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[Interview] Royal Ballet’s Fumi Kaneko on her upcoming debut in Mayerling

14 October 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov rehearse Mayerling. Photo by Dancers Diary ROH 1

The Royal Ballet’s long run of Mayerling proceeds with many debuts, including that of Fumi Kaneko who will be dancing Countess Larisch for the first time on 21 October. There are many other debuts … [Read more...] about [Interview] Royal Ballet’s Fumi Kaneko on her upcoming debut in Mayerling

Royal Opera House dance and opera initiatives for Ukraine

22 March 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Christian Curnyn and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in Ariodante in Concert, The Royal Opera © 2020 ROH. Photograph by Tristram Kenton (1)

Today, the Royal Opera House unveiled fundraising initiatives in support of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The Royal Opera – Concert for Ukraine On Good … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House dance and opera initiatives for Ukraine

A plethora of Swan Lake debuts at the Royal Opera House

3 February 2022 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov photographed for Swan Lake © ROH 2017. Photographed by Bill Cooper

The Royal Ballet's 2018 production of Swan Lake returns to The Royal Opera House stage in March and May for 24 performances and with a live cinema relay on 19 May. The opening night on 1 March will … [Read more...] about A plethora of Swan Lake debuts at the Royal Opera House

Casting for The Royal Ballet Romeo and Juliet opening the 2021-2022 Season

8 September 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Marcelino Sambé and Anna Rose OSullivan as in Romeo and Juliet, photo by Helen Maybanks

This October The Royal Ballet returns for its first full season in 18 months. The season includes world premieres of Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project, Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for … [Read more...] about Casting for The Royal Ballet Romeo and Juliet opening the 2021-2022 Season

UK’s National Dance Awards announced

28 June 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Cellist. Marcelino Sambe and Lauren Cuthbertson. ©ROH, 2020. Photographed by Bill Cooper. (6)

This year’s National Dance Awards were announced yesterday at a streamed event from Cervantes Theatre in London. The NDA Chair, Graham Watts, paid tribute to Liam Scarlett who was nominated six … [Read more...] about UK’s National Dance Awards announced

Two ballet dancers on returning to the stage and dancers’ mental health

26 June 2021 by Gramilano 1 Comment

In front of the Cathedral

Dancers are emerging after the latest lockdown in many different ways. Some are lucky to have performed in their company’s theatre, without an audience, for online video streaming. Others find … [Read more...] about Two ballet dancers on returning to the stage and dancers’ mental health

Nominees for the UK’s National Dance Awards 2021 are announced

8 May 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Onegin with Francesca Hayward as Olga and Matthew Ball as Lensky © ROH, 2020. Photographed by Tristram Kenton

The nominees for the 21st National Dance Awards 2021 have been announced by the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle. The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the announcement of awards and award … [Read more...] about Nominees for the UK’s National Dance Awards 2021 are announced

World Ballet Festival, Denmark, announces 2021 programme

14 April 2021 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Lauren Cuthbertson and Marian Walter, Verdensballetten 2018

Xander Parish, Lauren Cuthbertson, Marcelino Sambé, Federico Bonelli, Yasmine Naghdi, Marian Walter and Ida Praetorius will dance at this year's festival. For 13 years running, The World Ballet … [Read more...] about World Ballet Festival, Denmark, announces 2021 programme

Ballet treats to view online during the holidays

24 December 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker © Erin Baiano

Dance programming for the festive period from companies all over the world are many: free, subscription and pay-per-view. Here are some that have caught my eye. Please feel free to signal in the … [Read more...] about Ballet treats to view online during the holidays

The Royal Ballet cancels its live stream of The Nutcracker

21 December 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Yasmine Naghdi as The Sugar Plum Fairy and Matthew Ball as The Prince in The Nutcracker, The Royal Ballet © 2017 ROH, photo by Karolina Kuras

Following London’s move to Tier 4 status The Royal Ballet has decided to cancel its stream of The Nutcracker on Tuesday 22 December. The company says that it is obviously very … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet cancels its live stream of The Nutcracker

Interviews with 3 Royal Ballet principals: Nuñez, Cuthbertson, Naghdi

29 October 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Yasmine Naghdi prepares for Gamzatti, photo by Dasa Wharton 16

I hope you have enjoyed, or still are enjoying, World Ballet Day 2020. During the long segment from The Royal Ballet you will have seen Marianela Nuñez and Yasmine Naghdi during class and in … [Read more...] about Interviews with 3 Royal Ballet principals: Nuñez, Cuthbertson, Naghdi

