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Zakharova, Bolle and Manni are excellent Principals in La Dame aux Camélias, but Andrijashenko steals the show at La Scala

5 January 2018 by gramilano Leave a Comment

La Dame aux Camélias, with Timofej Andrijashenko and Nicoletta Manni, photo by Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala 2017 01

Svetlana Zakharova and Roberto Bolle have both danced the lead roles in John Neumeier's La Dame aux Camélias, but never together. La Scala united its two Étoiles for the opening of its ballet season. Usually a new production marks the event, but there is nothing new about Jürgen Rose's slightly dusty sets, though his costumes remain vivid, especially a little purple dress … [Read more...] about Zakharova, Bolle and Manni are excellent Principals in La Dame aux Camélias, but Andrijashenko steals the show at La Scala

Nicolas Le Riche announces the Royal Swedish Opera Ballet Season 2018/19

15 November 2017 by gramilano Leave a Comment

Nicolas Le Riche, photo by Carl Thorborg

Paving the way for pioneering alliances and unparalleled masterpiecesNicolas Le Riche, the newly appointed Director of the Swedish Royal Ballet, today announced the 2018/19 season featuring classics and new works by international talents and dance icons such as Jiří Kylián, Serge Lifar and Angelin Preljocaj. The season offers more than 60 performances, 4 of which with the … [Read more...] about Nicolas Le Riche announces the Royal Swedish Opera Ballet Season 2018/19

Benois de la Danse winners 2017 – Pite, Pagliero, Riccetto, Haydée, Rodkin, Marchand

31 May 2017 by gramilano Leave a Comment

Maria Riccetto as Tatiana in Onegin, BNS Ballet Nacional Sodre

Last night, on the Bolshoi’s Historical Stage, the recipients of the Benois de la Danse prizes for 2017 were announced.Crystal Pite won the prize for Best Choreographer for The Seasons’ Canon, commissioned by the Paris Opera Ballet.Of the six nominated ballerinas, Ludmila Pagliero was awarded for her performance in Jerome Robbins’ Other Dances at the POB, and Maria Riccetto … [Read more...] about Benois de la Danse winners 2017 – Pite, Pagliero, Riccetto, Haydée, Rodkin, Marchand

Anaïs Chalendard answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

30 December 2016 by gramilano Leave a Comment

Anaïs Chalendard zoom

Q&AWhen did you start dancing? I started taking "ballet" class when I was very little; about 4 years old. But I think I really started proper classes when I turned 6 or 7.Why did you start dancing? I started ballet class because I had a hip condition: dysplasia. So, to make sure I would have good coordination, the family doctor advised my parents to get me to do … [Read more...] about Anaïs Chalendard answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

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

20 August 2016 by gramilano 22 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 with, for messages and best wishes on a very special day.with thanks to Merrill Ashley - Aurora Benelli - Rebecca Bianchi - Sabrina Brazzo - Rossella Brescia - Deborah Bull - … [Read more...] about To Carla Fracci, on your 80th Birthday, from your colleagues and friends

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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.

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