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  1. Richard LH
    Provided you have the wherewithal, the time, and France is not on strike....
  2. Richard LH
    Floss I agree totally. Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed post which puts this all much better than I could have done, and with far greater insight.
  3. Richard LH
    I think this is being nitpickery, Geoff. As to "excelIed", bridiem puts it very well, but if you prefer, "all the reviews I have seen of Hayward's classic roles have been very favourable". Aurora included. I haven't seen the one you mention. I don't propose listing all her many "very favourable" reviews here as this would be leading us away from my main point i.e. that there is no inherent reason to think Hayward unsuited for such roles.
  4. Richard LH
    I wish ! About 12 years in all but much more intensively since the end of last year. Pretty fair! What you have referred to exemplifies that other great dancers don't all get what they (or perhaps we) want straightaway. That's sort of what I have been saying - whilst I'm a bit disappointed, I can understand why Hayward has not yet been cast in Swan Lake - indeed, I have speculated on one or two good reasons why that may be so, to date. For me, those reasons do not include, as a few people seem to suggest, the theory that somehow she is seen as inherently unsuitable for this role (or other classic roles). That's the suggetion I have challenged.
  5. Richard LH
    I would be interested to know why you suggest Hayward is not suited for Swan Lake or La Bayadere, which are both classic ballets based on choreography by Marius Petipa, when she has excelled by all accounts in 3 other classics (Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker, and Giselle) based on the same choreographer (and in the case of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty/Nutcracker), the same composer. Yasmine Naghdi, Francesca Hayward and Olivia Cowley as Swans in Swan Lake © Dave Morgan, courtesy the Royal Opera House.
  6. Richard LH
    Certainly, with apologies: Hayward in "classic" roles 1. Francesca Hayward as the Sugar Plum Fairy in 'The Nutcracker' © Alice Pennefather, courtesy of ROH 2016 2. The Sleeping Beauty with Francesca Hayward as Princess Aurora and Alexander Campbell as Prince Florimund © ROH, Bill Cooper, 2017 3. Giselle with Alexander Campbell as Albrecht and Francesca Hayward as Giselle. © ROH, Helen Maybanks 2018
  7. Richard LH
    Very interesting, thanks Floss. Applying this "unwritten rule" to the earlier discussion (and since Coppelia has not been produced by the RB during her time there as a leading artist), Hayward has already danced (with much acclaim) 3 of these 4 "classic" leading roles. I would be very surprised if she is not cast as the lead in the 4th, Swan Lake, when it is repeated, which could be towards the end of next year, or later in 2019/20. I can't imagine any of the RB hierarchy regarding Hayward, out of all the principals, as somehow unsuited to "classic" roles, as one or two posters seem to imply. See here for photo credits.
  8. Richard LH
    Getting back to the topic of the ballet itself, Buddy and I did at least find some agreement around the word "ponderous"!
  9. Richard LH
    Does that mean the main (popular) "Classical" repertoire only comprises Don Q, La B, possibly Coppelia and the three Tchaikovsky's ?
  10. Richard LH
    Partnering Takada's debut as Manon... Really looking forward to this too! Currently "sold out", so pleased to have booked earlier.
  11. Richard LH
    There is a good quality 2015 Paris Opera offering on You Tube, with Roberto Bolle ( who is partnering Nunez at the RB) and Aurelie Dupont - I think it was her last performance before retiring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7GJ2de8RE4
  12. Richard LH
    It has been emailed to Friends. See this thread http://www.balletcoforum.com/topic/17553-royal-ballet-casting-for-autumn-season-201819/
  13. Richard LH
    I see your point, Jan, but if you enjoy their performance, and don't see it as inappropriate for the role, then at least in your eyes, and probably those of others, they must be suited to that role! After all, whether a dancer is considered suited to a particular role can only be a matter of opinion.
  14. Richard LH
    Well yes, but not forgetting Nunez, Muntagirov, Osipova and McRae !
  15. Richard LH
    Is that right? From what I have seen (admittedly as a relative newcomer) all the RB principals seem to succesfully take on every sort of role. But she has been, and still is. Out of interest (again, as a relative newcomer, still learning about ballet styles), is there such a clear distinction in what makes a "classical" role? Surely it is not just whether the ballerinas wear tutus. If so, wouldn't you have to rule out Giselle?
  16. Richard LH
    Good point MAB; if so, that would be at least one "classical" lead debut for her in 2019, after her successful debut as Giselle this year.
  17. Richard LH
    RB Cast lists now published for the filmed performances in the Autumn: Mayerling: McRae, Lamb La Bayadere : Nunez, Muntagirov*, Osipova The Nutcracker: Nunez, Muntagirov The favouring of the well-established leads continues.....
  18. Richard LH
    I doubt that she is "not favoured" in Classical roles as such, having danced to great reviews in the principal roles (and other roles) in Giselle, Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty, for example. Perhaps (and I certainly hope) it's more a question of timing her career progression, allowing her to mature further, and perhaps not get overloaded/overexposed too early ? And of course there are so many other fantastic dancers to fit into the schedules. Our particular favourites can't all do every lead role we would like.
  19. Richard LH
    Thank you for your informative insights, assoluta. In answer to your question, I particularly had in mind the recent Royal Ballet producions of The Nutcracker, Giselle, The Winter's Tale, and Manon.
  20. Richard LH
    Thanks BBB; that allows it to be saved on one's device, but not directly displayed on this Forum, unless I am missing something ?
  21. Richard LH
    Unfortunately Campbell is not on the cast list for RB Nutcracker at all this winter (just released). Also Hayward is only doing SPF, not Clara.... Much more to digest from the cast listings...
  22. Richard LH
    The RB casting for Mayerling, La Bayadere, Infra/Unknown Soldier/Symphony in C , and Nutcracker has been announced (just received an email). Can't immediately upload it as the file too large... anyone else got this and able to share it easily?
  23. Richard LH
    The Hayward/Bonelli Sat Mat is sold out again now, though other options remain...
  24. Richard LH
    ...just one £4 amphi standing left for this...more options on other dates though.
  25. Richard LH
    I'm pleased you loved it Buddy. When you consider how much effort goes into putting on a production like this, it would be a great shame if everyone reacted to it like me.
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