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[Review] Luciana Savignano in Tango di Luna: “She came to me in sections”

13 November 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Tango di Luna, Luciana Savignano with Matteo Bittante, photo by Sara Meliti-02

TitleTango di LunaCompanyDANCEHAUSpiùVenueTeatro Franco Parenti, MilanDate29 October 2022ReviewerGraham Spicer Luciana Savignano would probably loath to read a review that begins by stating her … [Read more...] about [Review] Luciana Savignano in Tango di Luna: “She came to me in sections”

Italian theatre director Filippo Crivelli dies at 93

6 February 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Ballo Excelsior, 2015, photo by Brescia e Amisano

Filippo Crivelli: born Milan, 27 March 1928 – died Milan, 6 February 2022 The theatre director Filippo Crivelli, who guided many artists on stage – from Maria Callas to Carla Fracci – died during … [Read more...] about Italian theatre director Filippo Crivelli dies at 93

Positano Premia la Danza dedicated to Carla Fracci

22 September 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Television interview with Beppe Menegatti

Positano Premia la Danza is an award ceremony followed by a gala that has been held almost every year for almost half a century – next year marks its 50th edition. The Sirenusas islands (more … [Read more...] about Positano Premia la Danza dedicated to Carla Fracci

Choreographer Micha van Hoecke has died at 77

12 August 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Micha van Hoecke

Choreographer and director Micha van Hoecke has died after a long illness, at 77. He was a leading figure in Italian and European dance from the early 1960s. He began as a dancer with Roland Petit, … [Read more...] about Choreographer Micha van Hoecke has died at 77

Italian singer Milva has died at 81 – a career from pop to Berio

24 April 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

1989 concert with Zoltan Peskó, photo by Lelli e Masotti © Teatro alla Scala-crop

Yesterday, Italy lost one of its greatest singers of popular music, Milva, a singer who interpreted Brecht (working with Giorgio Strehler at Milan’s Piccolo Teatro), collaborated many times with Astor … [Read more...] about Italian singer Milva has died at 81 – a career from pop to Berio

Patrick Dupond, much-loved ballet star, dies at 61

5 March 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Patrick Dupond at his White Eagle Dance Company

The flamboyant French ballet star Patrick Dupond has died after a "devastating illness" – he was 61. His collaborator, Leïla Da Rocha, said, Patrick Dupond has died after a "devastating illness" – … [Read more...] about Patrick Dupond, much-loved ballet star, dies at 61

A magical Luciana Savignano dances Le Sacre

26 September 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Le Sacre with Luciana Savignano and DanceHaus, Teatro Franco Parenti 2020, photo by Francesco Prandoni 1

Luciana Savignano is an exotic creature from her unworldly physical movements to her unique, vaguely Asian features and her unquestionably hypnotic gaze. She is petite yet seems a giant onstage with … [Read more...] about A magical Luciana Savignano dances Le Sacre

Review: Enthralling programme of 5 works by Hans van Manen and Roland Petit at La Scala

24 February 2020 by Gramilano 2 Comments

07 Le combat des anges Claudio Coviello, Marco Agostino, photo by Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala

An unusual mixed bill at La Scala showcased the works of two choreographers: Hans van Manen and Roland Petit. Two of the van Manen pieces were new to the company, though his Adagio Hammerklavier, … [Read more...] about Review: Enthralling programme of 5 works by Hans van Manen and Roland Petit at La Scala

Interview with Alessandra Ferri: Maturing I find myself smiling more

6 April 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Alessandra Ferri Io Donna

I’m enjoying a new chapter in my life having the fortune to play women of my age and not romantic roles like the Giselles, Carmens, Juliets, Manons… all wonderful, but enough, they’re part of another … [Read more...] about Interview with Alessandra Ferri: Maturing I find myself smiling more

Roberto Fascilla, former étoile at La Scala, dies at 82

24 January 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Roberto Fascilla in 1974 in Swan Lake with Carla Fracci, photo by Erio Piccaglaini

Roberto Fascilla died yesterday morning, 23 January 2019, in Milan after a long illness. He entered the corps de ballet at Teatro alla Scala, before finishing its school, when he was just 13, and … [Read more...] about Roberto Fascilla, former étoile at La Scala, dies at 82

Ferruccio Soleri – After 60 years and 2,283 performances, Italy’s Arlecchino bows out

9 June 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ferruccio Soleri, the last Arlecchino, May 2018   05

On 13 May, a very important actor took his final bow. Goldoni’s Harlequin, servant to two masters, known in Italy as simply Arlecchino, has seen Ferruccio Soleri in the leading role since 1959. Now, … [Read more...] about Ferruccio Soleri – After 60 years and 2,283 performances, Italy’s Arlecchino bows out

