In memoriam 2025: a personal list remembering some of the artists who died in 2025. Links lead to Wikipedia articles. January Marianne Faithfull, 78, English singer ("As Tears Go By"), … [Read more...] about In Memoriam 2025: artists who died this year… Singers, Dancers, Actors, Musicians, Writers, Directors
Robert Wilson
Director and designer Robert ‘Bob’ Wilson dies at 83
Robert 'Bob' Wilson, one of the most important innovators of the contemporary theatre scene, has died – he was 83 years old. Born in Waco, Texas, in 1941, the multidisciplinary director, author and … [Read more...] about Director and designer Robert ‘Bob’ Wilson dies at 83
Rome Opera Season 2022-2023
The Rome Opera season has been announced with nine programmes to be staged during 2022-2023. Dialogues des Carmélites according to Emma Dante live on Rai5 and Radio3 On Sunday 27 November 2022, … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Season 2022-2023
Patrick Dupond, much-loved ballet star, dies at 61
The flamboyant French ballet star Patrick Dupond has died after a "devastating illness" – he was 61. His collaborator, Leïla Da Rocha, said, Patrick Dupond has died after a "devastating illness" – … [Read more...] about Patrick Dupond, much-loved ballet star, dies at 61
Two beautiful volumes from Amici della Scala: 80 years of costumes at La Scala and the designer Coltellacci
Vittoria Crespi Morbio, the writer of an exceptional collection of books produced by the Amici della Scala, has written monographs on important artists who have collaborated with Teatro alla Scala – … [Read more...] about Two beautiful volumes from Amici della Scala: 80 years of costumes at La Scala and the designer Coltellacci
80 years of opera and ballet costumes from La Scala go on display
The theatrical costume is a paradox: it hides, yet at the same time, communicates revealing aspects of a character; it is made to be seen from afar, yet the designers and costume makers care for the … [Read more...] about 80 years of opera and ballet costumes from La Scala go on display
István Simon answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I started when I was 12. Why did you start dancing? I had severe heart rhythm problems and my doctor suggested me to dance as therapy for my disease. He was … [Read more...] about István Simon answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Abdiel Cedric Jacobsen answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… dancers’ edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I began dancing when I was in the womb, taught informally by my mother through the blood memory of her ancestors. My mom is Ivorian - from Côte d'Ivoire - and when … [Read more...] about Abdiel Cedric Jacobsen answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… dancers’ edition
Baryshnikov is extraordinary as Nijinsky in Letter to a Man
Aged fifty, Virginia Woolf wrote in her diary, I don't believe in ageing. I believe in forever altering one's aspect to the sun. This is exactly what Mikhail Baryshnikov has been doing for the past … [Read more...] about Baryshnikov is extraordinary as Nijinsky in Letter to a Man
Jennifer Larmore answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start singing? I always sang. My mother told me that I sang even before I talked. I also cannot remember a time when I didn’t sing. Why did you start singing? It has been the … [Read more...] about Jennifer Larmore answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Photos: Baryshnikov and Dafoe in Robert Wilson’s The Old Woman
Robert Wilson's new creation, The Old Woman, opens at the Manchester International Festival tonight. Mikhail Baryshnikov and Willem Dafoe star. The Independent's Sarah Crompton went to Spoleto where … [Read more...] about Photos: Baryshnikov and Dafoe in Robert Wilson’s The Old Woman
Mikhail Baryshnikov helps achieve the dream of Russian poet Josef Brodsky
Nobel prize-winning poet Josef Brodsky and ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov were good friends. Really good friends. Brodsky hated calling Baryshnikov 'Mikhail' or 'Misha' so he called him 'Mysh': … [Read more...] about Mikhail Baryshnikov helps achieve the dream of Russian poet Josef Brodsky
Robert Wilson’s video portrait of Roberto Bolle in “Perchance to Dream” at Center 548
The end of November marked the start of a six-week program in New York that celebrates Italian design and culture. I Saloni Milano, or the Milan Furniture Fair — sponsored by Federlegno Arredo, an … [Read more...] about Robert Wilson’s video portrait of Roberto Bolle in “Perchance to Dream” at Center 548