aileen Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I see that Francesca Hayward has lead roles in Manon and Alice. Very exciting for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 And I see that Roberto Bolle is cast to dance with Zenaida in Manon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chinafish Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 From first glance: Manon will have: Nunez Bonelli, Lamb Pennefather, Morera Kish, Marquez McRae, Cuthbertson Muntagirov, Hayward Watson, Osipova Acosta, Hamilton Golding, Yanowsky Bolle 9 principal casts to rehearse! Alice will have: Cuthbertson Bonelli, Choe Kish, Lamb McRae, Stix-Brunell Pennefather, Hayward Muntagirov Don Quixote: Nunez Acosta Marquez Campbell Osipova Golding Takada Muntagirov Kaneko Soares Lamb Bonelli TBC McRae 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 9 principal casts to rehearse - 9 principal casts to get tickets for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Oh my.....some of these pairings are going to be amazing. I am already dribbling like a baby. Oh well, looks like my whole year's ballet budget is going to be blown on this run because I'm going to every one of them!! Especially whetting my appetite is the prospect of Lauren/Vadim and, even more interestingly, Frankie Hayward with Ed Watson. Wow....what a chance for this lovely young dancer. Am thrilled that Laura Morera, my favourite Manon, is getting another go as well. http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/manon-by-kenneth-macmillan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 And not only for Manon, but that got me most excited of all of them! Here is some more: http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/don-quixote-by-carlos-acosta Featuring Osipova/Acosta and Takada/Muntagirov http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/alices-adventures-in-wonderland-by-christopher-wheeldon Featuring Frankie Hayward as Alice. I had a feeling she might be dancing Alice!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Oh my.....some of these pairings are going to be amazing. I am already dribbling like a baby. Oh well, looks like my whole year's ballet budget is going to be blown on this run because I'm going to every one of them!! Especially whetting my appetite is the prospect of Lauren/Vadim and, even more interestingly, Frankie Hayward with Ed Watson. Wow....what a chance for this lovely young dancer. Am thrilled that Laura Morera, my favourite Manon, is getting another go as well. Less thrilled about the Morera/Bonelli partnership being split up, though I'd wondered if Hayward might be cast as Lise this season, but I must admit that Manon hadn't occurred to me. What a chance for her! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Featuring Osipova/Acosta and Takada/Muntagirov ?? Osipova's dancing with Golding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Yes she is...sorry, was typing in a rush and had Acosta's name in front of me on the link!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Less thrilled about the Morera/Bonelli partnership being split up, though You and me both..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl H Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Have just checked the casting for Manon and the cinema relay is Nunez/Bonelli so that's one I can cross off my list and see at considerably less cost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdove Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 So pleased to see Francesca given this wonderful opportunity.Looking at the rest of the casting I feel there's going to be a big whole in my bank balance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A frog Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I'm starting to hope they get Iana Salenko to dance Kitri with McRae again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Actually, I'm surprised. Didn't Acosta say he'd danced his last Des Grieux when he did the last run with Rojo, or were we just assuming it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina G. Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) Less thrilled about the Morera/Bonelli partnership being split up, though I'd wondered if Hayward might be cast as Lise this season, but I must admit that Manon hadn't occurred to me. What a chance for her! Rather surprised too. Isn't she a bit too young for such a role? Dancing "Manon" needs a mature dancer IMO. She was really lovely as a young Clara, the best I have ever seen in years, and I liked her in Rhapsody too. Well, let's see what such a young dancer can bring to the role. Edited April 2, 2014 by Nina G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrischris Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) Yanowsky as Manon, with Bolle? Wow, didn't see that one coming! Surprised Soares isn't doing Des Grieux Edited April 2, 2014 by chrischris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonty Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Yanowsky as Manon, with Bolle? Wow, didn't see that one coming! Surprised Soares isn't doing Des Grieux Yes, that surprised me as well. Has Yanowsky done Manon before? I can't remember the last time I saw her in anything substantial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Yes, she did it some years ago. I think it may have been with Kenneth Greve? And Soares dances Lescaut. They could be a bit short on Lescauts this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Has Zenaida danced in anything recently? The last time I heard anyone mention her was in relation to the broadcast of Swan Lake which must have been in the autumn of 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrischris Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 She's doing Winter's Tale, and did Rubies. I'm happy to see her cast in Manon, though a bit disappointed they have got Bolle in to dance with her. Not a criticism of him, as i'm sure he's excellent, but surely there are some tall younger male dancers in the company who could have been given the opportunity, or, if not, some of the taller principals could have had extra performances. Happy about Nunez and Bonelli, as think they will do well together, and it will be nice to see Nunez with someone other than Soares. Lamb and Pennefather are the best Manon duo i've seen so far, so happy to see them. Cuthbertson and Vadim should be interesting. Not too interested in Osipova and Acosta to be honest, but I am intrigued by Hamlton and Golding. I like Hamilton in Macmillan works, so will be good to see her Manon, but Goldng doesn't strike me as the strongest actor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Is it my imagination or is the variety/number of casts greater than usual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesrhblack Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Gosh, Francesca Hayward is being fast tracked. One should never speculate, but does anybody else think Zenaida Yanowsky is being allowed to return to Manon (and with Roberto Bolle) as a valedictory treat in a final season.