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[Photo Album] London’s Ballet Icons Gala 2023

21 February 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko in Carmen, photo by Nicholas MacKay MACKAY PRODUCTIONS

Below is a selection of photos of the star-studded cast of Ballet Icons 2023, with Dasa Wharton's informal photos of the press call, without makeup, sometimes without costumes, and some informal … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] London’s Ballet Icons Gala 2023

Ballet dancer Denis Vieira dies in Cyprus at 31

4 January 2023 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Denis Vieira, Staatsoper Berlin

Denis Vieira passed away on 29 December 2022 in Nicosia, Cyprus, following an accident at home when he fell and hit his head. He was 31 years old. Denis was born on 12 December 1991 in Joinville, … [Read more...] about Ballet dancer Denis Vieira dies in Cyprus at 31

Male ballet stars line up for Men in Motion’s 10th anniversary show

28 July 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Men in Motion - Ivan Putrov and Matthew Ball © Christine Kreiselmaier

This autumn, Men in Motion celebrates its 10th anniversary with a one-off performance at the London Coliseum on Sunday 6 November. Ivan Putrov conceived the format a decade ago by when the former … [Read more...] about Male ballet stars line up for Men in Motion’s 10th anniversary show

United Ukrainian Ballet performs Ratmansky and Kylián

8 July 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

United Ukrainian Ballet - Giselle

The United Ukrainian Ballet will perform Alexei Ratmansky's new 'Ukrainian' Giselle in the Netherlands and at the London Coliseum. The profits from ticket sales will go to help the people and culture … [Read more...] about United Ukrainian Ballet performs Ratmansky and Kylián

Marquee TV to stream London’s Dance for Ukraine gala

12 April 2022 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Mayara Magri and Francesco Gabriele Frola in Le Corsaire. Photo by Elliott Franks-02

Marquee TV will stream Dance for Ukraine, the special charity gala conceived by former Royal Ballet stars Ivan Putrov (Ukraine) and Alina Cojocaru (Romania) which was performed at the London Coliseum … [Read more...] about Marquee TV to stream London’s Dance for Ukraine gala

Natalia Osipova and international ballet stars dance for Ukraine

10 March 2022 by Gramilano 9 Comments

Dance for Ukraine

Former Royal Ballet stars and impresarios Ivan Putrov (Ukraine) and Alina Cojocaru (Romania) are putting on Dance for Ukraine, a benefit gala at the London Coliseum to raise funds for people in need … [Read more...] about Natalia Osipova and international ballet stars dance for Ukraine

Covid delays English National Ballet’s Raymonda premiere

6 January 2022 by Gramilano 2 Comments

English National Ballet's Emily Suzuki & Daniel McCormick in rehearsal for Raymonda by Tamara Rojo (c)Laurent Liotardo

The recent impact of Covid-19 has disrupted English National Ballet’s rehearsal schedule for its upcoming production of Raymonda. This, combined with the complexities of bringing a new, full-length … [Read more...] about Covid delays English National Ballet’s Raymonda premiere

English National Ballet announces 2019-2020 70th Anniversary Season

15 March 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Crystal Costa, Alison McWhinney and Isabelle Brouwers in Le Corsaire © Laurent Liotardo

70th Anniversary celebrations 2020 marks English National Ballet’s 70th Anniversary with celebrations taking place throughout the 2019-2020 Season that give opportunities for the Company to say, … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces 2019-2020 70th Anniversary Season

Ivan Putrov is once again swimming Against the Stream with a new project at The London Coliseum

25 September 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Against the Stream Photo Credit James Bort and Christine Kreiselmaier

Ivan Putrov, former principal of The Royal Ballet who conceived and produced the Men in Motion galas starting in 2012 — which he continues to produce — has a new venture. Against the Stream, a one-off … [Read more...] about Ivan Putrov is once again swimming Against the Stream with a new project at The London Coliseum

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

English National Ballet announces 2018-2019 Season

13 March 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Tamara Rojo rehearsing Akram Khan's Giselle © Laurent Liotardo

