70th Anniversary celebrations 2020 marks English National Ballet’s 70th Anniversary with celebrations taking place throughout the 2019-2020 Season that give opportunities for the Company to say, … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces 2019-2020 70th Anniversary Season
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Picasso in Rome, with Diaghilev, Cocteau and Massine: The Ballets Russes and Parade
One hundred years ago, Pablo Picasso lived Rome for two months. It was his first trip to Italy. The Ballets Russes was in town and Picasso was eager to begin work on his designs for Parade, the ballet … [Read more...] about Picasso in Rome, with Diaghilev, Cocteau and Massine: The Ballets Russes and Parade
Igor Yebra answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? When I was 13 years old. Why did you start dancing? Because I liked it and in my house it was something normal to see ballet; although first I wanted to be a … [Read more...] about Igor Yebra answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Interview with Plácido Domingo: ‘as long as the public come, and the theatre is sold out, I will be singing’
The Times went to Paris to talk to Plácido Domingo who is rehearsing at the Théâtre du Châtelet for the European premiere of an operatic version of Il Postino. Here are some excerpts: On his … [Read more...] about Interview with Plácido Domingo: ‘as long as the public come, and the theatre is sold out, I will be singing’
Big-eyed, big-voiced and bubbly Caroline O’Connor will make an ideal Mrs Lovett in Paris
Best known for her energetic performances in Chicago, Mack and Mabel and the film "Moulin Rouge", multi-talented Caroline O'Connor will now step into Mrs Lovett's shoes as part of a starry cast for … [Read more...] about Big-eyed, big-voiced and bubbly Caroline O’Connor will make an ideal Mrs Lovett in Paris
Turandot coming home to China
After years spent building spectacular, state-of-the art opera houses in major metropolises and unheralded backwaters, China is experiencing a boom in Western-style grand opera production, opera … [Read more...] about Turandot coming home to China
