with Eleonora Abbagnato and Friedemann Vogel

20 March 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nuit Blanche, designs by Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior, for Rome Opera Ballet 2019 crop

Rome Opera Ballet presents a Philip Glass Evening, which opens 29 March 2019, and features a new work with the company’s director, Eleonora Abbagnato, and guest artist Friedemann Vogel. The programme … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet presents a Philip Glass Evening featuring a new work with Eleonora Abbagnato and Friedemann Vogel

BALLET2000 Prix presents Maya Plisetskaya Awards in Cannes

3 August 2016 by Gramilano 2 Comments

The first edition of the Awards handed out by the dance magazine BALLET2000 were in 2004 when Maya Plisetskaya was presented with the main Prix for her career and during which she danced Ave Maya … [Read more...] about BALLET2000 Prix presents Maya Plisetskaya Awards in Cannes

BALLET2000 Prix dedicates Cannes gala to Maya Plisetskaya

24 July 2016 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

In a week's time, the BALLET2000 Prix will host its annual event in Cannes, this year dedicated to the memory of Maya Plisetskaya. When the prize was launched, in 2004, then known as Les Étoiles de … [Read more...] about BALLET2000 Prix dedicates Cannes gala to Maya Plisetskaya

Benjamin Millepied to leave Paris Opera Ballet… Is La Scala the new POB?

3 February 2016 by Gramilano 8 Comments

According to a report online in Paris Match, Benjamin Millepied is on the verge of leaving the Paris Opera Ballet. He took up the position as head of one of the world’s most celebrated ballet … [Read more...] about Benjamin Millepied to leave Paris Opera Ballet… Is La Scala the new POB?

Eleonora Abbagnato on being both an Étoile in Paris and a company director in Rome

11 May 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

I'm happy that the Mayor of Rome, Ignazio Marino, and Sovrintendente Fuortes, have had faith in my passion. My heart has always remained in Italy and this theatre needs people who believe passionately … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato on being both an Étoile in Paris and a company director in Rome

Paris Étoile Abbagnato welcomes Millepied and is glad to see Lefèvre go

3 July 2014 by Gramilano 2 Comments

He impressed us with his simple yet incisive approach during the rehearsals. He is a man who has a life outside dance; this is his true strength. Paris Opera Ballet Étoile Eleonora Abbagnato was … [Read more...] about Paris Étoile Abbagnato welcomes Millepied and is glad to see Lefèvre go

Julien Benhamou, the French photographer, on shooting dance and dancers

1 March 2014 by Gramilano 2 Comments

French photographer Julien Benhamou has a passion for photographing dancers, musicians, and artists of all kinds. His style is crisp and vibrant which makes him an automatic choice for magazine … [Read more...] about Julien Benhamou, the French photographer, on shooting dance and dancers

Jurgita Dronina answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

20 September 2013 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Q&A When did you start dancing? I've been dancing since I remember; ballet school at 9. Why did you start dancing? I started with ballroom dancing, then hip-hop and a bit of break dance... … [Read more...] about Jurgita Dronina answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Eleonora Abbagnato talks about becoming Paris’ new étoile

30 March 2013 by Gramilano 1 Comment

This week, Eleonora Abbagnato became the first Italian étoile at the Paris Opera Ballet for generations. The only other was Carlotta Zambelli who became one of the company's stars at the end of the … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato talks about becoming Paris’ new étoile

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

American Ballet Theatre in London – now booking

3 January 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Recognised as one of America's national treasures, few ballet companies equal American Ballet Theatre for its combination of size, scope, and sheer skill. The company's vast repertoire takes in all of … [Read more...] about American Ballet Theatre in London – now booking

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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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