Graham Spicer sees La Scala’s thrilling contemporary programme: Wayne McGregor’s Chroma, Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Dov'è la luna and Ohad Naharin's Minus 16. TitleMcGregor / Maillot / … [Read more...] about Review: McGregor / Maillot / Naharin, an eclectic triple bill at La Scala
Nicoletta Manni
Youth America Grand Prix’s 2026 Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala
Ballet stars will join Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organisation – to celebrate this year’s Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala on Thursday 16 … [Read more...] about Youth America Grand Prix’s 2026 Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala
Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – a star-studded, celebratory evening of ballet
Georgina Butler sees London's Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – an outstanding international cast of elite dancers from top-tier companies with a UK premiere and two world premieres. TitleBallet Icons Gala … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – a star-studded, celebratory evening of ballet
Final lineup announced for Ballet Icons 20th anniversary gala
The Ballet Icons Gala returns to the London Coliseum on 15 February with its customary lineup of international ballet stars. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the presentations at the … [Read more...] about Final lineup announced for Ballet Icons 20th anniversary gala
La Scala’s Federico Fresi returns in Sleeping Beauty after a two-year battle with cancer
La Scala Ballet Soloist Federico Fresi returned to dance on the opening night of the season as Puss-in-Boots in Sleeping Beauty after two years away from the stage. It was his first major appearance … [Read more...] about La Scala’s Federico Fresi returns in Sleeping Beauty after a two-year battle with cancer
Giorgio Armani at La Scala exhibition opens and the opening of La Scala’s 2025/2026 Ballet Season is dedicated to the designer
Teatro alla Scala is dedicating the opening of its 2025/2026 ballet season to Giorgio Armani, who died in September. Sleeping Beauty opens tomorrow, 18 December 2025, and in the foyer, an exhibition … [Read more...] about Giorgio Armani at La Scala exhibition opens and the opening of La Scala’s 2025/2026 Ballet Season is dedicated to the designer
Review: The Magnificent Return of Serata William Forsythe at La Scala – Blake Works V
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel and Graham Spicer see performances of William Forsythe's Blake Works V at La Scala – a truly magnificent production. TitleBlake Works VCompanyBallet of La ScalaVenueTeatro … [Read more...] about Review: The Magnificent Return of Serata William Forsythe at La Scala – Blake Works V
William Forsythe on music and mathematics in Blake Works
Tomorrow, 11 November, La Scala begins a run of William Forsythe’s Blake Works V, the fifth programme that William Forsythe devised based on the music of English musician James Blake. Blake Works I … [Read more...] about William Forsythe on music and mathematics in Blake Works
Review: La Scala Ballet in Pierre Lacotte’s Paquita – a triumph for Nicoletta Manni
Graham Spicer sees Paquita at La Scala – a tribute to choreographer Pierre Lacotte, who died in 2023, but it was Nicoletta Manni's night. TitlePaquitaCompanyLa Scala BalletVenueTeatro alla Scala, … [Read more...] about Review: La Scala Ballet in Pierre Lacotte’s Paquita – a triumph for Nicoletta Manni
The Italian Foundation for Research in Rheumatology (FIRA) creates the Carla Fracci Research Fellowship
For 12 years, Carla Fracci was the testimonial for The Italian Foundation for Research in Rheumatology (Fondazione Italiana per la Ricerca sull’Artrite, FIRA), supporting many of its activities. … [Read more...] about The Italian Foundation for Research in Rheumatology (FIRA) creates the Carla Fracci Research Fellowship
Review: Gala Fracci 2025 – Marianela Nuñez and Reece Clarke join La Scala Ballet to celebrate Carla Fracci
Graham Spicer sees Gala Fracci, La Scala’s annual festa to celebrate the great Italian ballerina Carla Fracci who died in 2021, now in its fourth edition. TitleGala FracciCompanyLa Scala … [Read more...] about Review: Gala Fracci 2025 – Marianela Nuñez and Reece Clarke join La Scala Ballet to celebrate Carla Fracci
Review: Onegin in Rome – two exceptional performers in a tear-jerking evening
Marta Mele sees the Rome Opera Ballet in John Cranko's Onegin starring two exceptional performers, Friedemann Vogel and Nicoletta Manni. TitleOneginCompanyRome Opera BalletVenueTeatro dell'Opera di … [Read more...] about Review: Onegin in Rome – two exceptional performers in a tear-jerking evening
Review: Alice Marini and Roberto Bolle in a new Carmen in ‘Kratz / Preljocaj / De Bana’, La Scala’s contemporary triple bill
Graham Spicer sees works by Philippe Kratz, Angelin Preljocaj, and Patrick de Bana in an uneven triple bill. TitlePhilippe Kratz - Solitude SometimesAngelin Preljocaj - AnnonciationPatrick de Bana - … [Read more...] about Review: Alice Marini and Roberto Bolle in a new Carmen in ‘Kratz / Preljocaj / De Bana’, La Scala’s contemporary triple bill
Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2025 – an outstanding international cast of star dancers
Georgina Butler sees London's Ballet Icons Gala 2025 – an exceptional evening of ballet with a programme of sixteen works, including four UK premieres and a world premiere. TitleBallet Icons Gala … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2025 – an outstanding international cast of star dancers
A new Carmen at La Scala – Roberto Bolle and Nicoletta Manni star in Patrick de Bana’s new work
