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Lindsay Kemp dies at 80

25 August 2018 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Lindsay Kemp

The English dancer, mime artist and choreographer Lindsay Kemp died this morning in Livorno (Leghorn) in Italy, where he had his home. He was 80. Kemp formed his own dance company in the early … [Read more...] about Lindsay Kemp dies at 80

Susana B Williams and her Choreographers’ Showcase return to Edinburgh

29 July 2016 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Susana B Williams has been bringing her Choreographers’ Showcases to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for 15 years. Her company, Dance-Forms, will have managed 72 such events by the time the doors open … [Read more...] about Susana B Williams and her Choreographers’ Showcase return to Edinburgh

Igor Yebra answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

17 October 2012 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 13 years old. Why did you start dancing? Because I liked it and in my house it was something normal to see ballet; although first I wanted to be a … [Read more...] about Igor Yebra answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

2,695 shows make this year’s Edinburgh Fringe the biggest ever. And the programme: 376 pages and weighs 605 grams!

1 June 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

A record number of shows will be staged at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, brushing off fears that the clash with the London Olympics would harm the Festival. A 6% increase on last year’s … [Read more...] about 2,695 shows make this year’s Edinburgh Fringe the biggest ever. And the programme: 376 pages and weighs 605 grams!

Andrew Davis’ “mind-blowing” Thaïs in Edinburgh

19 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Who would have thought that Massenet's Thaïs was such a knock-out opera, given that all we ever hear of it is its much-punted sound bite, the Meditation? Last night's magnificent concert … [Read more...] about Andrew Davis’ “mind-blowing” Thaïs in Edinburgh

Critics round-up: Mariinsky at Covent Garden, Scotch Symphony / Ballet Imperial / In The Night

18 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The fourth Mariinsky programme to grace the Royal Opera stage was another triple bill: Scotch Symphony and Ballet Imperial by George Balanchine, and In The Night by Jerome Robbins. Although this was … [Read more...] about Critics round-up: Mariinsky at Covent Garden, Scotch Symphony / Ballet Imperial / In The Night

Schumann’s oratorio Quest for Paradise opens the ‘oriental’ Edinburgh Festival

14 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Robert Schumann's tale of a fairy-like creature's quest to enter paradise opened an "Oriental-themed" Edinburgh International Festival this weekend to the acclaim of the critics. Festival Director … [Read more...] about Schumann’s oratorio Quest for Paradise opens the ‘oriental’ Edinburgh Festival

BP will support the Mariinsky UK tours for the next 3 years

17 June 2011 by Gramilano 1 Comment

BP and the Mariinsky Theatre today announced a joint programme that will give music lovers in the United Kingdom the chance to experience the very best of Russian opera, ballet and classical music. BP … [Read more...] about BP will support the Mariinsky UK tours for the next 3 years

Can’t Dance – Bourgeois & Maurice at Sadler’s Wells Theatre for a Nutcracker alternative

4 December 2010 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

When everyone is dancing strictly or being a snowflake, neo-cabaret sensations Bourgeois and Maurice make their debut in the Lilian Baylis Studio with their brand new show Can’t Dance. Their follow-up … [Read more...] about Can’t Dance – Bourgeois & Maurice at Sadler’s Wells Theatre for a Nutcracker alternative

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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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