Dancing brothers Julian MacKay and Nicholas MacKay, who many will know through this blog (which started following them and their two sisters in 2013), are trapped in Russia after the government set further restrictions on movement in the wake of the coronavirus emergency, meaning that all international flights are now suspended. Julian, 22, is a First Soloist at the … [Read more...] about American dancers trapped in Russia after last plane is blocked on the runway
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Maria José Siri answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italiano When did you start singing? I started as young girl… for as long as I can remember. Why did you start singing? I started by accident. I was supposed to go to my saxophone class, but I was given the wrong day and time of the lesson, and therefore I found myself attending a voice class. Which singers inspired you the most when you were … [Read more...] about Maria José Siri answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Ardani’s 25th Anniversary Gala with Osipova, Watson, Vasiliev, Gomes, Matvienko…
Ardani 25 Dance Gala is a must for ballet fans on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July at the London Coliseum. Natalia Osipova, Edward Watson, Ivan Vasiliev, Marcelo Gomes, Denis Matvienko, Joaquín De Luz and Friedemann Vogel will be sharing the bill in three contemporary pieces. The event marks Ardani Artists’ 25th anniversary. The Company was founded in 1990 by Sergei and … [Read more...] about Ardani’s 25th Anniversary Gala with Osipova, Watson, Vasiliev, Gomes, Matvienko…
Nutcracker-lite at La Scala – très chic Casse-noisette from Geneva
What a disappointment was La Scala's new Nutcracker. A shimmering front-cloth announced "Lo schiaccianoci" as though written in the stars, Tchaikovsky's bewitching overture started and there was that Christmassy buzz of excitement... a feeling that only lasted five minutes or so. With the odd decision to have a narrative voice-over clash against the music - and saying nothing … [Read more...] about Nutcracker-lite at La Scala – très chic Casse-noisette from Geneva
Svetlana Zakharova’s Gala brings the Ukraine to the heart of Russia
Last night, Svetlana Zakharova's Gala Ballet without Borders took place on the Bolshoi stage in Moscow. Ballet stars danced in support of young dancers in war-torn Ukraine. This politically sensitive event was Zakharova's idea: she is Ukrainian and also a People's Artist of Russia, completing her training in Kiev and now a prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Theatre, so her feet are … [Read more...] about Svetlana Zakharova’s Gala brings the Ukraine to the heart of Russia