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
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Review: Les Étoiles gala in Milan – 21 dancers, 17 pieces, 3 hours of starry dance
Writing about ballet galas is always a challenge and a review can easily turn into a shopping list... he did this, then they did that. The latest Les Étoiles gala from Daniele Cipriani was certainly … [Read more...] about Review: Les Étoiles gala in Milan – 21 dancers, 17 pieces, 3 hours of starry dance
The Palais Garnier and Opéra Bastille to be closed for renovation
The Palais Garnier, home of the Paris Opera and Paris Opera Ballet, will close from mid-2027 for a two-year renovation. The 2,000-seat opera house opened in 1875 and has become a Paris landmark. … [Read more...] about The Palais Garnier and Opéra Bastille to be closed for renovation
Gustavo Dudamel to leave the Paris Opera at end of 22/23 season
The Paris Opera has announced that Gustavo Dudamel will resign as Music Director at the end of the 2022/2023 season for personal reasons. It is with a heavy heart, and after long consideration, … [Read more...] about Gustavo Dudamel to leave the Paris Opera at end of 22/23 season
Gustavo Dudamel to become Music Director of The Paris Opera for six seasons
Today, The Paris Opera and its General Manager Alexander Neef confirmed rumours that Gustavo Dudamel will become the Music Director for six seasons from 1 August 2021. Neef said, I am extremely … [Read more...] about Gustavo Dudamel to become Music Director of The Paris Opera for six seasons
Paris Opera cancels all productions until April
The Paris Opera has announced that as the health situation does not offer any prospect of welcoming the public back in the short term, it is “unfortunately obliged” to cancel performances until Monday … [Read more...] about Paris Opera cancels all productions until April
The Paris Opera cancels opera and ballet performances
The Paris Opera has postponed its reopening. Like all other cultural institutions in France, following the new directives issued by the French government to combat the spread of Covid-19, it must … [Read more...] about The Paris Opera cancels opera and ballet performances
Coppélia – a tale of illness, premature death, amputation, and war
Giuseppina Bozzacchi was born on this day, 23 November, in Milan in 1853, and died on this day in 1870 – her 17th birthday – 150 years ago. Bozzacchi created the role of Swanhilda in Arthur … [Read more...] about Coppélia – a tale of illness, premature death, amputation, and war
Revealed: The scandalous Origin of the World was hidden under a Paris Opera ballerina’s tutu
Gustave Courbet’s explicit L’Origine du Monde, now hanging in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, caused a scandal when it was first displayed in the mid-1860s. It even caused a squeamish Facebook to censor … [Read more...] about Revealed: The scandalous Origin of the World was hidden under a Paris Opera ballerina’s tutu
Laurretta Summerscales answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I started dancing at the age of 3 at my mothers dancing school Why did you start dancing? My mother wanted to give me as many opportunities in life to see what … [Read more...] about Laurretta Summerscales answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Paris Opera introduces an exciting digital project 3e Scène – 3rd stage
“After the Palais Garnier in 1875 and the Opéra Bastille in 1989, the Paris Opera has decided to build its 3e Scène (3rd stage) in the digital world.” That explosive statement comes from a new … [Read more...] about Paris Opera introduces an exciting digital project 3e Scène – 3rd stage
New York City Dance Project “capturing emotion through movement”
You’ve heard of the NYC Dance Project and seen its beautiful series of dance photos: carefully lit and glamorously shot. Its images, featuring some of the world’s best dancers, adorn thousands of … [Read more...] about New York City Dance Project “capturing emotion through movement”
Eleonora Abbagnato on being both an Étoile in Paris and a company director in Rome
I'm happy that the Mayor of Rome, Ignazio Marino, and Sovrintendente Fuortes, have had faith in my passion. My heart has always remained in Italy and this theatre needs people who believe passionately … [Read more...] about Eleonora Abbagnato on being both an Étoile in Paris and a company director in Rome
Royal Danish Ballet dancers celebrate Bournonville in London
As a cure for the post Christmas blues - or to help celebrate that the festivities are over, depending on your point of view - principals and soloists from The Royal Danish Ballet alight at London's … [Read more...] about Royal Danish Ballet dancers celebrate Bournonville in London
Evan McKie answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? In the womb. Why did you start dancing? I will probably never know the answer to that. I just know why I keep doing it. Which dancer inspired you most as a … [Read more...] about Evan McKie answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Stéphane Lissner to leave La Scala for the Paris Opera in 2015
After the rumours and denials of recent days, Aurélie Filippetti, the French Minister of Culture, has confirmed that Stéphane Lissner will take over from Nicolas Joel when the latter leaves the helm … [Read more...] about Stéphane Lissner to leave La Scala for the Paris Opera in 2015
Madrid’s Teatro Real faces a future with a 33% budget cut
After a 33% budget cut for Madrid's Teatro Real was announced, artistic director, Gerard Mortier, said he will keep fighting for the theatre in this 'dangerous' time for culture. Mortier criticized … [Read more...] about Madrid’s Teatro Real faces a future with a 33% budget cut
Sylvie Guillem on why she’s still ‘Mademoiselle Non’
Sylive Guillem will be in Venice tomorrow to receive from the Biennale the Leone d'oro (Golden Lion) for "having redesigned the form of the dancer, defying the laws of physics". Valeria Crippa … [Read more...] about Sylvie Guillem on why she’s still ‘Mademoiselle Non’