Liam Scarlett's first full-length ballet is revived for the first time running from tonight, 5 March 2019 until 23 March.Victor Frankenstein is played by Federico Bonelli, Elizabeth by Laura Morera, and The Creature is Wei Wang. Scarlett's production uses music by Lowell Liebermann with magnificent designs from John Macfarlane, beautifully and dramatically lit by … [Read more...] about Photo Album: tonight’s opening cast of Frankenstein, The Royal Ballet
Federico Bonelli
La Scala Ballet Season 2018-2019 announced
The new ballet season at La Scala sees seven programmes, including three pieces being presented at the theatre for the first time, including a newly commissioned work.George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker will open the season on 16 December and it will be the first time that his version has been presented in Italy. A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Jewels are already in the … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet Season 2018-2019 announced
Photo Album: preview of tonight’s opening cast of Manon with Francesca Hayward and Federico Bonelli
Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon is revived at Covent Garden as part of continuing celebrations of MacMillan’s profound impact on British ballet, to mark the 25th anniversary of his death. Tonight's opening cast features Francesca Hayward, Federico Bonelli and Alexander Campbell. Production CreditsChoreography Kenneth MacMillanMusic Jules MassenetOrchestration Martin … [Read more...] about Photo Album: preview of tonight’s opening cast of Manon with Francesca Hayward and Federico Bonelli
Yanowsky’s Back! Making a comeback faster than Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra famously retired in 1970 only to make a comeback three years later, after which he continued to sing into the '90s.Former Royal Ballet Principal Zenaida Yanowsky is making a faster comeback than Ol' Blue Eyes.After 23 years with The Royal Ballet, Zenaida Yanowsky gave her final curtain call on the Covent Garden stage in June of this year. Her final … [Read more...] about Yanowsky’s Back! Making a comeback faster than Frank Sinatra
Photo album: Opening night at The Royal Ballet includes premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Symphonic Dances
The latest mixed-programme from The Royal Ballet was unveiled last night and will run until the end of this month. "Virtuoso dance from The Royal Ballet in a programme that includes Forsythe and Balanchine classics and Wheeldon’s 2016 narrative ballet" also saw the world premiere of Liam Scarlett's new creation for the Company, Symphonic Dances. The Vertiginous Thrill of … [Read more...] about Photo album: Opening night at The Royal Ballet includes premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Symphonic Dances