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Exciting celebration of Rudolf Nureyev’s life with world ballet stars at Spoleto, tonight 28 July

28 July 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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2018 marks 80 years since Rudolf Nureyev was born and 25 since he died. La Scala in Milan have marked the occasion with a series of Gala celebrations and performances of his Don Quixote, Manuel Legris … [Read more...] about Exciting celebration of Rudolf Nureyev’s life with world ballet stars at Spoleto, tonight 28 July

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

26 March 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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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

Sergei Polunin quits ballet for Hollywood

11 September 2014 by Gramilano 13 Comments

Two years after joining Moscow's Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Music Theatre under the protective wing if Igor Zelensky, Sergei Polunin is on the move again. According to RIA Novosti he … [Read more...] about Sergei Polunin quits ballet for Hollywood

Gheorghiu the Diva vs Angela the Woman

17 May 2014 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Angela Gheorghiu acts the diva, but she doesn't seem to be one. Before her appearances in Italy she leaves bold statements in the newspapers - "I don't feel the shadow of Callas" - "La Scala should … [Read more...] about Gheorghiu the Diva vs Angela the Woman

Leonard Slatkin explains the Conducting Business

15 September 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Leonard Slatkin's gloriously entertaining and informative book, Conducting Business, is subtitled Unveiling the Mystery Behind the Maestro, and that is exactly what his book does, with wit, acute … [Read more...] about Leonard Slatkin explains the Conducting Business

Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery

26 August 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

'A British Love Affair', an exhibition exploring Marilyn Monroe’s connection with Britain, will be at the National Portrait Gallery from 29 September. The display is free to visit and coincides … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery

The FT’s Clement Crisp: Manon’s involuntary sexual charm, like Marilyn Monroe

14 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Financial Times has some, understandable, reserves in an otherwise excellent review: My cheers for the ensemble are as loud as anyone’s, as also my admiration for the principals: for José … [Read more...] about The FT’s Clement Crisp: Manon’s involuntary sexual charm, like Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe’s first photo shoot images and copyright to be sold at auction

26 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

A bankruptcy judge in Florida ruled last week that photos taken in 1946 of Norma Jeane Dougherty - who went on to become Monroe - will be sold at auction to settle the debts of the photographer. His … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe’s first photo shoot images and copyright to be sold at auction

Marilyn Monroe subway dress sells for $4.6 million – Debbie Reynolds’ Hollywood auction

20 June 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The pleated ivory dress that blew around Marilyn Monroe in an iconic scene from "The Seven Year Itch" sold for $4.6 million at a weekend auction of Hollywood costumes -- far exceeding its … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe subway dress sells for $4.6 million – Debbie Reynolds’ Hollywood auction

Debbie Reynolds auctions legendary memorabilia collection: costumes worn by Caron, Streisand, Monroe, Tallchief, Charisse, Hayworth…

27 May 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Movie costumes worn by Charlie Chaplin, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe will go up for sale in June from a collection belonging to fellow actress Debbie Reynolds. Monroe's subway dress from The Seven … [Read more...] about Debbie Reynolds auctions legendary memorabilia collection: costumes worn by Caron, Streisand, Monroe, Tallchief, Charisse, Hayworth…

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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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