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22 finalists for the Prix de Lausanne competition streaming live today

4 February 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

PDL 2023 - Alecsia Maria Lazarescu Finalist, photo by Gregory Batardon 93A0726

22 candidates, from 11 countries, have been selected for the Finals of the Prix de Lausanne that will take place today, Saturday 4 February 2023 (and streamed live - links below), after a week of … [Read more...] about 22 finalists for the Prix de Lausanne competition streaming live today

La Scala in città – Milan’s opera house offers five days of free events

20 September 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

La Scala in città - corps de ballet at the Bagni Misteriosi, photo Brescia e Amisano,Teatro alla Scala

La Scala continues with its successful project to decentralise performances, scattering the orchestra, chorus, corps de ballet and its ballet school students in various locations around Milan – and it … [Read more...] about La Scala in città – Milan’s opera house offers five days of free events

Rome Opera Ballet – Season 2022-2023

23 July 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Bolero - choreography by Pastor Polski, Balet Narodowy, photo Ewa Krasucka 2

The new ballet season of the Teatro dell'Opera in Roma has been announced by the company's director, Eleonora Abbagnato. Don Quixote by Laurent Hilaire Rome Opera Ballet opens its season with … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet – Season 2022-2023

Prix de Lausanne announces finalists for 2022

4 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Twenty candidates are from eight countries have been announced as finalists for the last day of the competition, on Saturday 5 February in the Auditorium Stravinski, Montreux – the competition’s … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne announces finalists for 2022

[Review] Madina – a courageous new dance work at La Scala

25 October 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Madina - 52 - Antonella Albano and Roberto Bolle, photo by Brescia e Amisano ©Teatro alla Scala

La Scala’s commission of a score from the prominent Italian composer Fabio Vacchi was ambitious in its scale and subject. The new dance work, Madina, choreographed by Mauro Bigonzetti, sees the … [Read more...] about [Review] Madina – a courageous new dance work at La Scala

[Photo Album] Madina – Bigonzetti’s new ballet at La Scala

2 October 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Madina - 19 - Gabriele Corrado and the corps de ballet, photo by Brescia e Amisano ©Teatro alla Scala

La Scala presents the world premiere of Fabio Vacchi's Madina with choreography by Mauro Bigonzetti based on a libretto by Emmanuelle de Villepin, inspired by her novel La ragazza che non voleva … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Madina – Bigonzetti’s new ballet at La Scala

Rehearsal photos: Madina, a new ballet with Roberto Bolle and Antonella Albano

9 September 2021 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Roberto Bolle e Antonella Albano, photo by Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala crop

The first performance of La Scala Ballet this season will take place on 1 October when Madina will finally receive its world premiere. Mauro Bigonzetti’s new work was due to open on 22 March last year … [Read more...] about Rehearsal photos: Madina, a new ballet with Roberto Bolle and Antonella Albano

Roberto Bolle interview: Who I am now

7 August 2021 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Roberto Bolle in Waves by Massimiliano Volpini, photo by Andrej Uspenski (4)

Beginnings My physique could have led me to sport or cinema, but my passion for dance showed itself at an early age. When I was three years old, I would watch dance on television and try to copy … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle interview: Who I am now

Interview with Svetlana Zakharova: I was afraid of gaining weight

27 July 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Caravaggio from Pas de deux for Toes and Fingers, photo by Marcello Orselli, Teatro Carlo Felice - 355

Svetlana Zakharova has been in Italy performing Pas de deux for Toes and Fingers, an evening with her husband, the violinist Vadim Repin, and four male dancers. Their next stop is Japan. [Touring] … [Read more...] about Interview with Svetlana Zakharova: I was afraid of gaining weight

More than toes and fingers: Zakharova and her boys in Italy

24 July 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Revelation from Pas de deux for Toes and Fingers, photo by Marcello Orselli, Teatro Carlo Felice - 358

Svetlana Zakharova and her chair (for Motoko Hirayama’s piece Revelation) arrived in Genoa for the annual Nervi Music Ballet Festival. And her husband came too – in fact, violinist Vadim Repin … [Read more...] about More than toes and fingers: Zakharova and her boys in Italy

