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 19th century. Quite an achievement for the 34-year-old dancer from Palermo. Valeria Crippa of the Corriere della Sera spoke to her. When I first heard that I was being promoted … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato talks about becoming Paris’ new étoile
Hervé Moreau
With boos among the light applause, Sasha Waltz’s Roméo et Juliette finally opens in Milan
After changes of cast, threatened strikes, exorbitant economic demands from chorus and dancers, and a cancelled first night, Sasha Waltz's ballet Roméo et Juliette finally opened yesterday in Milan. Let's start at the beginning. A couple of months ago the Teatro alla Scala website announced: Roberto Bolle decided that the rehearsal periods foreseen would not have been … [Read more...] about With boos among the light applause, Sasha Waltz’s Roméo et Juliette finally opens in Milan
Teatro alla Scala – Gala des Étoiles 2011
Teatro alla Scala - Gala des Étoiles 27th and 29th April 2011 First part Roberto Bolle - Massimo Murru Chant du compagnon errant Choreography Maurice Béjart Music Gustav Mahler Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen Baritone Christopher Maltman Second part Antonella Albano - Claudio Coviello Le Spectre de la rose Choreography Michail Fokin Music Carl … [Read more...] about Teatro alla Scala – Gala des Étoiles 2011
Leonid Sarafanov and Olesia Novikova are the true stars at La Scala’s Gala des Étoiles
The greatest applause during last night's gala at La Scala was reserved for Leonid Sarafanov and Olesya Novikova in the Tchaikovsky Pas de deux. As the applause faded a voice called out "these are étoiles", reflecting a common-held view in the foyer that a Gala of Étoiles should reflect the label on the packet, and feature a greater proportion of stars than members of the corps … [Read more...] about Leonid Sarafanov and Olesia Novikova are the true stars at La Scala’s Gala des Étoiles