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ROH booking discussion - summer 2024
CCL replied to Blossom's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
I had completely forgotten about booking for RBS this morning until I saw an email from the school at 9.30. I managed to bag more or less the last half-decent amphi seat. Phew! -
Oh my, the Danses Concertantes costumes are giving me a headache!
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Hello @JennyTaylor I’m also a relative opera newbie and found your post very interesting. I’ve seen 9 or 10 operas over the past two years and found that listening to the music a lot beforehand made a difference for me. I agree with those posters who recommended the ROH production of Turandot - it’s excellent and I found the choral singing thrilling. My 22 year old daughter, who doesn’t really have any interest in opera, came with me to see it and really enjoyed herself. I’d also agree with the comments re Mozart operas. The Marriage of Figaro last year at ROH was gorgeous; I’ve booked to see Cosi Fan Tutte this summer.
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I’m going to the opening night at SW. I was really impressed with Yu when I saw her dancing as Cinderella in 2021 so I’m expecting her to be an equally lovely Aurora. I haven’t seen enough of Lachlan so I’m really looking forward to seeing him as the Prince.
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ROH booking discussion - summer 2024
CCL replied to Blossom's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
I’ve booked for the first time as a Friend (well, since 1994) - I decided to treat myself and see how it goes. I was all fingers and thumbs (using my phone) and kept changing my mind, but amongst other things I booked for the Sissens/Sasaki Swan Lake, for which I’m very excited. Apart from my lack of dexterity it was pretty straightforward. -
Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
CCL replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Dawnstar’s flowers and the picture of Dame Antoinette have made me feel a bit weepy! Thanks Dawnstar for your wonderful review. How I wish I could have seen an additional Manon!- 996 replies
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Matthew Ball and Celine Gittens sounds like a very interesting partnership- would love to see them!
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I’m both excited and nervous about a new Nutcracker. I really enjoyed the Skeaping Giselle but I wasn’t desperate for it to be repeated so soon. I will probably still go though. I’m on the fence about a Forsythe triple. I would have loved a Gala but I appreciate that’s a lot on top of a brand new Nut. So overall- mixed feelings.
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Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
CCL replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Yes, so did I! Not at all what I was expecting but it fairly quickly got much better- 996 replies
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Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
CCL replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Just to add to my brief post from last night: Osipova blew me away. I expected greatness from her and she definitely didn’t disappoint: she lived and breathed Manon. I felt the tragedy almost as soon as she arrived on stage. Clarke was a wonderful, soulful Des Grieux; honourable and ardent. Their first pas de deux brought me to tears for its beauty and the poignancy of the music. Campbell was an utterly superb Lescaut - just mesmerising in his loathsomeness- I couldn’t look away! The whole cast gave it everything- a really wonderful performance- I went home very happy indeed and feeling very fortunate to have been there.- 996 replies
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Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
CCL replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Just got home from tonight’s performance. I concur with all of the above. I need to go to bed as I have an early start tomorrow but will try to write more in due course.- 996 replies
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Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
CCL replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Really pleased to see the enthusiastic comments about Osipova and Clarke…seeing them next Wednesday and full of anticipation!- 996 replies
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