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Eleonora Abbagnato talks about becoming Paris’ new étoile

30 March 2013 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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 … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato talks about becoming Paris’ new étoile

With boos among the light applause, Sasha Waltz’s Roméo et Juliette finally opens in Milan

29 December 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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 … [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 … [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

28 April 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about Leonid Sarafanov and Olesia Novikova are the true stars at La Scala’s Gala des Étoiles

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Graham Spicer is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan, aka ‘Gramilano’. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. He wrote the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

Since 2022, Gramilano is pleased to welcome guest authors: Alisa Alekseeva, Paul Arrowsmith, Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel, Jonathan Gray, Marina Harss, Matthew Paluch, Jann Parry, Graham Watts, and Deborah Weiss.

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