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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

Rome Opera Ballet announces 2021-2022 season

20 July 2021 by Gramilano 2 Comments

The Nutcracker with Rebecca Bianchi, Rome Opera Ballet, photo by Yasuko Kageyama

The Nutcracker opens on 19 December and runs until 2 January in a contemporary reinterpretation created by Giuliano Peparini for the Rome Opera Ballet in 2015. Company étoiles Alessandra Amato and … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet announces 2021-2022 season

Les Étoiles Gala in Rome 2020 features the ballet world’s starriest names with some surprises

8 January 2020 by Gramilano 4 Comments

Oleg Ivenko © Dilius Gimadeyev

The annual appointment with Les Étoiles in Rome is certainly a chance to enjoy a thrilling ballet gala, but the producer Daniele Cipriani also finds interesting twists to make each edition unique, so … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles Gala in Rome 2020 features the ballet world’s starriest names with some surprises

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

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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

Eleonora Abbagnato in Rome: “She should be rewarded with applause”

7 August 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Nuit Blanche by Sébastien Bertaud with Abbagnato and Vogel © Yasuko Kageyama (1)

The recent letter sent by unions representing the dancers at the Rome Opera Ballet complaining about the “disrespectful” behaviour of its director, Eleonora Abbagnato, has sparked much discussion – … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato in Rome: “She should be rewarded with applause”

Rome Opera Ballet announces 2019-2020 season

19 June 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Swan Lake © Yasuko Kageyama with Susanna Salvi and Germain Louvet

Five different programmes make up Rome Opera Ballet’s new season, 2019-2020. Benjamin Pech’s successful Swan Lake will be remounted to open the season. This will be followed by an evening dedicated … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet announces 2019-2020 season

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

Dancing Times, February edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column with La Scala’s new Nutcracker

29 January 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Cover girl for the February edition of Dancing Times is Ballet Black’s Isabela Coracy, photographed by Angela Zaremba, who is the Dancer of the Month. It was announced recently that Ballet Black will … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, February edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column with La Scala’s new Nutcracker

BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue… in English, Italian and French Editions

8 February 2017 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Ballet2000, Fracci

BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue, is on the newsstands now. It looks back on a year in dance with, says editor Alfio Agostini, …the best shows, trendiest dancers, most significant companies and … [Read more...] about BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue… in English, Italian and French Editions

In pictures – Ardani Artists’ Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

14 October 2016 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts was subtitled, a Dance Spectacular. In effect, the event brought many exceptional talents together, as is Ardani Artists’ custom, and it was … [Read more...] about In pictures – Ardani Artists’ Tour de Force III at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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

18-year-old Vincenzo di Primo on winning at Lausanne and studying at the Vienna Ballet Academy

4 April 2016 by Gramilano 4 Comments

18-year-old Vincenzo di Primo was one of the seven winners at the annual Prix de Lausanne, taking away the Albert Amon Foundation scholarship which will give him the opportunity to train for a year at … [Read more...] about 18-year-old Vincenzo di Primo on winning at Lausanne and studying at the Vienna Ballet Academy

Viktorina Kapitonova answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

18 March 2016 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Q&A When did you start dancing? I was dancing at home the whole time as a young child, my mum sent me with my sister to the house of the arts, where children could audition to study all … [Read more...] about Viktorina Kapitonova answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Ardani Artists 25th Anniversary “If only all Galas could be like this”

23 July 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Sergei and Gaiane Danilian, The Russian couple known by their company name, Ardani Artists, marked their 25th anniversary of dance management, production and promotion with a gala featuring some of … [Read more...] about Ardani Artists 25th Anniversary “If only all Galas could be like this”

Ardani’s 25th Anniversary Gala with Osipova, Watson, Vasiliev, Gomes, Matvienko…

13 April 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ardani 25 Dance Gala is a must for ballet fans on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July at the London Coliseum. Natalia Osipova, Edward Watson, Ivan Vasiliev, Marcelo Gomes, Denis Matvienko, Joaquín De … [Read more...] about Ardani’s 25th Anniversary Gala with Osipova, Watson, Vasiliev, Gomes, Matvienko…

Thoughts on Marianela Núñez’s life-affirming performance in Romeo and Juliet

22 October 2014 by Gramilano 5 Comments

Marianela Nunez and Gabriele Corrado

Marianela Núñez is an extraordinary dancer who seems to possess an inner light which not only makes her glow, but illuminates everyone around her. There is a pure, almost spiritual quality to her … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Marianela Núñez’s life-affirming performance in Romeo and Juliet

