How to celebrate a great dancer on stage? How to evoke memories of their artistry without creating a parody of their talent? Certainly, with Carla Fracci and the American Ballet Theatre video of … [Read more...] about Fracci Gala: La Scala celebrates Carla Fracci
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La Scala honours Carla Fracci with the first annual gala
On Saturday 9 April 2022 La Scala will present Gala Fracci – First Edition. The director of La Scala’s ballet company, Manuel Legris, has devised a wide-ranging programme that reflects the repertoire … [Read more...] about La Scala honours Carla Fracci with the first annual gala
Italian theatre director Filippo Crivelli dies at 93
Filippo Crivelli: born Milan, 27 March 1928 – died Milan, 6 February 2022 The theatre director Filippo Crivelli, who guided many artists on stage – from Maria Callas to Carla Fracci – died during … [Read more...] about Italian theatre director Filippo Crivelli dies at 93
20th Anniversary Gala for La Scala Academy
In 1813 the Imperial Regia Accademia di Ballo was founded, today’s Ballet School of Teatro alla Scala. It became one of the most esteemed dance training centres in the world. More recently, in … [Read more...] about 20th Anniversary Gala for La Scala Academy
Covid cancellations for Roberto Bolle and Friends
Roberto Bolle’s dance roadshow Roberto Bolle and Friends has been hit by the latest surge in Covid cases with shows at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on 6 January and the Emirates Palace Auditorium … [Read more...] about Covid cancellations for Roberto Bolle and Friends
Royal Opera House: new ballet and opera streams
Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project is available from the Royal Opera House’s streaming service from Monday 20 December at 19.30 GMT (20.30 CET). The Guardian said: For his new ballet, Wayne … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House: new ballet and opera streams
Roberto Bolle fights for dance in the Italian parliament
Yesterday, Roberto Bolle spoke to the Chamber of Deputies – the Italian Parliament’s lower house – pleading for more support for dance in Italy. Let's tell it like it is: in recent decades Italian … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle fights for dance in the Italian parliament
[Review] Madina – a courageous new dance work at La Scala
La Scala’s commission of a score from the prominent Italian composer Fabio Vacchi was ambitious in its scale and subject. The new dance work, Madina, choreographed by Mauro Bigonzetti, sees the … [Read more...] about [Review] Madina – a courageous new dance work at La Scala
[Photo Album] Madina – Bigonzetti’s new ballet at La Scala
La Scala presents the world premiere of Fabio Vacchi's Madina with choreography by Mauro Bigonzetti based on a libretto by Emmanuelle de Villepin, inspired by her novel La ragazza che non voleva … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Madina – Bigonzetti’s new ballet at La Scala
Rehearsal photos: Madina, a new ballet with Roberto Bolle and Antonella Albano
The first performance of La Scala Ballet this season will take place on 1 October when Madina will finally receive its world premiere. Mauro Bigonzetti’s new work was due to open on 22 March last year … [Read more...] about Rehearsal photos: Madina, a new ballet with Roberto Bolle and Antonella Albano
Italian festivals of music and dance march onward with creative initiatives and Green Passes
The Italian festivals of music and dance are back. Last year most were saved in extremis during the summer lockdown lull, but this year there was time to come up with some more suitable, creative … [Read more...] about Italian festivals of music and dance march onward with creative initiatives and Green Passes
Roberto Bolle interview: Who I am now
Beginnings My physique could have led me to sport or cinema, but my passion for dance showed itself at an early age. When I was three years old, I would watch dance on television and try to copy … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle interview: Who I am now
La Scala 2021-2022 Ballet Season
La Scala has bravely announced a full season for 2021-2022. This is the first ballet season organised by La Scala’s new director of the Ballet Company, Manuel Legris. There are seven programmes, with … [Read more...] about La Scala 2021-2022 Ballet Season
Rome Opera summer season: opera and ballet programme 2021
Trovatore inaugurates the Rome Opera summer season followed by Madama Butterfly and La bohème Programme of dance features Swan Lake and Roberto Bolle Twenty-six evenings of opera, ballet and … [Read more...] about Rome Opera summer season: opera and ballet programme 2021
Alessandra Ferri and Massimo Murru give Manon masterclasses from La Scala
La Scala’s new evening of ballet, Great Choreographers, which will be streamed on Saturday 15 May, features Kenneth MacMillan’s bedroom pas de deux from his ballet Manon. It will be danced by Virna … [Read more...] about Alessandra Ferri and Massimo Murru give Manon masterclasses from La Scala
Dancing Words – Roberto Bolle talks about his new book
Parole che danzano (Dancing Words) – Roberto Bolle's new book Over the years, there have been several coffee table books dedicated to the career and physique of Roberto Bolle. Parole che danzano … [Read more...] about Dancing Words – Roberto Bolle talks about his new book
Roberto Bolle talks about his debut as a ballet teacher
Roberto Bolle is recording 16 "OnDance le Masterclass" episodes for an online subscription service TimVision. The four classical classes mark his debut as a teacher. I'm very happy with this role, … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle talks about his debut as a ballet teacher
Arena Opera Festival in Verona confirms the 2021 summer programme
The Arena Opera Festival has confirmed the dates, operas, and stellar casts as originally scheduled, starting with the return of Riccardo Muti, 41 years after his only appearance on the Arena’s … [Read more...] about Arena Opera Festival in Verona confirms the 2021 summer programme
February’s Dancing Times shows Roberto Bolle uncovered
The latest issue of Dancing Times is now on sale. In it, I talk to Roberto Bolle – “Bolle Uncovered”. In a frank interview, (with photos by Andrej Uspenski), he talks about his insecurities, getting … [Read more...] about February’s Dancing Times shows Roberto Bolle uncovered
‘Marguerite and Armand’ and ‘Cendrillon’ in streaming from Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House continues its #OurHouseToYourHouse programming, which features online broadcasts, musical masterclasses, and cultural highlights that can be accessed around the … [Read more...] about ‘Marguerite and Armand’ and ‘Cendrillon’ in streaming from Royal Opera House
