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Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
Fiona replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I absolutely agree with the posts above! A truly wonderful performance, with Osipova just brilliant and Reece Clarke a fantastic Des Grieux, such beautiful lines, and the two of them living their parts. Gary Avis a suitably creepy GM, and Campbell and Magri excellent, plus the Corps and everyone in it. How lovely it is, too, to hear such cheering for the Orchestra as well as for the performers. So well deserved.- 996 replies
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The Sleeping Beauty, Royal Ballet 2023
Fiona replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I love to see Naghdi and Ball dance together. As they both went through the Royal Ballet School from the beginning, their lines and positions match each other beautifully. They really are a class act!- 594 replies
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Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker, Winter 2022/3
Fiona replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I remember Oliver Symons in the Gala Celebration when the ROH reopened in 1999. He performed one of the Ugly Sisters in the duet from Act 2 of Cinderella when they exit then re-enter holding the oranges, with a travelling step, nodding their heads. (If you know the ballet it will be familiar to you, and the music is unforgettable!) He was also seen backstage trying on new shoes for the event.- 572 replies
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Upcoming DVD/Blu-ray Releases
Fiona replied to charliewise's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
I do wish that they would release a DVD Blu-ray of Cuthbertson's Swan Lake. I thought she was wonderful in it. Are there going to be no other cast DVD releases of Swan Lake, just Nunez and Muntigirov? -
Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration
Fiona replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Well, I am heartbroken that it won't be Reece Clarke as the male lead in Diamonds, and Anna Rose O'Sullivan will not be dancing the Fille Mal Gardee pdd! (I had hopes she had time for a quick change before the new work she's in.) -
Ashton's Cinderella - new Royal Ballet production
Fiona replied to Bluebird's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
My 'wishful thinking' would be (as Cinderella): Hayward, O'Sullivan, Naghdi or Takada.- 540 replies
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LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE: RB June 2022
Fiona replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Surely Wheeldon has more "Dancing" in his productions than McGregor? -
Royal Ballet's Swan Lake (Spring 2022)
Fiona replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Yes, I always feel that the dancing area in Act 1 is cramped. The scenery seems to encroach too much, and there is too much of it. Personally, I was very impressed with Lauren Cuthbertson's Odile. I thought she came on stage for the pdd with all guns blazing! I loved Nadia Mullova-Barley's Spanish dance, also I always enjoy Isabella Gasparini whenever she performs. Her smile lights up the stage!- 1,276 replies
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Yes, it's great that they are British, and also both trained at the Royal Ballet School all their lives. Many, many congratulations to them both. So well deserved, I am truly delighted for them and the Royal Ballet.
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Royal Ballet Insight Events - News & links
Fiona replied to John Mallinson's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Will it be shown online, do you know? I do hope so!- 503 replies
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Royal Ballet in Cuba documentary
Fiona replied to FionaM's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
I loved "The Royal Ballet in Cuba" too! So interesting, and great to see the dancers of the RB Company approximately 12 years ago. I believe it was made in 2009? It is well worth a watch. -
Like Water for Chocolate Casting: RB Summer 2022
Fiona replied to capybara's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
I am greatly looking forward to this! Having read the book I am wondering how all the special effects will be achieved! However with the magician Bob Crowley costumes and set designs, Natasha Katz in charge of lighting, a new score by Joby Talbot, (the same team as for Alice Adventures in Wonderland and Winter's Tale), plus the whole production by Christopher Wheeldon, I have no doubt it will be spectacular, with wonderful dancing. -
Royal Ballet's Swan Lake (Spring 2022)
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I get the Dancing Times, mainly because the editor, Jonathan Gray, reviews each and every RB cast in their productions, which is the main reason I buy it! I also greatly appreciate reading all the opinions on this forum, and seeing the wonderful curtain call photos!- 1,276 replies
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Royal Ballet's Swan Lake (Spring 2022)
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How lovely to see that Julia Roscoe and Isabel Lubach were Big Swans last night! They performed together as the 2 little girls in Act 1 of Sir Anthony Dowell's production of Swan Lake, on DVD with Nunez and Soares, in 2009.- 1,276 replies
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I wonder what Mr Crisp would have thought about today's Royal Ballet dancers? Surely he would have been impressed?