Bolle’s Boléro: Roberto Bolle at La Scala performs Béjart’s intoxicating rite for the first time

26 March 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Roberto Bolle in Bolero © Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala 2018 7

I certainly wasn’t the only one to have doubts when Roberto Bolle announced his intention to climb onto Béjart’s red table. Facebook was abuzz with comments from puzzled ballet fans who couldn’t see … [Read more...] about Bolle’s Boléro: Roberto Bolle at La Scala performs Béjart’s intoxicating rite for the first time

Béjart’s Boléro returns to La Scala with Roberto Bolle and others debuting on the red table

28 February 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Bolero   Roberto Bolle © Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala, 2018 01

Maurice Béjart’s Boléro returns to La Scala in March, with Roberto Bolle dancing the La Mélodie for the first time. The 15-minute work was last seen in the theatre in 2003 when Sylvie Guillem danced … [Read more...] about Béjart’s Boléro returns to La Scala with Roberto Bolle and others debuting on the red table

Rudolf Nureyev died 25 years ago – La Scala pays tribute to the great dancer

6 January 2018 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Nureyev as Romeo, 1980 Nureyev, photo by Lelli e Masotti

Rudolf Nureyev’s debut at La Scala was on 9 October 1965 when, finally, the Milanese public had the opportunity to see the Russian dancer that all the newspapers were writing about. With him was … [Read more...] about Rudolf Nureyev died 25 years ago – La Scala pays tribute to the great dancer

Luisa Spinatelli – celebrating the life of the Milanese opera and ballet designer

26 June 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

from left, Frédéric Olivieri, Ferruccio Soleri, Carlo Orlandi, Luisa Spinatelli and Luciana Savignano

Luisa Spinatelli… taking tasteful to a higher dimension The Amici della Scala (Friends of La Scala), run by the indefatigable Anna Crespi, gathered together at the association’s spectacular … [Read more...] about Luisa Spinatelli – celebrating the life of the Milanese opera and ballet designer

To Carla Fracci, on your 80th Birthday, from your colleagues and friends

20 August 2016 by Gramilano 23 Comments

Today is the 80th birthday of the Italian ballerina, Carla Fracci. She was born in Milan on 20 August 1936. To celebrate we asked fellow ballerinas, as well as actresses and designers she has worked … [Read more...] about To Carla Fracci, on your 80th Birthday, from your colleagues and friends

Amici della Scala: Fracci, Lazzarini, Pomodoro, Soleri, Vanoni, Savignano… artists who have made Milan great

28 May 2016 by Gramilano 1 Comment

The 'Amici della Scala' sure knows how to throw a party! The indefatigable Anna Crespi, who has been guiding the Friends of La Scala association since its birth in 1978, had the idea to get some of … [Read more...] about Amici della Scala: Fracci, Lazzarini, Pomodoro, Soleri, Vanoni, Savignano… artists who have made Milan great

MAB 2015 shows some exciting ballet talent and surprising choreography

25 May 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The dance competition MAB (Maria Antonietta Berlusconi), has reached its sixth edition. It was born after the premature death of Silvio Berlusconi’s sister whose love for ballet led to her opening a … [Read more...] about MAB 2015 shows some exciting ballet talent and surprising choreography

Amici della Scala celebrates Lila de Nobili with Frigerio, Fracci, Bruson and …

1 December 2014 by Gramilano 1 Comment

The annual presentation of the latest additions to the series of books produced by the Amici della Scala (Friends of La Scala) is quite an event. It is held in the grand foyer on the first floor of … [Read more...] about Amici della Scala celebrates Lila de Nobili with Frigerio, Fracci, Bruson and …

Birthday Book: 200 years of La Scala’s ballet school

12 November 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

A book celebrating the 200th birthday of La Scala's Ballet School was launched at Milan's iconic theatre yesterday: Album di compleanno. 1813-2013. La Scuola di Ballo dell’Accademia Teatro alla … [Read more...] about Birthday Book: 200 years of La Scala’s ballet school

Carla Fracci, Luciana Savignano and Svetlana Zakharova go to the ball

12 May 2013 by Gramilano 1 Comment

To celebrate 200th Anniversary of the formation of the Ballet School at Milan's Teatro alla Scala, the Academy, which runs the school, threw a Black and White Ball with three exceptional guests: … [Read more...] about Carla Fracci, Luciana Savignano and Svetlana Zakharova go to the ball

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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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