In brief: English National Ballet and English National Ballet School set to move into joint state-of-the-art home in Canning Town, East London ENB's success in stage two application to Arts … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces 2018-2019 Season

The world’s cheapest city (and most expensive) for a cultural break

24 August 2017 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Itziar Mendizabal as the Queen of Hearts and Artists of the Royal Ballet in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Royal Ballet © ROH, Johan Persson 2013

Prague has come up trumps as the place where those planning a cultural city break can save money this autumn, according to the 2017 British Post Office Travel Money Cost of Culture Report. The … [Read more...] about The world’s cheapest city (and most expensive) for a cultural break

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…

Diana Vishneva brings new Carlson and Maillot works to London

12 November 2014 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Diana Vishneva's dance programme On the Edge will get its UK début when it comes to the London Coliseum in April 2015. The evening consists of two works commissioned specifically for Vishneva: … [Read more...] about Diana Vishneva brings new Carlson and Maillot works to London

Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson to star in Sweeney Todd in London

16 September 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

After the success of Sweeney Todd in concert with the New York Philharmonic in March of this year, Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson return in their roles for thirteen performances at the London … [Read more...] about Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson to star in Sweeney Todd in London

Osipova and Vasiliev to dance Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Mea Culpa

29 May 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev, reunited for this summer’s programme Solo for Two at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Stanislavsky Musical Theater in Moscow and the London Coliseum, will open … [Read more...] about Osipova and Vasiliev to dance Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Mea Culpa

Osipova and Vasiliev re-united in London, Moscow & Orange County: Solo For Two

7 May 2014 by Gramilano 7 Comments

Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev are re-united in Solo For Two this summer at the London Coliseum. They will dance three diverse pieces including two world premières commissioned by the Segerstrom … [Read more...] about Osipova and Vasiliev re-united in London, Moscow & Orange County: Solo For Two

The Houdini of dance: Sergei Polunin disappears again

4 April 2013 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Certainly quicker than it takes to escape from a Turkish prison, ballet's bad boy Sergei Polunin has disappeared from Peter Schaufuss' production of Midnight Express. The show is due to open on … [Read more...] about The Houdini of dance: Sergei Polunin disappears again

Boston Ballet’s 50th Anniversary season kicks off in London

19 March 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Boston Ballet has announced its 50th anniversary season, which will start with their tour to London in July at the London Coliseum. Programming for 2013/2014 includes La Bayadère and Cinderella, two … [Read more...] about Boston Ballet’s 50th Anniversary season kicks off in London

Kinder Aggugini designs ballet costumes for MacMillan’s The Rite of Spring

3 January 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

British Vogue reports that Kinder Aggugini is teaming up with the English National Ballet to redesign the costumes for Kenneth MacMillan's The Rite of Spring, during the Beyond Ballets Russes season … [Read more...] about Kinder Aggugini designs ballet costumes for MacMillan’s The Rite of Spring

The English National Opera’s promo for… um… err… The Elixir of Love?

9 September 2011 by Gramilano 1 Comment

The blurb says, Tell us what your most reliable elixir of love is for a chance to see Jonathan Miller's comic production of Donizetti's classic The Elixir of Love at the London Coliseum. Sep 15, … [Read more...] about The English National Opera’s promo for… um… err… The Elixir of Love?

The FT gives a one-star review and a thumbs-down to Acosta and Yanowsky

1 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

In one of the worst reviews of the season, the Financial Times' Clement Crisp finds almost nothing to like in Carlos Acosta's Premieres Plus at the London Coliseum: I remember visiting East Berlin … [Read more...] about The FT gives a one-star review and a thumbs-down to Acosta and Yanowsky

Ivan Vasiliev on his engagement to Osipova: “Nobody in Moscow cares. It’s Russia. When somebody is happy, it’s not good.”

4 July 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

27 June 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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

The ‘new Nureyev’? Can’t that be crossed out of the journalists’ handbook?

21 May 2011 by Gramilano 2 Comments

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?

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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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