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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

Wayne McGregor presents the dance programme for the Biennale di Venezia 2023

3 April 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Wayne McGregor, original photo by Pål Hansen

Altered States, the title of the 17th International Festival of Contemporary Dance for the Biennale di Venezia 2023 (13-29 July), is the third chapter with which the director Wayne McGregor continues … [Read more...] about Wayne McGregor presents the dance programme for the Biennale di Venezia 2023

Principal Brandon Lawrence to leave Birmingham Royal Ballet to join Ballett Zürich

18 March 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

17 - Swan Lake, Birmingham Royal Ballet with Polina Semionova and Brandon Lawrence, photo by Tyrone Singleton

Birmingham Royal Ballet will say farewell to Principal dancer Brandon Lawrence at the end of the 2022/2023 season when he leaves to join Ballett Zürich for Cathy Marston’s first season as … [Read more...] about Principal Brandon Lawrence to leave Birmingham Royal Ballet to join Ballett Zürich

[Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake with guest Polina Semionova

21 February 2023 by Jonathan Gray 2 Comments

Birmingham Royal Ballet, Swan Lake, photo by Bill Cooper

Jonathan Gray goes on another trip to the lake to see Polina Semionova take to the stage of Birmingham Hippodrome TitleSwan LakeCompanyBirmingham Royal BalletVenueBirmingham HippodromeDate17 February … [Read more...] about [Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake with guest Polina Semionova

[Review] Acosta Danza’s Spectrum – endless commitment, and energy for eternity

24 January 2023 by Matthew Paluch 4 Comments

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Matthew Paluch sees Acosta Danza's Spectrum mixed bill TitleSpectrumCompanyAcosta DanzaVenueLinbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonDate23 January 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch Acosta Danza brings … [Read more...] about [Review] Acosta Danza’s Spectrum – endless commitment, and energy for eternity

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces launch of BRB2, its new touring company

23 January 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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BRB2 is a new initiative where Birmingham Royal Ballet seeks out some of the best young ballet graduates from around the world to join a two-year performance programme, providing employment for the … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces launch of BRB2, its new touring company

Prix de Lausanne 2023 – the full lineup

19 January 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 will be given to Carlos Acosta CBE, a Prix de Lausanne Prize Winner in 1990 and current Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet. The Prix de Lausanne 2023 50th … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2023 – the full lineup

[Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill ‘Into the Music’

3 November 2022 by Matthew Paluch 1 Comment

Forgotten Land

Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill 'Into the Music': Kylián's Forgotten Land; Runacre-Temple's Hotel; Scholz's The Seventh Symphony TitleInto the … [Read more...] about [Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet triple bill ‘Into the Music’

Sir Peter Wright becomes ‘Founding Director Laureate Of Birmingham Royal Ballet’ at 95

9 September 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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Forty-five years after Sir Peter Wright was appointed Director of Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) announces that his title will change from Director Laureate to Founding … [Read more...] about Sir Peter Wright becomes ‘Founding Director Laureate Of Birmingham Royal Ballet’ at 95

Acosta Danza: Fusion – a new glossy dance book

3 May 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

El cruce sobre el Niágara. Image © Buby Bode

A new illustrated dance book, Acosta Danza: Fusion, has just been released in the UK and soon will be available in the US and elsewhere. My idea behind Acosta Danza is to summarise the fusion that … [Read more...] about Acosta Danza: Fusion – a new glossy dance book

[Photo Album] 100% Cuban with Acosta Danza

20 March 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The Acosta Danza company, directed by Carlos Acosta, though he no longer dances in the productions, has just made its debut in Pais with the show 100% Cuban at the National Theater of Chaillot. The … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] 100% Cuban with Acosta Danza

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2022-2023 Season

4 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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WEEK-LONG RESIDENCY AT BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE IN MAY​ON YOUR MARKS - SUMMER TRIPLE BILL AT BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME INCLUDING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF A NEW WORK BY JULIANO NUNESTHE MAGNIFICENT ROYAL … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2022-2023 Season

UK’s National Dance Awards announced

28 June 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Cellist. Marcelino Sambe and Lauren Cuthbertson. ©ROH, 2020. Photographed by Bill Cooper. (6)

This year’s National Dance Awards were announced yesterday at a streamed event from Cervantes Theatre in London. The NDA Chair, Graham Watts, paid tribute to Liam Scarlett who was nominated six … [Read more...] about UK’s National Dance Awards announced

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces live performances with two world premieres

28 March 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Momoko Hirata as Cinderella and César Morales as the Prince, photo by Roy Smiljanic

Birmingham Royal Ballet and Birmingham Repertory Theatre have announced a triple bill and performances of an adapted production of David Bintley’s Cinderella for audiences this June. Last October … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces live performances with two world premieres

António Casalinho – Introducing the 17-year-old Portuguese Dancer

9 March 2021 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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17-year-old António Casalinho has just won the Prix de Lausanne. It’s one of a surprisingly long list of competitions where he was placed, with wins including the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix … [Read more...] about António Casalinho – Introducing the 17-year-old Portuguese Dancer