The Royal Opera House unveils its programme for live audiences this autumn

28 September 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Within the Golden Hour. Ryoichi Hirano and Lauren Cuthbertson. © ROH, 2019. Photographed by Tristram Kenton

#OurHouseToYourHouseThe Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet present: 4/4 and New Dark Age – two brand-new opera productions Current, Rising – world’s first new opera in hyper-realityMeet the … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House unveils its programme for live audiences this autumn

[Interview] The Royal Ballet’s Yasmine Naghdi: a time to reflect

6 August 2020 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Yasmine Naghdi in rehearsal for Tarantella, The Royal Ballet © 2017 ROH. Photograph by Bill Cooper

I’ve interviewed The Royal Ballet’s principal ballerina Yasmine Naghdi several times over the past five years. The first time, she was a soloist and preparing to debut as Juliet with Matthew Ball as … [Read more...] about [Interview] The Royal Ballet’s Yasmine Naghdi: a time to reflect

Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Lauren Cuthbertson – so much passion

2 May 2020 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Lauren Cuthbertson by Clive Barda

On 14 March 2020, The Royal Ballet’s principal dancer Lauren Cuthbertson was dancing Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty on the stage of the Mariinsky Theatre. A rare honour. She was partnered by former … [Read more...] about Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Lauren Cuthbertson – so much passion

Free reading from Dancing Times – the complete archive is available from 2000

1 April 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Dancing Times

Dancing Times has opened up the last 20 years of its archives to all until 7 April. The monthly magazine has its think pieces, reviews, articles about technique, dance’s past and present, but I … [Read more...] about Free reading from Dancing Times – the complete archive is available from 2000

Photo Album: Royal Ballet first night with Dances at a Gathering and The Cellist

17 February 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Dances at a Gathering. Marianela Nunez and Alexander Campbell. ©ROH, 2020. Photographed by Bill Cooper.

First photos of tonight's opening of a new double bill at The Royal Opera House with Jerome Robbins’s Dances at a Gathering and Cathy Marston's The Cellist. Dances at a Gathering Jerome Robbins’s … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Royal Ballet first night with Dances at a Gathering and The Cellist

Photos and full programme of Margot Fonteyn, A Celebration with The Royal Ballet

9 June 2019 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Darcey Bussell, Gary Avis in Fascade, photo Andrej Uspenski ROH

Last night, 8 June 2019, The Royal Ballet celebrated the centenary of the birth of its most famous ballerina, Dame Margot Fonteyn, who was born on 18 May 1919. A performance of The Firebird, … [Read more...] about Photos and full programme of Margot Fonteyn, A Celebration with The Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet in Japan and Los Angeles – dates and casting

6 June 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

The Royal Ballet tours to Japan and Los Angeles this summer, presenting signature work from the Company’s repertory, a world premiere by Wayne McGregor and community engagement projects. Tokyo, Bunka … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet in Japan and Los Angeles – dates and casting

Photo Album: first look at tonight’s premiere of Medusa with The Royal Ballet

8 May 2019 by Gramilano 4 Comments

Medusa. Artists of The Royal Ballet. ©ROH, 2019. Ph by Tristram Kenton. (4)

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui new work, Medusa, opens at The Royal Ballet this evening, together with revivals of  Christopher Wheeldon's Within the Golden Hour and Crystal Pite's ballet exploring the refugee … [Read more...] about Photo Album: first look at tonight’s premiere of Medusa with The Royal Ballet

Dancing Times, May edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column reviewing world premieres of Winterreise and Carmen

26 April 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Dancing Times May 2019 Danza in Italia crop

Dancing Times’ May issue is out now, with a glorious cover featuring Margot Fonteyn – the only dancer to be given the title prima ballerina assoluta by The Royal Ballet – who was born 100 years ago on … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, May edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column reviewing world premieres of Winterreise and Carmen

Marianela Nuñez dances to Nina Simone singing I’m Feeling Good with choreography by Will Tuckett

28 March 2019 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Nela

Three-and-a-half delightful minutes with Royal Ballet Principal Marianela Nuñez in a piece choreographed by Will Tuckett called Nela. More delightful again is that it is set to Nina Simone’s version … [Read more...] about Marianela Nuñez dances to Nina Simone singing I’m Feeling Good with choreography by Will Tuckett

Photo album: First photos of The Royal Ballet opening night of Asphodel Meadows and The Two Pigeons

