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Dance 2022 – Our critic looks at a year of dance in London

29 December 2022 by Matthew Paluch 5 Comments

12 - The Rite of Spring - Mats Ek - English National Ballet, photo by Dasa Wharton 2022

Matthew Paluch looks at London dance 2022. Balanchine said something or other about the now. The present is all that matters. So please forgive me Mr B, for I'm gonna be doing some reflecting. … [Read more...] about Dance 2022 – Our critic looks at a year of dance in London

[Review] Israel Galván gives a view of The Rite of Spring like no other

27 November 2022 by Jonathan Gray 2 Comments

Israel Galván in La Consagración de la Primavera, photo by Jean-Louis Duzert-04

Guest author Jonathan Gray sees Israel Galván’s La Consagración de la Primavera (The Rite of Spring) in London Title La Consagración de la PrimaveraCompanyIsrael Galván CompanyVenueSadler’s Wells, … [Read more...] about [Review] Israel Galván gives a view of The Rite of Spring like no other

[Review] Mayerling with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward: a magnificent night full of dazzling performances

25 November 2022 by Matthew Paluch 6 Comments

Mayerling rehearsals with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward, photo by Andrej Uspenski - 06

Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Mayerling at The Royal Opera House with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward TitleMayerlingCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate24 November … [Read more...] about [Review] Mayerling with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward: a magnificent night full of dazzling performances

[Review] Mayerling in London and Paris on 30th anniversary of MacMillan’s death

31 October 2022 by Jonathan Gray 5 Comments

Vadim Muntagirov and Fumi Kaneko in Mayerling, photo by Andrej Uspenski, ROH 2022

Guest author Jonathan Gray looks at Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling in London and Paris TitleMayerlingCompanyThe Royal Ballet / Paris Opéra BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, London / Palais Garnier, … [Read more...] about [Review] Mayerling in London and Paris on 30th anniversary of MacMillan’s death

[Interview] Royal Ballet’s Fumi Kaneko on her upcoming debut in Mayerling

14 October 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov rehearse Mayerling. Photo by Dancers Diary ROH 1

The Royal Ballet’s long run of Mayerling proceeds with many debuts, including that of Fumi Kaneko who will be dancing Countess Larisch for the first time on 21 October. There are many other debuts … [Read more...] about [Interview] Royal Ballet’s Fumi Kaneko on her upcoming debut in Mayerling

How MacMillan shapes Rudolf’s women – The Royal Ballet in Mayerling

10 October 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

Natalia Osipova as Mary Vetsera and Ryoichi Hirano as Crown Prince Rudolf in Mayerling c 2018 ROH. Photograph by Helen Maybanks 2

Guest author Matthew Paluch watches The Royal Ballet in Mayerling and ponders on how the six main female characters shape Crown Prince Rudolf and his demise. People always complain that ballet … [Read more...] about How MacMillan shapes Rudolf’s women – The Royal Ballet in Mayerling

The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling in 1978, and now live in cinemas

28 September 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Natalia Osipova as Mary Vetsera and Ryoichi Hirano as Crown Prince Rudolf in Mayerling c 2018 ROH. Photograph by Helen Maybanks 1

The Royal Ballet opens its 2022-2023 cinema season with Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling, marking 30 years since the choreographer’s death in 1992. It will be broadcast on opening night, Wednesday 5 … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling in 1978, and now live in cinemas

Royal Ballet debuts in MacMillan’s Mayerling – in cinemas

1 September 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Mayerling with Natalia Osipova and Ryoichi Hirano. ROH, 2018, photo by Helen Maybanks

Royal Ballet principals Vadim Muntagirov and Marcelino Sambé will make their debuts as Crown Prince Rudolf and Francesca Hayward will make her debut as Mary Vetsera in Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling, … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet debuts in MacMillan’s Mayerling – in cinemas

[Interview] Alessandra Ferri, part two: “When dance saved me”

22 April 2022 by Gramilano 2 Comments

GALA FRACCI - L'heure exquise - Alessandra Ferri Carsten Jung - photo by Brescia e Amisano © Teatro alla Scala (4)

When I was three, I was already living out stories in my head and had the feeling of another reality calling me. Even though my parents didn't go to the theatre, I said, “I want to go to dance … [Read more...] about [Interview] Alessandra Ferri, part two: “When dance saved me”

Royal Opera House Ballet and Opera season 2022-2023 in brief

7 April 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Royal Opera House

jump to OPERA SEASON 2022-2033 jump to BALLET SEASON 2022-2033 20 new productions, 9 world premieres and 3 UK premieres13 co-productions, co-commissions and partnerships with global … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House Ballet and Opera season 2022-2023 in brief

The Royal Ballet in Japan and Los Angeles – dates and casting

6 June 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

The Royal Ballet tours to Japan and Los Angeles this summer, presenting signature work from the Company’s repertory, a world premiere by Wayne McGregor and community engagement projects. Tokyo, Bunka … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet in Japan and Los Angeles – dates and casting

