Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was three years-old. Why did you start dancing? I was born to dance! Which dancer inspired you most as a child? Margot Fonteyn. Which dancer … [Read more...] about Marcia Haydée answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
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Mick Zeni answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
versione in italiano Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 7 at a local dance school, and at 15 I started at the Dance Academy at La Scala. Why did you start dancing? It was … [Read more...] about Mick Zeni answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Mick Zeni risponde al Gramilano Questionario… Italian Edition
English version Q&A Quando hai iniziato a danzare? A 7 anni amatorialmente, ed a 15 all'Accademia del Teatro alla Scala. Perché hai iniziato a danzare? Grazie ai miei … [Read more...] about Mick Zeni risponde al Gramilano Questionario… Italian Edition
The music of Italy’s n°1 rocker returns to La Scala
Vasco Rossi is one of the most famous Italian rockers. The singer-songwriter has hit sixty, but continues to sell out stadiums. His most famous song, Vita spericolata (Daredevil Life) sums up his own … [Read more...] about The music of Italy’s n°1 rocker returns to La Scala
Carla Fracci, Luciana Savignano and Svetlana Zakharova go to the ball
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
Composer Julian Cochran on music, maths and method
Composer Julian Cochran has two phrases in his publicity blurb which leap out of the page. One, tender and intimate, gives a clue to the man: Having taken up piano lessons at the age of 11 at the … [Read more...] about Composer Julian Cochran on music, maths and method
Mikhail Baryshnikov on boycotts, ballet, ‘Black Swan’, Studio 54, ‘Sex and the City’, contemporary dance and being a sex symbol
As "In Paris" arrives in Tel Aviv for nine performances, Mikhail Baryshnikov talked to Elad Samorzik of Haaretz: On age and repertoire "Listen, I am 63 years-old. It depends what you're … [Read more...] about Mikhail Baryshnikov on boycotts, ballet, ‘Black Swan’, Studio 54, ‘Sex and the City’, contemporary dance and being a sex symbol
Carla Fracci talks about her friend Roland Petit
In a telephone interview with Italian news agency ANSA, Carla Fracci spoke about her colleague Roland Petit: He will remain in my heart forever. As with all the geniuses that I've had the fortune … [Read more...] about Carla Fracci talks about her friend Roland Petit
Bejart’s ballet ‘Pyramide’ in Cairo becomes infused by the revolution
Ballet can now be counted amongst the artistic disciplines touched by Egypt’s recent revolution. The January 25 Revolution has prompted a wave of cultural production, much of it inspired by scenes and … [Read more...] about Bejart’s ballet ‘Pyramide’ in Cairo becomes infused by the revolution
Manuel Legris’ Nureyev tribute ends the Vienna Ballet season
A tribute to Rudolf Nureyev topped off a hit season for Manuel Legris's Vienna Ballet with the former French star providing two of the highlights. The Nureyev Gala, due to become an annual event, … [Read more...] about Manuel Legris’ Nureyev tribute ends the Vienna Ballet season
The Paris Opera Ballet dances at the Bolshoi for the first time since the fall of communism
This week the Bolshoi Theatre's 'New Stage' will host the Paris Opera Ballet for a mixed programme, and next week they will present Preljocaj's Le Parc. It is the first time the company has been in … [Read more...] about The Paris Opera Ballet dances at the Bolshoi for the first time since the fall of communism
