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  1. capybara
    Yasmine would have been there for me too as an Emerging Artist (Juliet, Rose Fairy, The Invitation - well, everything she does). Matthew received that award last year so I would have thought he had a strong case to be included in the category you suggest, Sim - for Two Pigeons if not for Romeo. The rise and rise of Francesca Hayward is well-demonstrated, however, Emerging Artist (winner 2013/14); Outstanding Female Performance, Classical (nominee 2014/15); Best Female Dancer (nominee 2015/16). There is so much luck involved in terms of whether or not the critics see a dancer. Muntagirov's Albrecht is another glaring omission in my view but I don't think he danced the first night of the Giselle run. We - lucky fans that we are - tend to see multiple casts within each programme mounted by the larger ballet companies. An Audience Award could be fun - just imagine the debate on balletcoforum Incidentally, I think that we already know who a number of the nominees will be for the 2016/17 season! What is amazing about the list of nominations, of course, is that they truly reflect the wonderful, diverse world of dance that most of us on here couldn't be without.
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    Nunez joined the Royal Ballet at 16.
  3. capybara
    That's a very strong statement, Sherbert. From what I can gather, summer school students (here and abroad) seem to benefit hugely from tuition by leading dancers (as well as different teachers) and from multi-national interaction in terms of both dance standards and the opportunity to socialise.
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    ? Harrison Churches? ? ? He's always been listed as Harry here. What a wonderful opportunity for him and Chisato.
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    Please could you remind us of the changes? I am aware that the designs changed in 1996, that Rasputin was written larger then (to provide more for Mukhamedov to do, I recall), and that the end of Act 1 has been 'trimmed'. But I have also heard comment that a fair bit of the choreography is attributable to D rather than K MacMillan! Are you able to illuminate?
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    I've now sat in various places in the house for Anastasia and, somehow, the Tchaikovsky comes across as a bit underpowered. I appreciate that the early symphonies (with which I am familiar) haven't the pzaz of, say, the Fifth, but a 'certain something' seems to be missing.
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    A 'ready reckoner' version: (Casting is subject to change. Please see http://www.ballet.org.uk/ for up-to-date info) Wednesday 11 January (Opening night) Alina Cojocaru* and Isaac Hernández * Thursday 12 January (mat) Katja Khaniukova* and Yonah Acosta* Thursday 12 January Fernanda Oliveira and Alejandro Virelles* Friday 13 January Laurretta Summerscales* and Xander Parish* (with Michaela DePrince* as Myrtha) Saturday 14 January (mat) Begoña Cao and Constantine Allen* Saturday 14 January Alina Cojocaru and Isaac Hernández (with Michaela DePrince as Myrtha) Sunday 15 January (mat) Katja Khaniukova and Yonah Acosta Tuesday 17 January Alina Cojocaru and Isaac Hernández (with Michaela DePrince as Myrtha) Wednesday 18 January Elisa Badenes* and Cesar Corrales* Thursday 19 January (mat) Alison McWhinney* and Ken Saruhashi* Thursday 19 January Laurretta Summerscales and Xander Parish Friday 20 January Alina Cojocaru and Isaac Hernández (with Michaela DePrince as Myrtha) Saturday 21 January (mat) Fernanda Oliveira and Alejandro Virelles Saturday 21 January Begoña Cao and Constantine Allen Sunday 22 January (mat) Elisa Badenes and Cesar Corrales *debut in role This looks like an expensive season.
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    I agree. And Lauren really conveyed the youth of the 14 year old and the 18 year old Anastasia beautifully. She also managed to remain within her own world in Acts 1 and 2 even though some of the dancing is presented towards the audience. We are so fortunate to have three such wonderful Anastasias/Annas on this run.
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    All of the above plus enticing casting; people wanting to catch more than one cast; interesting reviews..........
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    According to social media, the nominations will be announced on Friday 4th November.
