HappyTurk

5 minutes ago, Jamesrhblack said:

 

Although her Act 2 Ashton solo is just about perfection on that relay...

Aside from the balances, her portrayal and very Fonteyn-styled dancing is perfection. 

Just now, Bruce Wall said:

 

Given the current opportunity I, myself, always feel that live is best.  He repeats his stunning assignment in Ratmansky on Sunday.  

I'm intrigued! I will have to go see him when I have the chance. 

10 minutes ago, RuthE said:

 

 

I was wondering the same.

 

Bonelli and Cuthbertson seemed to become a regular partnership by default after her blossoming partnership with Polunin came to a abrupt end in 2012 - I've never quite felt that they tend to "catch fire" as a couple on stage.  Coupled with her two lengthy periods out with injury since then (as well as her earlier period of illness), I feel that she's really spent her whole career fighting against adversity rather than being blessed with a relatively smooth ride like some of her colleagues.

And combined with the fact that she hasn't danced Giselle and Odette/Odile as often because of her injuries, it might be a while until she is shown for those two as well. In fact, some of the younger three principals might be shown before her. So I think it is appropriate she is given a SB live screening (so she doesn't experience a drought in the "classics"). 

Just now, Lindsay said:

I wonder whether this may be Bonnelli's final performance in the role, which might explain why that pairing is being given the cinema relay?

That's what I was thinking...

4 minutes ago, Bruce Wall said:

 

Of course they CAN, HappyTurk.  It's only that I thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to showcase one of the younger dancers who have had experience in this role - given the nature of the specific role itself.  

I see your point. Maybe it's because I feel Cuthbertson is often overlooked that I feel like defending their decision. Ha. I'm quite biased towards her! And I'll have to check him out! Are there any videos of Joseph Walsh on YouTube? I'll investigate...

4 minutes ago, Bruce Wall said:

 

Disappointed with this cinema cast given that we already have a Cuthertson Aurora recorded in this production.  Surely it would be time to allow someone else to share the historic glory.  It's not as it if comes along all that often.  

Well, they did give Nunez two screenings in SL. So I see no problem why they can't do it again for Cuthbertson especially considering Kevin O' Hare wasn't director at the time when she was featured with Sergei -- right? In fact, I don't think he was the director when Nunez was first featured back in 2011/2012? My memory is quite shoddy.  

I think Hallberg is still being featured because they have yet to find Osipova a go-to partner in the principal ranks ever since Matthew Golding left. Obviously, Muntagirov and Osipova have great chemistry but he is Nunez's go-to partner. So until she retires, we won't see him dancing with Osipova more or even the younger principals. In fact, he is often paired with Lamb too -- leaving very few room for others.  In any case, I'm excited for Osipova's and Muntagirov's pairing in Raymonda ACT III. 

Wow. Just realized Bonelli and Cuthbertson get the SB live screening! I thought it was going to be Naghdi and Ball. At least I'll be able to see Cuthbertson as Aurora in the cinema again! She is my favorite Aurora at the RB. 

Nunez and Muntagirov for Coppelia live screening? Quite disappointed. Would rather see Hayward and McRae as opposed to yet again another screening from those two especially considering they got last "Christmas's" screening. 

All I want to know is who is going to perform Coppelia in the live screening. So, I would be fine with just that piece of information. Haha.  

1 hour ago, Anna C said:

Perhaps we could get back on topic? 

Ha, I don't even know what the topic is about anymore. 😂

Although I don't really care for Sergei or this thread, I will say that I think what Fiona is referring to is the condescending attitude that quite a few persons in this thread have expressed towards her -- although perhaps it was unintentional.   

33 minutes ago, Dawnstar said:

 

I can understand that they might be holding off the autumn casting announcement because of injuries but they must know who will/won't be recovered in 6 days' time! It's clear from dancers' Instagrams that rehearsals for the triple bill have been going on for weeks. I think it was the first week in May that Hinkis posted a photo of her & Hallberg rehearsing for Month in the Country.

And on Hallberg's instagram he indicated today (?) that the first stage calls for Month in the Country were ensuing. 

Thank you!