La Scala 2021-2022 Ballet Season

31 May 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

La bayadère - Makarova's version, photo by Marco Brescia © Teatro alla Scala

La Scala has bravely announced a full season for 2021-2022. This is the first ballet season organised by La Scala’s new director of the Ballet Company, Manuel Legris. There are seven programmes, with … [Read more...] about La Scala 2021-2022 Ballet Season

Ballet Gala from La Scala: Evening of Great Choreographers

2 May 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Paquita - photo by Andrea Tamoni © Teatro alla Scala

The latest gala from La Scala as part of its programming for online streaming videos, and recorded without an audience present in the theatre, is Serata Grandi Coreografi (Evening of Great … [Read more...] about Ballet Gala from La Scala: Evening of Great Choreographers

Tonight – La Bayadère Divertissement from Rome Opera Ballet’s school

7 March 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

La Bayadère Divertissement di Ofelia Gonzalez e Pablo Moret, Saggio Spettacolo 2016

Sunday 7 March at 20.00 CET, there’s a chance to see the students from the Rome Opera Ballet’s school in La Bayadère Divertissement with choreography by Ofelia Gonzalez and Pablo Moret (two of the … [Read more...] about Tonight – La Bayadère Divertissement from Rome Opera Ballet’s school

Tribute to Nureyev – free ballet gala streaming from La Scala

25 February 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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A strong thread ties Rudolf Nureyev to La Scala, where he was acclaimed not only as a dancer but also as a choreographer. Nureyev has equally strong ties to La Scala Ballet's new director, Manuel … [Read more...] about Tribute to Nureyev – free ballet gala streaming from La Scala

La Scala UN documentary-dance gala, tonight at 6pm (CET)

22 October 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ballet Gala Le Corsaire - Martina Arduino, Marco Agostino and Mattia Semperboni, photo by Brescia e Amisano Teatro alla Scala

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Foundation of the United Nations, Teatro alla Scala, following on the initiative of the Italian Permanent Representation to the United Nations, together … [Read more...] about La Scala UN documentary-dance gala, tonight at 6pm (CET)

[Review and Photos] La Scala Ballet Gala sees dance return to its stage, with Ferri, Bonelli, Zakharova and Bolle

3 October 2020 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Ballet Gala - Le Parc - Alessandra Ferri Federico Bonelli, photo by Brescia e Amisano Teatro alla Scala

On 23 September, La Scala opened its doors for dance for the first time since February. It was a gala which had four showings, the last being yesterday. Social distancing in the auditorium was … [Read more...] about [Review and Photos] La Scala Ballet Gala sees dance return to its stage, with Ferri, Bonelli, Zakharova and Bolle

La Scala announces its opening gala programme

15 September 2020 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Le Parc with Alessandra Ferri and Federico Bonelli © Antonio Raffaele

La Scala has announced the programme, though not with full casting, of its Ballet Gala which marks the return of the company to the stage after the cancellation of the theatre's programming in March … [Read more...] about La Scala announces its opening gala programme

Week 6 of New York City Ballet’s six-week digital spring season

18 May 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Unity Phelan and Preston Chamblee in Justin Peck’s Easy, photo by Paul Kolnik

Next week will see the sixth and final week of programming of New York City Ballet’s six-week digital spring season. On Tuesday 26 May at 8pm EDT, NYCB will release George Balanchine’s Donizetti … [Read more...] about Week 6 of New York City Ballet’s six-week digital spring season

New York City Ballet’s six-week digital spring season begins tomorrow, Tuesday 21 April

20 April 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Apollo, Taylor Stanley and members of NYCB, photo by Erin Baiano

Tuesday 21 April would have been the opening night of the New York City Ballet’s now-cancelled 2020 Spring Season. The NYCB digital season will offer six weeks of all-new content, six days a … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet’s six-week digital spring season begins tomorrow, Tuesday 21 April

The 48th Prix de Lausanne kicks off with 77 dancers from 25 countries

4 February 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The 77 participants of the 48th Prix de Lausanne will spend the week developing their skills and rehearsing their classical and contemporary variations with some of the world's most respected teachers … [Read more...] about The 48th Prix de Lausanne kicks off with 77 dancers from 25 countries

