21-year-old Claudio Coviello, who famously stepped in at the last minute to replace Ivan Vasiliev, has been named primo ballerino (principal) after yesterday's performance as Albrecht in … [Read more...] about Claudio Coviello is promoted to primo ballerino at La Scala
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Ivan Vasiliev drives Milan wild in his La Scala début
Ivan Vasiliev's scheduled début with the ballet company at Milan's La Scala, and also in the role of Quasimodo in Roland Petit's ballet Notre-Dame de Paris, was delayed from Saturday due to a last … [Read more...] about Ivan Vasiliev drives Milan wild in his La Scala début
Ivan Vasiliev’s injury gives unknown Claudio Coviello a chance to shine
While it wasn't exactly a case of 'A Star is Born', 21-year-old Claudio Coviello was certainly given a golden opportunity when Ivan Vasiliev couldn't go on at La Scala last night. Coviello had … [Read more...] about Ivan Vasiliev’s injury gives unknown Claudio Coviello a chance to shine
Ivan Vasiliev is forced to cancel début at the last minute
Ivan Vasiliev, who has been suffering from back pains for a few days, was forced to bow out of his début at Teatro alla Scala in Milan at the last minute. He was already in make-up for his role as the … [Read more...] about Ivan Vasiliev is forced to cancel début at the last minute
Having fun: new series of ballet and opera bloopers
This poor girl really goes down hard but gamely carries on in the Don Q pas de trois. Vasiliev is truly magnificent. … [Read more...] about Having fun: new series of ballet and opera bloopers
Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev’s presence scuppers the Mikhailovsky’s New York plans
The Mikhailovsky Theater scored a coup last fall by luring Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev from the Bolshoi, and it was to have brought them to the United States this summer for a run of shows at … [Read more...] about Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev’s presence scuppers the Mikhailovsky’s New York plans
“Who’s pulling the strings in Russia’s ballet revolution?” asks The Observer’s Luke Jennings
The ballet world was surprised when Nacho Duato (ex-director of Spain's Compañía Nacional de Danza) was headhunted by St Petersburg's Mikhailovsky Theatre, maybe enticed by the fat wallet of general … [Read more...] about “Who’s pulling the strings in Russia’s ballet revolution?” asks The Observer’s Luke Jennings
After Osipova and Vasiliev, Russian tycoon Vladimir Kekhman sets his eyes on David Hallberg
"Russian tycoon Vladimir Kekhman made a fortune selling bananas. Now he has a new mission in life: ballet," says Reuters. The ballet world was rocked a couple of weeks ago when Natalia Osipova and … [Read more...] about After Osipova and Vasiliev, Russian tycoon Vladimir Kekhman sets his eyes on David Hallberg
Mikhailovsky Theatre says Vasiliev and Osipova won’t be allowed to perform at the Bolshoi if it makes accusations against their theatre
The Bolshoi Theatre told reporters today that Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova's decision to leave the company and join the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St Petersburg was not helping their last minute … [Read more...] about Mikhailovsky Theatre says Vasiliev and Osipova won’t be allowed to perform at the Bolshoi if it makes accusations against their theatre
Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev leave Bolshoi to team up with Sarafanov and Duato at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev have decided to leave their home theatre and move to the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St Petersburg. Mariinsky star Leonid Sarafanov made the move in January 2011. … [Read more...] about Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev leave Bolshoi to team up with Sarafanov and Duato at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Excerpts of the Buenos Aires Ballet Gala 2011 on YouTube with Mathilde Froustey, Mathias Heymann, Natalia Osipova, Ivan Vasiliev and Daniil Simkin
On August 11 and 12 of this years dancers from the American Ballet Theatre, Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Paris National Opera, New York City Ballet, Bejart Ballet Loussane, Staatts Ballet Berlin, the … [Read more...] about Excerpts of the Buenos Aires Ballet Gala 2011 on YouTube with Mathilde Froustey, Mathias Heymann, Natalia Osipova, Ivan Vasiliev and Daniil Simkin
Grand Gala at the Kremlin with stars from Hamburg, Stuttgart, Bolshoi, Mariinsky, Mikhailovsky and Béjart companies
Stars from the Hamburg Ballet are heading to Moscow for a Kremlin Gala show on September 17 and 18. Soloists will perform various pieces by John Neumeier, the artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, … [Read more...] about Grand Gala at the Kremlin with stars from Hamburg, Stuttgart, Bolshoi, Mariinsky, Mikhailovsky and Béjart companies
Ivan Vasiliev to guest with English National Ballet as a tribute to Roland Petit
Bolshoi Ballet’s Ivan Vasiliev will dance Roland Petit’s Le Jeune Homme et la Mort with English National Ballet tomorrow evening, July 22. He is partnered with English National Ballet First Artist Jia … [Read more...] about Ivan Vasiliev to guest with English National Ballet as a tribute to Roland Petit
Critics round-up: Romeo & Juliet… Osipova, Vasiliev, Lendorf & Ashton
Her Osipova's Juliet starts out as a hyper teenager, whirling on brilliantly fast feet. There's an immediate abandon to her dancing, movement sweeping through her small frame. As an actress, she … [Read more...] about Critics round-up: Romeo & Juliet… Osipova, Vasiliev, Lendorf & Ashton
The Times, Telegraph and Standard review Romeo & Juliet with Vasiliev & Osipova
Frederick Ashton's choreography so-so, the dancers brilliant, says The Times: How clever of the former ballerina Dame Beryl Grey, in a pre-show speech at Tuesday’s gala performance, to gently lower … [Read more...] about The Times, Telegraph and Standard review Romeo & Juliet with Vasiliev & Osipova
Ivan Vasiliev on his engagement to Osipova: “Nobody in Moscow cares. It’s Russia. When somebody is happy, it’s not good.”