Zakharova, Guérin and Legris in new works by Patrick de Bana for China

27 June 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Svetlana Zakharova is to dance two modern pieces in the Gala Baiser Volé which closes the season at Shanghai's Grand Theatre on 9 August. It will be the first time that the Russian ballerina dances in … [Read more...] about Zakharova, Guérin and Legris in new works by Patrick de Bana for China

Jack Devant, ballet photographer: freezing the beauty

6 June 2014 by Gramilano 4 Comments

There are thousands, millions, of dance photos scattered around the net, and most of the best come from just a handful of photographers. We know their copyright watermarks, we know their style, we … [Read more...] about Jack Devant, ballet photographer: freezing the beauty

Stepping in for Vasiliev & Osipova: Vittoria Valerio’s turn

16 March 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Natalia Osipova, down to dance with Ivan Vssiliev in Rubies at Teatro alla Scala, was indisposed for the dress rehearsal, the first night, and has now been replaced for the run by Vittoria … [Read more...] about Stepping in for Vasiliev & Osipova: Vittoria Valerio’s turn

Zach’s Diary part two: Starting at Stuttgart’s John Cranko-Schule

25 October 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

After Zach’s Diary part one: Growing up dancing in Canada, Zach - an eighteen-year-old ballet dancer - arrives in Stuttgart to begin his studies at the John Cranko-Schule. * * * * * Arriving in … [Read more...] about Zach’s Diary part two: Starting at Stuttgart’s John Cranko-Schule

Daria Klimentova answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

22 August 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 10 I went to ballet school in Prague, learning the Vaganova technique for 8 years. It was a bit boring for the first few years after doing gymnastics, … [Read more...] about Daria Klimentova answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Maina Gielgud answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

7 June 2013 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Q&A When did you start dancing? I took my first ballet classes when I was about 6 years old. It was in Brussels, and with a Russian teacher married to a Belgian. Her name was Mme de … [Read more...] about Maina Gielgud answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Hallberg débuts at La Scala, with Núñez, Zakharova, Osipova, Bolle and Vasiliev

24 May 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Svetlana Zakharova at the Black and White Ball, Milan, 2013

Good news for dance at La Scala. Cutting down on the budget has meant axing three opera productions, but opera's loss is ballet's gain, for the 'cheaper' ballet performances have been bumped up from … [Read more...] about Hallberg débuts at La Scala, with Núñez, Zakharova, Osipova, Bolle and Vasiliev

Raymonda at La Scala… a year on

7 October 2012 by Gramilano 2 Comments

A year ago at Milan's Teatro alla Scala the ballet company scored a hit with its restaging of that difficult piece Raymonda. The ballet's improbable story, with a lack of obvious dramatic push, can … [Read more...] about Raymonda at La Scala… a year on

The dance drain: who will save ballet in Italy?

10 July 2012 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Italians are great dancers, but they don't get much opportunity to demonstrate that in their homeland. The history of ballet is adorned with Italian talent: Giuseppina Bozzacchi was the … [Read more...] about The dance drain: who will save ballet in Italy?

La Scala’s Raymonda “is a true banquet: pomp, circumstance, and an entire world on stage”, says the Financial Times

31 October 2011 by Gramilano 1 Comment

The Financial Times visited Milan's historic theatre to witness Sergei Vikharev’s reconstruction of Raymonda - a production which is sending ripples of interest and excitement around the ballet … [Read more...] about La Scala’s Raymonda “is a true banquet: pomp, circumstance, and an entire world on stage”, says the Financial Times

La Raymonda – La Scala 2011 – Novikova, Vogel – 11 video extracts on YouTube

30 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

All the Raymonda variations from the reconstruction of the ballet at Milan's Teatro alla Scala with Olesia Novikova, and de Brienne's variation with  Friedemann Vogel, are now available on … [Read more...] about La Raymonda – La Scala 2011 – Novikova, Vogel – 11 video extracts on YouTube

Olesia Novikova and Friedemann Vogel in Raymonda from La Scala… Live (-ish)

27 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The reconstructed ballet Raymonda, that debuted earlier this month at Milan's La Scala, will be broadcast this evening at 21.30 on Rai5 in a delayed broadcast. Whether the hour and a half difference … [Read more...] about Olesia Novikova and Friedemann Vogel in Raymonda from La Scala… Live (-ish)

Olesia Novikova in the Raymonda Act III variation, joined by Friedemann Vogel for the coda

14 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Another clip from Sergei Vikharev’s newly recon­struc­ted ver­sion of Raymonda. Mari­in­sky baller­ina Olesia Novikova is joined by Stuttgart Ballet's Friedemann Vogel in the Act III variation and … [Read more...] about Olesia Novikova in the Raymonda Act III variation, joined by Friedemann Vogel for the coda

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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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