18 January 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

THE TWO PIGEONS The Royal Ballet, The Young Girl; Lauren Cuthbertson,The Young Man; Vadim Muntagirov, Gypsy Girl; Laura Morera, Her Lover; Ryoichi Hirano, The Lady Bountiful; Elizabeth McGorian, Gypsy Boy; Marcelino Sambe,

Ballets by Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton and Royal Ballet Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett share the stage in this mixed programme with music by Messager and Poulenc. The Two Pigeons 18 … [Read more...] about Photo album: First photos of The Royal Ballet opening night of Asphodel Meadows and The Two Pigeons

Daniel McCormick is announced winner of English National Ballet’s 2018 Emerging Dancer Award

12 June 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Winner of the 2018 Emerging Dancer Award, Daniel McCormick © Laurent Liotardo

Daniel McCormick was announced as winner of English National Ballet's 2018 Emerging Dancer Award last night. Having performed a pas de deux from Le Corsaire, with partner Francesca Velicu, … [Read more...] about Daniel McCormick is announced winner of English National Ballet’s 2018 Emerging Dancer Award

Sneak peek at tonight’s MacMillan programme with The Royal Ballet in The Judas Tree and English National Ballet in Song of the Earth

24 October 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Judas Tree. Artists of The Royal Ballet. cROH, 2017. Photographed by Bill Cooper. (2)

The Royal Ballet and English National Ballet present two of Kenneth MacMillan’s most complex and important works, in the second programme of Kenneth MacMillan: a National Celebration. Two nights only … [Read more...] about Sneak peek at tonight’s MacMillan programme with The Royal Ballet in The Judas Tree and English National Ballet in Song of the Earth

Yanowsky’s Back! Making a comeback faster than Frank Sinatra

21 September 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Zenaida Yanowsky as the Red Queen in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland © Johan Persson, ROH 2011

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 … [Read more...] about Yanowsky’s Back! Making a comeback faster than Frank Sinatra

Sergei Polunin returns to dance with Natalia Osipova at The Royal Ballet

11 April 2017 by Gramilano 17 Comments

Tamara Rojo and Sergei Polunin in Marguerite and Armand, photo by Bill Cooper ROH

Former Royal Ballet Principal Sergei Polunin will partner Natalia Osipova in June, when he returns to dance in Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand. Other casting sees another former Royal Ballet … [Read more...] about Sergei Polunin returns to dance with Natalia Osipova at The Royal Ballet

Prix de Lausanne 2017 prize winners – with photos

4 February 2017 by Gramilano 3 Comments

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A large audience attended the Prix de Lausanne finals both at Théâtre de Beaulieu and online. Eight young dancers have been awarded a scholarship allowing them to enter one of the 68 partner schools … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2017 prize winners – with photos

Nureyev’s bum and Fonteyn’s acquired charm… Peter Wright talks (as always) openly

18 December 2016 by Gramilano 2 Comments

(L R) Boris Gruzin, Sir Peter Wright, Lauren Cuthebrtson, Federico Bonelli © ROH, 2016. Photo by Alastair Muir

Peter Wright’s excellent autobiography (written with Paul Arrowsmith) contains loads of juicy titbits, and there is something about being 90 that apparently frees you up and permits you saw whatever … [Read more...] about Nureyev’s bum and Fonteyn’s acquired charm… Peter Wright talks (as always) openly

Royal Ballet’s 70th anniversary revival of The Sleeping Beauty – casting and photos

12 December 2016 by Gramilano 2 Comments

The Sleeping Beauty. Yasmine Naghdi, Tristan Dyer and Beatriz Stix Brunell in The Sleeping Beauty. cROH   Tristram Kenton, 2014 (2)

The Sleeping Beauty reopened the Royal Opera House after the war in February 1946 when the Company first took up residence in Covent Garden with Margot Fonteyn dancing the role of Princess … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s 70th anniversary revival of The Sleeping Beauty – casting and photos

Lauren Cuthbertson and other Royal Ballet dancers grace the pages of Town and Country – sneak peek!

1 December 2016 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Lauren Cuthbertson in a Giambattista Valli Couture dress, while Hannah Grennell, Gina Storm Jensen and Anna Rose O’Sullivan wear tiaras by David Morris for Town and Country

Royal Ballet dancers Lauren Cuthbertson, Marcelino Sambé, Anna Rose O’Sullivan, Hannah Grennell and Gina Storm- Jenson grace the pages of the Winter 2016 issue of Town and Country magazine. A suitably … [Read more...] about Lauren Cuthbertson and other Royal Ballet dancers grace the pages of Town and Country – sneak peek!

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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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