La Scala Ballet Season 2019 – 2020

20 May 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Wiener Staatsballet, Sylvia, photo Ashley Taylor

This morning, Frédéric Olivieri, director of La Scala’s ballet company, announced the theatre's 2019-2020 season: Sylvia 14 December 2019 – 14 January 2020 Music: Léo Delibes Choreography: Manuel … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet Season 2019 – 2020

8 Prix de Lausanne 2019 Prize Winners announced – Finale Photo Album

11 February 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Prix de Lausanne 2019, photo by Rodrigo Buas

Thousands followed the 47th Prix de Lausanne Finals at the Beaulieu Theatre online through the live streaming. This year, the daily sessions – almost 6 hours live per day – have been watched more than … [Read more...] about 8 Prix de Lausanne 2019 Prize Winners announced – Finale Photo Album

Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Finalists

8 February 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Prix di Lausanne 2019, photo by Gregory Batardon

21 candidates have been selected for the Finals of the Prix de Lausanne that will take place on Saturday February 9th at the Beaulieu Theatre, after a week of lessons and coaching sessions. The 74 … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Finalists

Roberto Bolle’s Dance with Me on New Year’s Day features Alessandra Ferri

23 December 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Roberto Bolle presenting the new edition of Danza con me 1

Roberto Bolle’s programme Danza con me (Dance with Me) won the Rose D'Or for the Best European Entertainment programme at the 57th edition of the awards in Berlin in September. Not surprisingly, the … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle’s Dance with Me on New Year’s Day features Alessandra Ferri

Prix de Lausanne 2018 – 21 candidates have been qualified for the Finals of the competition

2 February 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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From the beginning of the week, 74 candidates from all over the world have attended daily classes, coaching and rehearsals with prestigious professionals in the field. Carefully observed by 9 jury … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2018 – 21 candidates have been qualified for the Finals of the competition

Mauro Bigonzetti’s Progetto Händel, with Zakharova and Bolle, wows La Scala

22 May 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Progetto Haendel   Svetlana Zakharova and Roberto Bolle  photo Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala, 2017 3

Mauro Bigonzetti’s Progetto Händel is intimate, expressive and beautiful to watch. Yes, for La Scala at least, it is low-cost – an EasyJet ballet – and you could see something similar with another … [Read more...] about Mauro Bigonzetti’s Progetto Händel, with Zakharova and Bolle, wows La Scala

Mauro Bigonzetti’s new work for La Scala: preview of Progetto Händel

5 May 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Progetto Handel   Svetlana Zakharova and Roberto Bolle in rehearsal   photo by Brescia and Amisano, Teatro alla Scala 1

La Scala’s series of chamber music ballets which started with Heinz Spoerli’s Cello Suites, followed by a new commission from Massimiliano Volpini of Il giardino degli amanti (The Lovers’ Garden) is … [Read more...] about Mauro Bigonzetti’s new work for La Scala: preview of Progetto Händel

Good news… Frédéric Olivieri’s back to head the La Scala Ballet

5 May 2017 by Gramilano 8 Comments

Frederic Olivieri, photo by Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala

Frédéric Olivieri has been named as the next director of the La Scala Ballet Company. His contract will run for the next three years. La Scala’s Intendant, Alexander Pereira, told the corps de … [Read more...] about Good news… Frédéric Olivieri’s back to head the La Scala Ballet

First look at La valse – Symphony in C – Shéhérazade, opening tonight at La Scala

19 April 2017 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Shéhérazade with Virna Toppi and Gabriele Corrado

The new triple bill which opens at La Scala this evening is unique indeed! It features a new version of Ravel’s La valse by three choreographers, all dancers with the company. Stranger still is … [Read more...] about First look at La valse – Symphony in C – Shéhérazade, opening tonight at La Scala

La Scala Ballet’s programme change for the US – with Bolle, Nuñez and Copeland

28 March 2017 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Marianela Nuñez, photo by Carlos Villamayor

The previously announced ballet to be performed at California’s Segerstrom Center by La Scala’s Ballet Company was Mauro Bigonzetti’s Cinderella, a ballet created for the opening of La Scala’s ballet … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet’s programme change for the US – with Bolle, Nuñez and Copeland

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