After 16 years, Thiago Soares leaves as Principal dancer with The Royal Ballet

21 January 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Thiago Soares in Rehearsal by Andrej Uspenski. ROH, 2016. 2

Thiago Soares becomes Royal Ballet guest Principal for the 2019/20 Season After 16 years with The Royal Ballet, Thiago Soares has decided to make this Season his last as a Principal dancer with the … [Read more...] about After 16 years, Thiago Soares leaves as Principal dancer with The Royal Ballet

Matthew Ball in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake

16 December 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Matthew Ball in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, photo by Dasa Wharton, 2018 10

Luke Jennings – The Observer From the moment of his first entrance, it’s Ball’s show. As well as being an assured technician, he’s a dance actor of real charisma. As the Swan, he’s dangerous and … [Read more...] about Matthew Ball in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake

Photo Album – 40th anniversary performances of Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling

8 October 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Mayerling - Steven McRae as Prince Rudolf © ROH, 2018

Kenneth MacMillan’s darkly dramatic masterpiece, Mayerling, opens The Royal Ballet’s 2018/19 Season. Featuring one of the most technically demanding male roles in classical ballet, Mayerling is based … [Read more...] about Photo Album – 40th anniversary performances of Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling

Exclusive photo from Royal Opera House archives to remember Kenneth MacMillan

29 October 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Rite of Spring Rehearsal with Monica Mason, Kenneth MacMillan, Simon Rice, Fiona Chadwick. ©ROH, 1987. Photo by Neil Libbert

Kenneth MacMillan died of a heart attack on 29 October 1992. It happened during a performance of his 1978 ballet Mayerling. Jeremy Isaacs, then general director of the Royal Opera House, announced his … [Read more...] about Exclusive photo from Royal Opera House archives to remember Kenneth MacMillan

Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Merle Park in 1979: Green Park, Hyde Park or Merle Park?

22 August 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Merle Park in The Firebird   photo by Roy Round

Merle Park, the engine driver’s daughter from Rhodesia (modern Zimbabwe), ended up being one of The Royal Ballet’s brightest stars. She says that she first realised she’d become famous when she heard … [Read more...] about Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Merle Park in 1979: Green Park, Hyde Park or Merle Park?

Ballet de Santiago’s Principal Dancer Luis Ortigoza gives his farewell performance

25 April 2016 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Dressed as Crown Prince Rudolf, after a performance of MacMillan's Mayerling, Ballet de Santiago's Principal Dancer Luis Ortigoza gave his last bows to the packed house at the Municipal Theatre. … [Read more...] about Ballet de Santiago’s Principal Dancer Luis Ortigoza gives his farewell performance

Genesia Rosato and Gary Avis on her retirement from The Royal Ballet

23 February 2016 by Gramilano 4 Comments

After 40 years with the Royal Ballet, Genesia Rosato is to retire. I've had a wonderful career and loved every minute of it! she said this afternoon. She’s had a lot to love. Genesia joined the … [Read more...] about Genesia Rosato and Gary Avis on her retirement from The Royal Ballet

Luis Ortigoza answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

15 July 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 5 years old. Why did you start dancing? I saw a ballet class and enjoyed watching it, so I said to my mother, "That's what I want to … [Read more...] about Luis Ortigoza answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

Mara Galeazzi by her Royal Ballet friends and colleagues

30 July 2013 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Mara Galeazzi & Edward Watson in MacMillan's Manon

Sarah Lamb, Marianela Nuñez, Gary Avis, Steven McRae, Thiago Soares and Edward Watson celebrate Mara Galeazzi As Royal Ballet dancers arrived in Verona to share the stage with Mara Galeazzi for the … [Read more...] about Mara Galeazzi by her Royal Ballet friends and colleagues

Greta Hodgkinson answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

17 April 2013 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Q&A When did you start dancing? At 4 years old. Why did you start dancing? As a child, I was always dancing around the house so it made sense. What’s your favourite … [Read more...] about Greta Hodgkinson answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition

The Royal Ballet’s Mara Galeazzi says arrivederci to the ballet stage

3 April 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Just over a month ago the Royal Ballet announced that principal dancer Mara Galeazzi will be leaving the company: Mara Galeazzi will retire from The Royal Ballet in July 2013, at the end of the … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s Mara Galeazzi says arrivederci to the ballet stage

Sergei Polunin on bringing Mayerling to Moscow, and dancing until 50

23 March 2013 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Sergei Polunin, who famously defected from the Royal Ballet just over a year ago, has found a home at the Stanislavsky theatre, and fame through winning a television dance competition. Settling down … [Read more...] about Sergei Polunin on bringing Mayerling to Moscow, and dancing until 50

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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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