Lead Principal Aaron Robison has decided to leave English National Ballet at the end of the current season. Robison only joined English National Ballet in June last year and will be returning to San Francisco Ballet where he danced as a Principal from 2016-2017, prior to joining ENB. Before that he danced with Houston Ballet, Corella Ballet, and Birmingham Royal Ballet. He … [Read more...] about Lead Principal Aaron Robison to leave English National Ballet after one season
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Cesar Corrales is to become English National Ballet’s youngest Principal
Tamara Rojo has announced that Cesar Corrales is to become Principal of English National Ballet from the start of the 2017/2018 season. Joining Corrales on stage after his performance in Le Corsaire at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Rojo announced his promotion in front of the audience and Company. Corrales joined English National Ballet as Artist of the Company in 2014, was … [Read more...] about Cesar Corrales is to become English National Ballet’s youngest Principal
English National Ballet’s new Lead Principal: San Francisco’s Aaron Robison
English National Ballet will welcome Aaron Robison as Lead Principal. Robison is currently a Principal with San Francisco Ballet. He will join the ENB next spring ahead of the performances of Romeo & Juliet at the Royal Festival Hall in August. After dancing abroad for the last seven years, I am very excited to be coming home and joining English National Ballet. What … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s new Lead Principal: San Francisco’s Aaron Robison
Nigel Kennedy on his drunken parents, the poncey classical music fascists, and drugs
On the eve of the release of Nigel Kennedy’s Four Elements on Sony Classical in 2011, he spoke to the Daily Mail about his ups and downs. On the classical music world What really upset people in the classical world was that I had sold so many albums; to them that meant I must be shit. It was like a crime to do well. They don’t know what good music is. They are fascists, … [Read more...] about Nigel Kennedy on his drunken parents, the poncey classical music fascists, and drugs
Obermaier’s vision of the Rite of Spring at the Festival Hall
The Rite of Spring has been seen in countless versions since its explosive début onto the world stage almost 100 years ago. But the version Austrian director and choreographer Klaus Obermaier at the Royal Festival Hall in London is certainly one of the most extravagantly 'modern'. For a start, this presentation requires the audience to wear 3D glasses. The piece is called … [Read more...] about Obermaier’s vision of the Rite of Spring at the Festival Hall
My first classical concert left me gobsmacked, says Lucy Jones, Assistant Comment Editor at The Telegraph
Stephen Hough - one of my favourite pianists - still isn't a household name, yet reviews for his concerts and discs continue to rake in the best reviews around. If you don't know him yet, rush to iTunes or YouTube and start listening now! I lost my classical concert virginity last night at the Royal Festival Hall. It was Stephen Hough’s Liszt recital with the Budapest Festival … [Read more...] about My first classical concert left me gobsmacked, says Lucy Jones, Assistant Comment Editor at The Telegraph
West End stars launch Get Into London Theatre
London theatre stars including Daniel Boys, Louise Dearman, Alex Gaumond, Ray Meagher, Ben Richards and the cast of Jersey Boys were among the theatre fans who celebrated the launch of Get Into London Theatre yesterday. Former Any Dream Will Do contestant and Avenue Q star Boys hosted the event, which was held at the Royal Festival Hall and featured performances from Jersey … [Read more...] about West End stars launch Get Into London Theatre