Tucked away in a rehearsal room in London's Waterloo are two of the ballet world's most exciting stars, Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova. They are rehearsing for their début in the Frederick Ashton … [Read more...] about Ivan Vasiliev on his engagement to Osipova: “Nobody in Moscow cares. It’s Russia. When somebody is happy, it’s not good.”
Sneak peek: Peter Schaufuss working with Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev for London’s next R&J
Peter Schaufuss is rehearsing his company's Romeo & Juliet for London. It marks the 40th anniversary of Schaufuss’s first appearance with London Festival Ballet, now English National Ballet. More … [Read more...] about Sneak peek: Peter Schaufuss working with Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev for London’s next R&J
Ivan Vasiliev in a nutshell – NY Times critics Alistair Macaulay sums up the Russian ballet star
"The Bolshoi Ballet star Ivan Vasiliev, still in his early 20s, is just what you want a Russian male dancer to be: powerful, ardent, engaging and a bit on the wild side. Even without matinee-idol … [Read more...] about Ivan Vasiliev in a nutshell – NY Times critics Alistair Macaulay sums up the Russian ballet star
Musical chairs at the ABT
Changes in casting of male roles at American Ballet Theatre continues. The Royal Ballet's Johan Kobborg will make his first appearance with Ballet Theatre as a guest artist at Saturday’s matinee of … [Read more...] about Musical chairs at the ABT
Impressive replacement casting: Ivan Vasiliev to appear with the American Ballet Theater
American Ballet Theater has announced a replacement for the injured principal dancer Herman Cornejo. The Boilshoi's Ivan Vasiliev will appear with Ballet Theater as a guest artist for three … [Read more...] about Impressive replacement casting: Ivan Vasiliev to appear with the American Ballet Theater
The ‘new Nureyev’? Can’t that be crossed out of the journalists’ handbook?
Certainly not-to-be-missed, the blurb from the ENO site announces the London performances of Romeo and Juliet with Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova: This July, for 9 performances only, Bolshoi … [Read more...] about The ‘new Nureyev’? Can’t that be crossed out of the journalists’ handbook?
Another nice pic – by popular request! Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev 5 years ago
As there were - how time flies - Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev outside the Studios at the 2006 Havana International Ballet Festival © Margaret Willis. Source: ballet.co.uk … [Read more...] about Another nice pic – by popular request! Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev 5 years ago
Just a nice pic – Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev during rehearsals
Here are Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev during a rehearsal for a concert at the Festival Ballet "Dance Open" 2011. This is part of a collection of photos of the event by Nikolay Krusser which can … [Read more...] about Just a nice pic – Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev during rehearsals
Osipova and Vasiliev shine in the live relay of Don Quixote from Moscow
23 countries shared the experience of this broadcast in high-definition from the Bolshoi with 460 cinemas around the globe participating. Imagine the pressure that the dancers of this Don Quixote were … [Read more...] about Osipova and Vasiliev shine in the live relay of Don Quixote from Moscow
Now’s the chance to see a real ballerina on the big screen: the New York Times talks with Natalia Osipova
Tomorrow at 11 if you're in New York, or at 5 in the afternoon if, like me, you're in Milan, there is a chance to see a real ballerina in the cinema who has no dance-double and no stylised make-up. … [Read more...] about Now’s the chance to see a real ballerina on the big screen: the New York Times talks with Natalia Osipova
The Bolshoi’s golden couple Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova come out tops at the 11th Critics’ Circle Dance Awards
The Bolshoi Ballet took the most prizes at the 11th Critics’ Circle Dance Awards held at Sadler’s Wells. The awards given out were: De Valois Award for Outstanding Achievement - Jann Parry, … [Read more...] about The Bolshoi’s golden couple Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova come out tops at the 11th Critics’ Circle Dance Awards
