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Pappano to leave The Royal Opera and take over at the LSO

30 March 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Antonio Pappano at ROH Insights ©ROH, Sim Canetty-Clarke 2012

The Royal Opera House has confirmed that Antonio Pappano will continue as Music Director of The Royal Opera until the end of the 2023/24 Season, after which he will join the London Symphony Orchestra … [Read more...] about Pappano to leave The Royal Opera and take over at the LSO

Trouble in Turin: Noseda walks as US tour is cancelled and new Intendant appointed

27 April 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Gianandrea Noseda, photo by Ramella e Giannese © Fondazione Teatro Regio di Torino

Walter Vergnano, the outgoing Intendant of Teatro Regio in Turin, resigned last week from his post. Three days ago, William Graziosi was appointed his successor. Graziosi left his position as director … [Read more...] about Trouble in Turin: Noseda walks as US tour is cancelled and new Intendant appointed

Interview with composer Errollyn Wallen – exploring roads less travelled

13 March 2016 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Here’s the opening of Errollyn Wallen’s official biography: Born in Belize, Errollyn Wallen gave up her training at the Dance Theater of Harlem, New York to study composition at the universities of … [Read more...] about Interview with composer Errollyn Wallen – exploring roads less travelled

Great Italian conductor Claudio Abbado dies at 80

20 January 2014 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Italian conductor Claudio Abbado, died this morning at the age of 80. He had been ill for several years, yet continued working until a couple of months ago. He was a greatly loved figure, with a big … [Read more...] about Great Italian conductor Claudio Abbado dies at 80

John Cranko’s The Lady and the Fool & Pineapple Poll out on DVD

6 September 2011 by Gramilano 2 Comments

These two ballets by John Cranko are early examples of the choreographer's theatrical ingenuity. Created for the then Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet, (later Royal Ballet), Pineapple Poll is a light … [Read more...] about John Cranko’s The Lady and the Fool & Pineapple Poll out on DVD

English violinist Charlie Siem strikes a pose in Vogue

31 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

25 year-old English violinst Charlie Siem is in the latest edition of Vogue. "Handsome almost to the point of absurdity" is written in the first paragraph, and coming from Vogue that's not a bad … [Read more...] about English violinist Charlie Siem strikes a pose in Vogue

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GRAHAM SPICER

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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