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ROH booking discussion - summer 2024
art_enthusiast replied to Blossom's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
I see your point. But given that it's Ashton? I feel like the main stage would have been a sell out. -
News of RBS graduates elsewhere
art_enthusiast replied to FionaM's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Speaking of dancers in other ranks, has anyone seen much of Katharina Nikelski recently? I feel like I haven't seen her on stage much throughout this season compared to the last. -
News of RBS graduates elsewhere
art_enthusiast replied to FionaM's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
I would think Lauren Cuthbertson/Marianela Nunez/Fumi Kaneko/Mayara Magri are amongst the taller female principals, and Melissa Hamilton as a first soloist - presumably a few others? But I'm not sure of their exact heights. I believe Hannah Grennell, Gina Storm-Jensen and Annette Buvoli are amongst the taller soloists. -
The National Ballet of Canada at Sadler’s Wells
art_enthusiast replied to Amelia's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
What sort of pieces will they be performing? Classical and contemporary I guess? -
Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
art_enthusiast replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I certainly hope it ends up on the Stream and on DVD! I would certainly be buying it. I am looking forward to seeing Sissens as Lescaut on Tuesday - I don’t expect him to have nailed the character as well as the Campbell and Hirano portrayals (unfortunately missed Acri’s), but I think this is his first time playing a morally dubious character, from what I understood in the rehearsal insight anyway! I’m sure his interpretation will continue to evolve.- 996 replies
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Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
art_enthusiast replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I have to agree with you there - after seeing Gary Avis as G.M with Hayward and Osipova, I didn’t get the same impression when seeing Saunders as G.M alongside Nunez. I didn’t feel the same level of revulsion at his character as I did before. Of course, Avis as the Gaoler brings all of that, to the point where I can barely watch that scene.- 996 replies
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Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
art_enthusiast replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Same here, can't wait!- 996 replies
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I agree, not this year anyway. I think the interesting thing about it though is that it will leave spots open in other ranks for other company members to move up once someone is promoted - I assume that's how it works but of course I'm not privy to how promotions work in ballet companies. I suppose Alexander Campbell might come back to the RB as a guest coach in future?
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RB Summer Period Casting
art_enthusiast replied to capybara's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
He and Hayward were superb together, their version ended up in the Stream I think.- 417 replies
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art_enthusiast replied to capybara's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Definitely - he and Hayward were great together in the 2022 triple bill.- 417 replies
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Happy for him - very glad I got to see him as Lescaut twice during this Manon run. What a talented dancer and actor he is. He still seems at his peak, but as others have said that’s a good time to take the next step. I’m sure his final performance will be very emotional. I thought he might finish the season in Ashton - was hoping to see him as Oberon - but oh well! Also wish I’d managed to catch him in Cinderella! I also don’t wish to divert the topic, but I guess having a principal spot open might create some more upward movement for the rest of the company? Though I think it would be premature to add to the number of principals right now, it’s interesting to consider for the future.
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Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
art_enthusiast replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Indeed - almost made me gasp when I first saw her enter in it. Something I would definitely like to wear myself!- 996 replies
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Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
art_enthusiast replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I saw Sambé/Hayward on the first night, they certainly took my breath away. After their Mayerling I made a point of booking for them as a pairing. (Hoping they’ll also be doing The Dream together) I agree that Mayara is extremely ready for Manon - she’s certainly given stunning performances as Mistress so far - but I guess that there may have been some final performances reserved for the more experienced principals in this run (hopefully not final for all, but you never know).- 996 replies
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ROYAL BALLET NEW WORKS FEBRUARY 2024
art_enthusiast replied to capybara's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
Totally agree, she was superb. I really liked the piece overall. I have huge appreciation for November as an artist and choreographer, and I thought that although Magri seemed the most comfortable with the choreography, Joonhyuk Jun and Leo Dixon - and I think Blake Smith, one of the Aud Jebsen dancers - also did a great job. I was definitely one of those in the audience applauding them loudly. It had a real joie de vivre to it that I really liked, very much needed in these times. I felt energised after watching. I also thought the costumes were beautiful. As he stated, it involves South African street dance with some classical moves and I really liked the fusion. (Perhaps something that also appeals to Magri culturally, as she grew up in Brazil and I think has mentioned the impact of it on her performance style.) The idea of having the video clips before each work was a very good idea - especially for someone like me who prefers not to spend money on programmes. I agree that some were a bit too long - we don't need to know that much about costume design/every step of communication involved - but it was a great way to add context for the audience. Twinkle was clearly the strongest choreographically. I thought it was very good, well paced, although I'm not a massive fan of the nursery rhyme - preferred the lullaby music at the beginning. I hope to see more work from Jessica Lang. Beautiful set and costumes as well. Having the pianist on stage was an excellent idea. It felt a bit odd to me when the audience laughed at some parts, but I understand it was intentional. Perfect choice of dancers as well. Boundless - some good parts, loved the PDD between Naghdi and Hirano, but probably not something I would want to see again. Ditto Never Known, though I really liked Junker's choice of music - now listening to it on repeat on Spotify! I really liked the way it started, but it didn't really grip me as it went on. I think this way of presenting 4 new works - a "quadruple bill" as someone next to me described it - is a great way of giving a new choreographic taster without drowning the audience in something that doesn't engage them with no chance of escape (e.g., Wayne McGregor's Untitled). Much better to give 4 different pieces of reasonable length that don''t overwhelm the audience. -
RB Summer Period Casting
art_enthusiast replied to capybara's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Being born in 2023/24 - the post Covid/recession/war filled/climate change stricken years - doesn't seem a bundle of laughs though. No offence meant, I just wish I could see more of older people appreciating their long lives and experiences more instead of bemoaning old age (which is a privilege to achieve, particularly in a world like this one. I'll be grateful if I get to see 30, not sad about it).- 417 replies
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art_enthusiast replied to FionaM's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
I remember her from the summer show. Great performance. Just wondering if anyone knows which company Alix van Tiggelen went to? One of the Aud Jebsen dancers of last season -
Manon, Royal Ballet Winter 2024
art_enthusiast replied to MJW's topic in Performances seen & general discussions
I saw her Juliet with Clarke in 2022 and loved it, unfortunately they only did one performance (because of having Covid) but I think she really nailed the characterisation. (She was very invested - I think to the point where she might have gone up the wrong stairs at the end of the balcony scene but not too noticeable!) I thought Manon would be perfect for her in terms of representing the character's journey and I think it definitely was. Fingers crossed this recording ends up on the stream at some point, as Cuthbertson's Swan Lake did. I was sorry to miss Cuthbertson's Manon, none of her dates worked for me. I think she and Ball are a great pairing after seeing their Romeo and Juliet (and the Cellist). Hoping to see her in the upcoming Macmillan triple bill.- 996 replies
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art_enthusiast replied to capybara's topic in Ballet / Dance news & information
Yes, and I think it’s the way in a lot of companies that dancers get their ‘break’ when a more experienced one is injured or indisposed. Otherwise how else would they get the exposure or experience. Or - they get thrown into a big role straight away at a young age. I think this was/is common in NYCB, from what I’ve read/heard. Sarah Mearns as Odette/Odile for example. In a ballet like TWT Perdita is not the only main role anyway, it’s less of a big role than Juliet I would have thought? Can’t comment yet though as I’ve only seen clips of the ballet.- 417 replies
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