Carmen is Patrick de Bana’s first work created for La Scala Ballet. De Bana delves into the mythology, culture, perfumes and icons of Spain filtered through his own personal experience, to reinforce … [Read more...] about A new Carmen at La Scala – Roberto Bolle and Nicoletta Manni star in Patrick de Bana’s new work
Photo Album: The Hidden Gaze – Dance Behind the Curtain, the Corps de Ballet of La Scala as photographed by Gérard Uféras
A book edited by Paola Calvetti and an exhibition curated by Paola Calvetti and Livia Corbò and designed by Margherita Palli at La Scala’s Museum – the dancers of La Scala observed though the lens of … [Read more...] about Photo Album: The Hidden Gaze – Dance Behind the Curtain, the Corps de Ballet of La Scala as photographed by Gérard Uféras
Ballet Icons Gala 2025 arrives at the London Coliseum in March
On 9 March 2025, the Ballet Icons Gala will fulfil its annual promise of presenting dancers from across the world to the London public. Many of the dancers are regulars on the ‘gala circuit’ but … [Read more...] about Ballet Icons Gala 2025 arrives at the London Coliseum in March
Interview: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 2
Read Part One: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 1 Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko are often invited as a couple when they dance away from … [Read more...] about Interview: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 2
Interview: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 1
This interview is with two of the Ballet of La Scala’s most familiar faces, Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko. It was published in Dancing Times magazine in June 2022. Two months later, in … [Read more...] about Interview: The look of love – chatting with Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko – Part 1
Two ballets by Jerome Robbins to be live-streamed from La Scala on 12 November
Works by Jerome Robbins have not been seen at La Scala since 2004, but now he is being celebrated as part of the Balanchine/Robbins Triple Bill which opened on Friday 8 November. The programme … [Read more...] about Two ballets by Jerome Robbins to be live-streamed from La Scala on 12 November
Review: La Dame aux camélias at La Scala – Cojocaru, Coviello, Manni, Bolle
Graham Spicer sees John Neumeier's La Dame aux camélias with wonderful performances from two casts but gets itchy for it to end. TitleLa Dame aux caméliasCompanyLa Scala Theatre BalletVenueTeatro … [Read more...] about Review: La Dame aux camélias at La Scala – Cojocaru, Coviello, Manni, Bolle
Live stream – Roberto Bolle and Nicoletta Manni in La Dame aux camélias at La Scala
After seven years, John Neumeier’s La Dame aux camélias returns to La Scala’s stage in Milan. The photo album below is of the opening cast on 25 September with Nicoletta Manni as Marguerite Gautier … [Read more...] about Live stream – Roberto Bolle and Nicoletta Manni in La Dame aux camélias at La Scala
Review: Manon at La Scala – Nicoletta Manni/Reece Clarke; Myriam Ould-Braham/Claudio Coviello
Height problems at La Scala led to last-minute casting for Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, or, as it is known outside the UK, L’histoire de Manon. Alessandra Ferri brought Manon to La Scala – and … [Read more...] about Review: Manon at La Scala – Nicoletta Manni/Reece Clarke; Myriam Ould-Braham/Claudio Coviello
Rehearsal photos: Kenneth MacMillan’s L’histoire de Manon at La Scala
Kenneth MacMillan’s L’histoire de Manon opens at La Scala on 8 July for a short run of seven performances over ten days. Apart from in the UK, the ballet Manon is known as L’histoire de Manon in … [Read more...] about Rehearsal photos: Kenneth MacMillan’s L’histoire de Manon at La Scala
Reece Clarke and Myriam Ould-Braham are last-minute guests at La Scala
After a spate of injuries during the run of La Bayadère at La Scala, which ended last week, the company has invited two last-minute guests to complete the casting of the Manon performances that begin … [Read more...] about Reece Clarke and Myriam Ould-Braham are last-minute guests at La Scala
Review – La Bayadère at La Scala with Nicoletta Manni and Kimin Kim
His first entrance saut de chats provoked audible gasps, he hovered in the air for his effortless double cabrioles during the engagement celebrations of the second act, Nureyev’s eccentric solo before … [Read more...] about Review – La Bayadère at La Scala with Nicoletta Manni and Kimin Kim
[Review] La Scala’s Gala Fracci shows a company in spectacular form
Gala Fracci at La Scala has reached its third edition. It was La Scala Ballet’s director, Manuel Legris, who had the idea to stage an annual gala dedicated to the great Italian ballerina who died in … [Read more...] about [Review] La Scala’s Gala Fracci shows a company in spectacular form
Rudolf Nureyev’s Bayadère returns to La Scala with Kimin Kim guesting
Rudolf Nureyev's production of La Bayadère returns to La Scala for 10 performances from 26 May to 21 June, with Kimin Kim making a guest appearance. The company’s new étoile, Nicoletta Manni, will … [Read more...] about Rudolf Nureyev’s Bayadère returns to La Scala with Kimin Kim guesting
La Scala names its new rehearsal studio the Carla Fracci Sala
On the eve of the third edition of the Fracci Gala, dedicated to Carla Fracci who died on 27 May 2021, La Scala has named its newly built rehearsal studio ‘Sala Carla Fracci’. The Indendant of the … [Read more...] about La Scala names its new rehearsal studio the Carla Fracci Sala
La Scala Ballet returns to China – on tour to Hong Kong and Shanghai
La Scala Ballet returns to China with eight performances of two ballets from 15 to 24 March La Scala Ballet will perform in China from 15 to 24 March, with Manuel Legris’s Le Corsaire at the Grand … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet returns to China – on tour to Hong Kong and Shanghai