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    Not wishing to take anything away from the stellar performances of both Natalia Osipova and Lauren Cuthbertson, but LAURA MORERA - WOW! just WOW! Yesterday afternoon, she simply was both Anastasia and Anna Anderson.
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    Akram Kham said in an open forum that he had insisted on his rehearsal period with ENB being of a given length with the focus exclusively on his Giselle. I believe that the dancers rehearsed solidly for 8 weeks before the Manchester previews. Also, the fact that the RB was eventually unable to field the 3 intended casts for Frankenstein is, perhaps, an indication of the amount of rehearsal time needed for a new, narrative work. And, of course, McGregor has tended to work initially with one cast for his 'story' ballets with other dancers appearing in later runs.
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    A really interesting review LinMM. Thank you.
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    Thank you. This just goes to show how much this character needs to be a 'named role' on the cast sheet.
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    Recent Anastasias (well in 1996 and 2004) included (from memory) Sarah Wildor (wonderful), Viviana Durante, Leanne Benjamin, Mara Galeazzi and Gillian Revie.
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    C'mon, folks, please leave the domestic stuff on one side and let's hear your views about Khan's Giselle
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    ....... and the Royal Ballet School 5 or 6 years ago, of course,
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    I may need binocs and specs as well as lenses next time then. I didn't realise that Vincenzo was also so slight in build and stature.
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    David Yudes. Fabulous and certainly deserving of a mention in the programme (especially when other 'named' roles did less).
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    The boys in the centre were Joseph Sissons and David Yudes. Congratulations to Roberta on a lovely farewell performance. It always feels sad when a run of Fille comes to and end but the joyous dancing, great characterisations, buoyant corps work, and amusing incidents will live long in one's memory. A huge thank you to the whole Company.
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    Come on folks - I did say over time and I wasn't just referring to Muntagirov.
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    On the RB Spring Casting thread, FLOSS challenged me to say what ballets I would like to see Vadim Muntagirov dance if I were the AD. I would prefer to widen the 'brief' and to think in terms of the ballets which would, in my view and of course over time, help the wonderful raft of (tallish) young men at the RB develop their artistry and also provide a flow of treats for the audience. I am thinking initially in terms of works which have been in the RB repertoire and have strong male roles. My quick list (I gave myself a limit of 15 which is not enough!) is: Month in the Country (Belaiev) - Ashton Marguerite and Armand - Ashton Prodigal Son - Balanchine Song of the Earth – MacMillan (both roles) Mayerling (Rudolf) - MacMillan La Bayadere (Solor) Apollo - Balanchine Winter Dreams – MacMillan Judas Tree – MacMillan Onegin – Cranko (name role) Winter’s Tale - Wheeldon (Leontes) Pierrot Lunaire - Glen Tetley Romeo and Juliet - MacMillan Manon - MacMillan (Des Grieux) Symphonic Variations - Ashton (lead man) Please not Sylvia (which has been suggested elsewhere) - Aminta comes across as such a wimp and has far too little dancing. I started to think about what I would like to see the equally wonderful young RB women in but maybe someone else would like to start that off. I know that we shall all differ widely in our views. But that's the fun of BCF, isn't it?
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    Hahaha, FLOSS. No, of course I'm not suggesting that the RB's rep. should be built around Muntagirov However, I do feel that the development of dancers at all levels should be prominent in the thinking of ADs and some recent casting makes me wonder if that consideration is sufficiently 'up there' as far as the RB is concerned. Perhaps I'll start another thread in relation to the roles one would like to see certain artistes dance!
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    I'd just like to say that my earlier comments did not ignore the truth of this. However, with both ENB and the RB, Muntagirov must by now have danced the Nutcracker Prince at least 40 times and the Prince in Sleeping Beauty over 20 times (plus some performances abroad, I believe). I would suggest, therefore, that he has already met the Bolshoi Director's criterion.
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    Alas, no. It was the matinee so there is a good chance that someone on BCF made it. I believe, from what she has posted on social media, that Madison has been involved in the creative process and rehearsals for around 15 weeks !!!
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