Birmingham Royal Ballet and Carlos Acosta’s short film: Empty Stage

19 February 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Empty Stage, Birmingham Royal Ballet Artist Eilis Small ©Impermanence

Following the live and on demand stream of The Nutcracker, Birmingham Royal Ballet continues to find creative ways of keeping audiences entertained with the release of Carlos Acosta’s first major … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet and Carlos Acosta’s short film: Empty Stage

Dancing Times, the world’s oldest dance magazine, celebrates 110 years

1 October 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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1910 saw George V ascend to the throne, the trial and execution of Dr Crippen, the publication of E M Forster’s Howard’s End and the birth of Alice Marks, later Alicia Markova, the country’s first … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, the world’s oldest dance magazine, celebrates 110 years

The Royal Ballet in Japan and Los Angeles – dates and casting

6 June 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

The Royal Ballet tours to Japan and Los Angeles this summer, presenting signature work from the Company’s repertory, a world premiere by Wayne McGregor and community engagement projects. Tokyo, Bunka … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet in Japan and Los Angeles – dates and casting

8 Prix de Lausanne 2019 Prize Winners announced – Finale Photo Album

11 February 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Prix de Lausanne 2019, photo by Rodrigo Buas

Thousands followed the 47th Prix de Lausanne Finals at the Beaulieu Theatre online through the live streaming. This year, the daily sessions – almost 6 hours live per day – have been watched more than … [Read more...] about 8 Prix de Lausanne 2019 Prize Winners announced – Finale Photo Album

Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Finalists

8 February 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Prix di Lausanne 2019, photo by Gregory Batardon

21 candidates have been selected for the Finals of the Prix de Lausanne that will take place on Saturday February 9th at the Beaulieu Theatre, after a week of lessons and coaching sessions. The 74 … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Finalists

Photo Album: Beauty and the Beast – Birmingham Royal Ballet 2019

4 February 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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Beauty and the Beast - Birmingham Royal Ballet A cruel Prince, cursed to spend the rest of his life living in a fantastical castle with the animals he callously hunted, finds salvation in the heart … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Beauty and the Beast – Birmingham Royal Ballet 2019

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2019/20 Season

24 January 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Evening of Music and Dance, Birmingham Royal Ballet

10 productions, 11 venues, 127 performances, including first time collaborations with Ballet Black and newly appointed Director Carlos Acosta. For the first time in the history of Birmingham Royal … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2019/20 Season

Carlos Acosta appointed as new Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet

15 January 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced that Carlos Acosta been appointed as its new Director. He will take up his post in January 2020. The appointment follows an open competition and extensive … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta appointed as new Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet

Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Jury members and artistic team

3 December 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The jury panel of the 47th Prix de Lausanne will be presided by Carlos Acosta who won the Prix de Lausanne in 1990. Among the artistic collaborators, Elisabeth Platel, Director of the Paris Opera … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Jury members and artistic team

Interview: For The Royal Ballet’s Yasmine Naghdi it’s “Ready, Steady, Go”!

25 November 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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Interview with Yasmine Naghdi as she dances in the world premiere of Alastair Marriott’s The Unknown Soldier - with photos by Dasa Wharton I last interviewed Yasmine Naghdi in September of 2015 when … [Read more...] about Interview: For The Royal Ballet’s Yasmine Naghdi it’s “Ready, Steady, Go”!

Faces: Three dance portraits – Acosta, Cojocaru, Yanowsky by Kim Brandstrup

13 September 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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Choreographer and filmmaker Kim Brandstrup’s latest film project is to be shown in the newly refurbished Linbury Theatre as part of Open House London on 22 and 23 September. Brandstrup’s latest … [Read more...] about Faces: Three dance portraits – Acosta, Cojocaru, Yanowsky by Kim Brandstrup

Covent Garden Dance Company director Matt Brady on his company and its dancer Mara Galeazzi

6 June 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Director Matt Brady of the Covent Garden Dance Company with Mara Galeazzi, photo by Andrea Mascolo

The Covent Garden Dance Company was founded in 2006 by its director Matt Brady. Twelve years later, the blurb on its site proudly states, The Covent Garden Dance Company is renowned for taking … [Read more...] about Covent Garden Dance Company director Matt Brady on his company and its dancer Mara Galeazzi

Interview with Joseph Caley, English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer

22 October 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Tamara Rojo, Jeffrey Cirio and Jospeph Caley in Song of the Earth © Laurent Liotardo (4)

After more than a decade with Birmingham Royal Ballet, Principal Dancer Joseph Caley has packed his bags and headed south to join Tamara Rojo and English National Ballet. In July, when his move was … [Read more...] about Interview with Joseph Caley, English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer

Man-thongs and brazen theatricality: Acosta Danza photo album

6 October 2017 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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All photos by Dasa Wharton Carlos Acosta’s new company launched with energy and panache. Following his retirement from classical ballet, the star looked back to his native Cuba to create a company … [Read more...] about Man-thongs and brazen theatricality: Acosta Danza photo album

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’

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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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