Does anyone know exactly when news of leavers and joiners comes out? 

On 18/02/2019 at 18:19, Scheherezade said:

 

But Krysanova and Lantratov. And Vasiliev.

I don't see the appeal of Krysanova but I LOVE Lantratov above all and I also like Vasiliev! So, I would love to see them both! *Edit* I spoke too soon Seems they are both out due to injury? 

I think it is all a matter of what style one is accustomed to. I, for one, am still trying to get accustomed to the RB style. And because I tend to use Osipova as the standard of dancing, I tend to find the RB style too reserved and am left dissapointed -- wishing the RB dancers would take more theatrical liberties when I do visit (especially in R&J, Mayerling, Giselle, and Don Quixote). For those accustomed to the RB style, I would imagine that one would find her theatrical style too much. So, honestly, I do think it just comes down to what one is used to viewing as a ballet watcher over the course of their watching "tenure." :) 

Was Hallberg slotted to dance in "A Month in the Country" to begin with though? Perhaps since he wasn't able to perform all of the 4 performances Kevin O'Hare initially intended for him to dance (excluding R&J), he thought of giving him another go around with Osipova to make up for it? I can't imagine him performing this ballet if he hadn't gotten injured for Giselle and Manon -- as it very much seems like a company role to me. 

That's why I rarely post my reviews on performances, especially by some of the deemed "favorites" of the forum (ex: Takada, Lamb, Campbell, Nunez, Muntagirov),  as some of the performances I've seen as of late (Giselle, Mayerling, Don Quixote, Manon etc.) weren't as satisfactory and I know there will be some unhappy respondents if I criticize their performances, technique, port de bras, or artistry. But I do like to read reviews by other ballet-goers on here! So, it'll suffice. 

I question even Nunez and Muntagirov's pull as their Marguerite and Armand triple bills didn't sell out this past run (although that whole triple bill run in general was quite slow in terms of sales). So, I imagine Frankenstein would be no different. Conversely, Osipova's and Shklyarov's Marguerite and Armand performances for the triple bill were the only ones that sold out if I remember correctly, and I imagine having them headline the triple bill performances for their dates is the very reason those performances sold out. Though, I'm not suggesting the RB goes out and tries to import overseas stars. I'm just saying I think on an international level, many of the dancers at the RB are less well-known (or not as great "pullers") than we would like to think (let alone in Britain). And that could be attributed to poor marketing! But to be honest, Frankenstein has been poorly publicized and marketed in general. So, who knows what would have happened otherwise. 

*And I'm only making the connection between the M&A triple bill and Frankenstein because triple bills tend to be slow-sellers (as is happening with Frankenstein even though it is not attached to a triple bill). 

I didn't attend the performance but I wonder if Osipova struggled tonight because she didn't have enough rehearsal time? (given her busy schedule with a recent project of hers). 

Obviously I would be glad to see Hallberg and Osipova together in something like Romeo and Juliet, but I cannot help but think Corrales and Osipova would make a great match as well. Both exuberant and youthful looking (If that's the most apt word?) Osipova is a mature artist, but I've always felt she has that uncanny ability to transform into a teenage girl when necessary. So, they (in my opinion) could be something special. Though, weirdly enough, I'm not so convinced about their partnership in La Bayadere. Only time will tell! 

I have a feeling that if the Royal Ballet ever releases a DVD of this production in 2020 (as that should be when they revive swan lake again), it'll most likely be of Takada/McRae. If not, probably Lamb/Hirano. I'm hoping Takada as I would like to see them feature some of the newest female principals in these great roles. Though, I wish Hirano would be granted that opportunity since he tends to be overlooked. He is definitely one of my favorite male principals. 

I hope it is nothing serious as Lauren already missed out on Giselle. 

While I'm at it...Here is another review by New York Times dance critic Alastair Macaulay on David Hallberg and Natalia Osipova's performance of Giselle, as well as the rest of the run with Sarah Lane and Misty Copeland starring as Giselle. Very interesting and enlightening remarks! Beautiful pictures as well. 

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/20/arts/dance/giselle-natalia-osipova-american-ballet-theater.html