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    There was a mention of this on the BBC London news at 1800 yesterday. Showed a short clip of class, a brief interview with James Streeter and a quick.look at the class and rehearsal facilities, which look exce!!ent.
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    A few years ago, for a performance celebrating the Shakespeare 400 hundredth year since his death (I think) Naghdi and Ball danced the MacMillan R and J pas de deux and it looked slightly cramped. The new thrust stage is longer and narrower than the old proscenium stage. I have seen productions with dance in them and they've been fine, but don't think it would be suitable for full scale ballet. Also, quite a number of the audience would be treated to nothing but back views of the dancers!
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    i don't mind in the least sitting next to someone who.has got a student ticket, although I feel,slightly envious! Students are often really enthusiastic and are really enjoying being able to see excellent ballet or opera at a low cost. And let's face it the best way of learning to enjoy and build up an interest in ballet particularly is to see as much as possible. That's the way to develop Camden and knowledgeable future audience.
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    I only saw Spartacus, and hadn't seen the Bolshoi live for many years, so will not comment on the current quality of the company in comparison to other years. But I do wonder if, given the current excellence of the RB we are slightly more critical than we were? Also, the Bolshoi style, with its high extensions, high leaps and,reliance on technical excellence may be less to our taste than it was?
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    Strange how cats vary in their hunting habits. I had a lovely long haired tabby who had been a stray, and in the 7years i had him he didn't catch a thing.He did once being in an ancient and dessicated bird that he had found and looked very proud of himself!
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    I'd like to know what the actual production of R and J is like?
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    Thanks for all your comments and explanations - it all makes sense and I fully appreciate any regulations that protect orchestral musicians. I do, however find it off that the protection doesn't extend to visitors, or for that matter, the audience. And after Spartacus i found the ROH's warning about the loud orchestra in Manon etc slightly amusing.
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    Interesting thread, broadly in agreement with most suggestions. Would like to add extra pleas for the Tudor ballets mentioned and Nijinska's Les Noces and Les Biches. Also Van Manen's works should not disappear, Four Schumann Pieces certainly worth keeping.
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    Can anyone explain to me why the Bolshoi orchestra playing Spartacus at full power is no danger to those sitting in the extreme side stalls circle seats, whereas Manon and the Concerto Triple bill both have warnings about loud music on the booking page, and the side stalls seats near to the orchestra are not sold? Similarly, the recent Welsh National Opera production of War and Peace opened up the extreme side stalls circle seats, whereas Marriage of Figaro, a far gentler affair, didnt. I thought this policy was to protect the orchestra, so maybe it's only the ROH orchestra that is in need of protection, in which case why warn the audience that Manon may be a bit too loud?
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    I admit to a certain weakness for Spartacus. it's totally over the top, something I don't think the RB ever could, or should have done. A story done in bold, primary colours, unsubtle, and to me totally thrilling. I greatly enjoyed today's matinee, although agree with Lizbie1 about Shrainer. After the first act i commented to my companion that Crassus appeared to be rather understated but I wondered if this was deliberate and intended to emphasise the rather more decadent Romans as opposed to the heroic Spartacus and his gang. Tsvirko I loved - lovely lines, strong partnering and oh! those jumps! Unfortunately my only visit to the Bolshoi, but we'll worth it.
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    very sorry to read this. I didn't know John at all, but appreciated his comments and wisdom in the forum. All my sympathy to his family and friends.
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    Agree about Bonelli on both counts -just let's dream!
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    Interesting article in the Friends magazine about the role of Onegin as played by both Soares and Bonelli. Their different approaches to the role go a long way to explain how interpretations of the role can differ and may also point to how Muntagirov may interpret it. Could be interesting to see.
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    Well, the Mail has done better than The Times which doesn't mention her at all, in spite of there being two,articles about the cover.
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    Thanks for this, Stevie. I've got it on order from Europadisc, my usual supplier and it's £22.36. Must admit I have never had a problem with Amazon, but I find this particular instance strange.
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    The mystery deepens. I received an email from Amazon inviting me to pre order the Blue Ray version. Opus arte's web site doesn't list it. My usual CD/DVD supplier has taken an order from me - wonder if it will actually appear?
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    The recent big screen showing of Marriage of Figaro is on You Tube, but I think the Mayerling i referred to was not like the usual ROH showing - no introduction, no interval talks, not even cast details. Had every appearance of being a bit under cover, although the actual film quality was fibe.
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    I find it disconcerting and faintly unsettling. The creatures are neither animal nor human. I saw the original, and also have it on DVD and the cats were far more catty than these weird and rather unpleasant creatures. The actual dance looks,impressive, but I find it strange that no credit is given to Stephen McRae.
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    yes, just received this, a!though it's shown on the web site as being available to pre - order. Yet another case of his information on the web site!
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    There's something odd about this. Soon after it was shown in cinemas, it was on You Tube, together with a Nutcracker which was also in cinemas around the same time. I watched Mayerling and it looked fine to me from a technical point of view. A couple of days later I went back to see Nutcracker and both had disappeared. Altogether strange.
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    And mine!!
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    have just been advised by Amazon that the new Mayerling with McRae is not being issued. No explanation, and it still appears on the ROH web site as being available for pre order. Wonder what's happened?
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    Makes my stalls,circle at £88 almost a snip!
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    And it's not just the web site. My latest Friends mailing which gives information about winter booking ( Onegin etc) tells me that the available seats are top price orchestra stalls, stalls circle or amphitheatre. Maybe they don't want to sell them?
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    I was surprised to find, quite by accident, that most stalls circle seats seemed to be available as part of a package. I booked and emailed the Friends Office to ask if this was a new feature. Please see their response to my query about the availability of Stalls Circle seats for those buying packages. Would have been nice to be told! Wonder if there's any change in amphi seats?  "Thank you for your email. There has been a change in the range of seats available to book as part of a package. I will pass on your feedback regarding sharing this information. "
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