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80-year-old Montserrat Caballé cancels concerts after breaking an arm

20 April 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

A resilient Montserrat Caballé, still singing into her 80s, has been forced to cancel upcoming concerts in April and May after breaking an arm. She had dates in Austria, Switzerland and Germany, … [Read more...] about 80-year-old Montserrat Caballé cancels concerts after breaking an arm

Boris Bilinsky: costume and set designer for ballet, opera and film and legendary graphic artist

6 December 2012 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Boris Bilinsky was born in Odessa in 1900, but left Russia in 1920, escaping from the aftermath of the Revolution. He settled in Berlin where he was still able to collaborate with Russian theatres, … [Read more...] about Boris Bilinsky: costume and set designer for ballet, opera and film and legendary graphic artist

La Famiglia: opera Italian-style with the Muti family

25 June 2012 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Riccardo Muti’s daughter is about to make her directing début: Chiara Muti will direct Hindemith’s Sancta Susanna, which her father will conduct, for the Ravenna Festival. Oh yes, her mother, Cristina … [Read more...] about La Famiglia: opera Italian-style with the Muti family

Cecilia Bartoli finds a last-minute replacement for Anna Netrebko in Salzburg

24 May 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Cleopatra is the theme of Cecilia Bartoli's first season as Artistic Director of the Salzburg Whitsun Festival, but one of her Cleopatras has fallen ill. Anna Netrebko, who was due to sing … [Read more...] about Cecilia Bartoli finds a last-minute replacement for Anna Netrebko in Salzburg

Vienna Opera and La Scala exchange goes ahead tomorrow

8 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

A much-anticipated exchange between the Vienna Opera and Milan's Teatro alla Scala will go ahead despite earlier fears it might be cancelled because of a strike. Two unions at the Milan opera house … [Read more...] about Vienna Opera and La Scala exchange goes ahead tomorrow

Manuel Legris’ Nureyev tribute ends the Vienna Ballet season

29 June 2011 by Gramilano 1 Comment

A tribute to Rudolf Nureyev topped off a hit season for Manuel Legris's Vienna Ballet with the former French star providing two of the highlights. The Nureyev Gala, due to become an annual event, … [Read more...] about Manuel Legris’ Nureyev tribute ends the Vienna Ballet season

Homage to Stravinsky with an addio to a transgender ballerina in Verona

27 February 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Verona Arena Ballet commissioned a Stravinsky evening from local-boy Renato Zanella, best known for his work in Stuttgart and Vienna. He chose Apollon Musagète and The Firebird - brave considering … [Read more...] about Homage to Stravinsky with an addio to a transgender ballerina in Verona

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Graham Spicer is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan, aka ‘Gramilano’. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. He wrote the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

Since 2022, Gramilano is pleased to welcome guest authors: Alisa Alekseeva, Paul Arrowsmith, Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel, Jonathan Gray, Marina Harss, Matthew Paluch, Jann Parry, Graham Watts, and Deborah Weiss.

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