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesrhblack Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I'd also intimate that despite Yuhui Choe's replacing Osipova again, Francesca Hayward's casting in two principal roles against Choe's know suggests that management is still ambivalent to promotion for Choe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliamato Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 So happy for Manon cast!! Cinema relay with Nunez/Bonelli is FANTASTIC!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melody Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Gosh, Francesca Hayward is being fast tracked. One should never speculate, but does anybody else think Zenaida Yanowsky is being allowed to return to Manon (and with Roberto Bolle) as a valedictory treat in a final season.... That's what I was wondering, looking at the timing. I hope we're not seeing the date of her retirement performance there, but I wouldn't be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrischris Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hopefully she'll stay on for a bit longer. She's 38, but more and more dancers seem to be dancing in to their 40's now, so............ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 One should never speculate, but does anybody else think Zenaida Yanowsky is being allowed to return to Manon (and with Roberto Bolle) as a valedictory treat in a final season.... The thought never occurred to me, I must admit. She's already down on record as saying that O'Hare doesn't have an issue with height, so I'm not sure I'd read any more into it than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 but surely there are some tall younger male dancers in the company who could have been given the opportunity, or, if not, some of the taller principals could have had extra performances. Such as? The partnering in Manon isn't easy, by any means, and I don't see anyone doubling-up at this stage. Yes, I know Kish had to replace Bonelli last year, but this far in advance I don't think it would make sense to give any Des Grieux two Manons to deal with. It would probably be a bit of a nightmare administratively, apart from anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chinafish Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Am for one hoping to see Zen as Queen of Hearts in Alice again, so hoping Manon won't be her last performances! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 If you're thinking that the start of this thread looks a bit odd, it's because I've moved a few casting comments into it which were posted on the new season thread before Sim started this one (I hope that makes sense!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Dancer Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I agree with everyone. Lots of wonderful casting - yeah for Francesa's opportunities, big smiles at a chance to see Morera and hoorah for a chance to see Yanowsky. I whipped myself into a state of excitement reading everyone's comments and salivating over which performances I would attend and then reality set in. I'll be home at Christmas time so Alice and Don Quixote are sure bets but I sure picked the wrong season to be working abroad Drats... I'll be depending on you all to write entertaining reviews filled with vivid recanting of the performances, mention of the nuances and bits of detail and please don't forget to throw in a bit of humour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina G. Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'd also intimate that despite Yuhui Choe's replacing Osipova again, Francesca Hayward's casting in two principal roles against Choe's know suggests that management is still ambivalent to promotion for Choe. It looks like it No Principal role for Miss Choe in Manon or Don Q. (Mr. O'Hare has cast Miss Takada and Kaneko as "Kitri" over Miss Choe, and Miss Hayward as "Manon" over her); she only gets Principal performances as "Alice". The fast tracking of Miss Hayward may be a sign of things to come and I wouldn't be surprised she'll also gets cast as "Lise" later on in the year (potentially three Principal roles for a First Artist in one Season. When has that ever happened before?). I have always had the feeling Management does not share the audience's enthusiasm for Miss Choe (it must be so disheartening for her). In the end it all comes down to who "they" like, no matter how hard a dancer is working. I wish the very best for Miss Choe! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonty Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I am sure this has been said before, but I find some of the soloist choices for Principal roles slightly odd, when some of the Principal dancers seem a bit underused. I am not picking out any individual soloist here. I am sure they will be excellent, and I am delighted that up and coming dancers are being given the opportunity. But if there are already existing Principals who either get only one performance, or have never danced a particular role, then I begin to wonder what they have done wrong. Likewise, if someone like Choe is being given more and more Principal roles, but still retains her soloist status, this doesn't seem quite fair either. Bit like doing the boss's job at work for a couple of years, but only getting middle management salary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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