FionaM Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Looking forward to hearing the programme! (And I see their website is not yet updated to reflect the new male principals). https://www.nbs.or.jp/english/stages/2022/royalballet/top.html The Royal Ballet's top dancers perform exuberant pieces from the Company's repertoire. Gala performances featuring top dancers of The Royal Ballet, one of the world's leading ballet companies, will be held this summer. Under the leadership of Director Kevin O'Hare, dancers mainly from the Principal rank will perform a selection of exuberant works from the Company's repertoire. Don't miss out! Performance Dates ＜Program A＞Wednesday 13 July 2022, 18:30 @Bunkamura Orchard Hall (Tokyo)Thursday 14 July 2022, 18:30 @Bunkamura Orchard Hall (Tokyo)Saturday 16 July 2022, 13:30 @Bunkamura Orchard Hall (Tokyo) ＜Program B＞Sunday 17 July 2022, 13:30 @Bunkamura Orchard Hall (Tokyo)Sunday 17 July 2022, 18:00 @Bunkamura Orchard Hall (Tokyo)Monday 18 July 2022, 14:00 @Bunkamura Orchard Hall (Tokyo) *Programs will be announced at a later date. Participating Dancers Scheduled participating dancers includes Principal dancers Alexander Campbell, Cesar Corrales, Lauren Cuthbertson, Francesca Hayward, Ryoichi Hirano, Sarah Lamb, Yasmine Naghdi, Marianela Nuñez, Marcelino Sambé, Akane Takada, and First Soloists William Bracewell and Reece Clarke. Venue Bunkamura Orchard Hall (Tokyo)https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/english/access/index.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaM Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Info I’ve seen so far … LE CORSAIRE - Yasmine Naghdi and Cesar Corrales GRAND PAS CLASSIQUE - Marianela Nuñez and William Bracewell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oncnp Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, FionaE said: Info I’ve seen so far … LE CORSAIRE - Yasmine Naghdi and Cesar Corrales GRAND PAS CLASSIQUE - Marianela Nuñez and William Bracewell This may have changed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaM Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Thanks @oncnp Casting and programme as of 3 June 2022https://www.nbs.or.jp/english/stages/2022/royalballet/programs.html ＜Programme A＞ Wednesday 13 July 2022, 18:30 Thursday 14 July 2022, 18:30 Saturday 16 July 2022, 13:30 Second movement pas de deux from Concerto Choreography Kenneth MacMillan Music Dmitri Shostakovich Dancers Sarah Lamb, Ryoichi Hirano Pas de deux from Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet Choreography Kenneth MacMillan Music Sergei Prokofiev Dancers Akane Takada, Alexander Campbell Morgen Choreography Wayne McGregor Music Richard Strauss Dancers Francesca Hayward, Cesar Corrales Pas de deux from Act 1 of Manon Choreography Kenneth MacMillan Music Jules Massenet Dancers Francesca Hayward, Alexander Campbell Le Corsaire pas de deux Choreography Marius Petipa Music Riccardo Drigo Dancers Yasmine Naghdi, Cesar Corrales Le Parc Choreography Angelin Preljocaj Music Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Dancers Yasmine Naghdi, Reece Clarke Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux Choreography George Balanchine Music Pyotr Tchaikovsky Dancers Marianela Nuñez, Reece Clarke "Rubies" from Jewels Choreography George Balanchine Music Igor Stravinsky Dancers Akane Takada, Marcelino Sambé Pas de deux from Act 2 of Giselle Choreography Marius Petipa after Jean Corrali and Jules Perrot Music Adolphe Adam Dancers Sarah Lamb, Marcelino Sambé Black Swan pas de deux from Swan Lake Choreography Marius Petipa Music Pyotr Tchaikovsky Dancers Lauren Cuthbertson, William Bracewell Five Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan Choreography Frederick Ashton Music Johannes Brahms Dancer Lauren Cuthbertson Dance of the Blessed Spirits Choreography Frederick Ashton Music Christophe Willibald von Gluck Dancer William Bracewell Apollo Choreography George Balanchine Music Igor Stravinsky Dancers Marianela Nuñez, Ryoichi Hirano ＜Programme B＞ Sunday 17 July 2022, 13:30 Sunday 17 July 2022, 18:00 Monday 18 July 2022, 14:00 "Diamonds" from Jewels Choreography George Balanchine Music Pyotr Tchaikovsky Dancers Sarah Lamb, Ryoichi Hirano Le Parc Choreography Angelin Preljocaj Music Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Dancers Lauren Cuthbertson, William Bracewell Grand pas classique Choreography Victor Gsovsky Music Daniel-François Auber Dancers Marianela Nuñez, William Bracewell Chroma Choreography Wayne McGregor Dancers Akane Takada, Marcelino Sambé Pas de deux from Act 3 of Alice's Adventure in Wonderland Choreography Christopher Wheeldon Music Joby Talbot Dancers Akane Takada, Alexander Campbell Excerpt from Rhapsody Choreography Frederick Ashton Music Sergei Rachmaninov Dancers Francesca Hayward, Alexander Campbell Pas de deux from Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet Choreography Kenneth MacMillan Music Sergei Prokofiev Dancers Francesca Hayward, Cesar Corrales Pas de deux from Act 3 of Don Quixote Choreography Marius Petipa Music Ludwig Minkus Dancers Yasmine Naghdi, Cesar Corrales Pas de deux from Act 1 of Manon Choreography Kenneth MacMillan Music Jules Massenet Dancers Yasmine Naghdi, Reece Clarke After the Rain Choreography Christopher Wheeldon Music Arvo Pärt Dancers Marianela Nuñez, Reece Clarke Within the Golden Hour Choreography Christopher Wheeldon Music Ezio Bosso and Antonio Vivaldi Dancer Sarah Lamb, Marcelino Sambé Meditation from Thaïs Choreography Frederick Ashton Music Jules Massenet Dancers Lauren Cuthbertson, Ryoichi Hirano ※ Programmes and casting as of 3 June 2022 are subject to change. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkgal Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Now there is a couple of programmes and casts I would love to see! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina99 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Interesting mixing of partnerships there – is this is the first time that Marianela Nunez has danced with Rioichi Hirano? Certainly a couple of very interesting programmes which I would love to see. I’m surprised that Fumi Kaneko is apparently not performing in the gala. I wouldn’t have thought she would miss the chance of a trip home. Still, she’s appearing at the end of July in the Ballet Under the Stars weekend at Hatch House with Vadim Muntagirov. I’m sure that Vadim’s Japanese fans will be disappointed he’s not appearing. I also got the impression from Stephen Macrae’s IG that he was joining the trip to Japan as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaM Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Oddly, none of the new principal ballerinas (Kaneko, Magri, O’Sullivan) are included in this gala. Maybe they will be on the full company tour to Japan that has been delayed to 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, FionaE said: Oddly, none of the new principal ballerinas (Kaneko, Magri, O’Sullivan) are included in this gala. Maybe they will be on the full company tour to Japan that has been delayed to 2023 Sadly, if the RB still intends to take Manon to Japan, none of these ballerinas will be able to take the lead as, unlike some Russian companies, the RB doesn’t seem to have debuts on tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LH Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Nina99 said: is this is the first time that Marianela Nunez has danced with Ryoichi Hirano No they have performed together before, for example in Onegin, with Hirano as Prince Gremin, and also as Onegin....very good pairings both times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LH Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Nina99 said: I also got the impression from Steven McRae's IG that he was joining the trip to Japan as well I think you may be referring to a recent guest appearance he made in "Alice" with the National Ballet of Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 7 hours ago, FionaE said: (And I see their website is not yet updated to reflect the new male principals). Unsurprising, since the promotions don't take place until the beginning of next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 6 hours ago, FionaE said: Five Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan Choreography Frederick Ashton Music Johannes Brahms Dancer Lauren Cuthbertson London never did get to see Cuthbertson in this, did it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 7 hours ago, Nina99 said: Interesting mixing of partnerships there – is this is the first time that Marianela Nunez has danced with Rioichi Hirano? Certainly a couple of very interesting programmes which I would love to see. I’m surprised that Fumi Kaneko is apparently not performing in the gala. I wouldn’t have thought she would miss the chance of a trip home. Still, she’s appearing at the end of July in the Ballet Under the Stars weekend at Hatch House with Vadim Muntagirov. I’m sure that Vadim’s Japanese fans will be disappointed he’s not appearing. I also got the impression from Stephen Macrae’s IG that he was joining the trip to Japan as well. Also Kaneko seems to be joining Roberto Bolle and Friends tour. She was also supposed to take part in a gala in August (which will be broadcasted on TV) and also appear on her original company's Giselle (Giselle will be danced by Misa Kuranaga and Kaneko was supposed to dance Myrta) but that was also cancelled, so Japanese fans are disappointed a little. Anyway I will be seeing the RB Gala so I hope I can report a little. Speaking of Steven McRae, I managed to see him as Madhatter in National Ballet of Japan's Wheeldon Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, this was a last minute announcement and tickets disappeared in a couple of hours after the announcement. I would say he was sensational and did not show any signs of aging, nothing to show that he had just returned to stage after a long recovery period. He showed what a super star is on stage and not only his tapping but also his acting, his portrayal of the character was so vivid. The whole performance was also very good. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_enthusiast Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 4 hours ago, Naomi M said: I would say he was sensational and did not show any signs of aging, nothing to show that he had just returned to stage after a long recovery period. He showed what a super star is on stage and not only his tapping but also his acting, his portrayal of the character was so vivid. The whole performance was also very good. That's so great to hear - again what a testament to his dedication and determination to recover so well. A shame it wasn't recorded at all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 8 hours ago, art_enthusiast said: That's so great to hear - again what a testament to his dedication and determination to recover so well. A shame it wasn't recorded at all! I am not sure this time but usually the National Ballet of Japan films most performances for archival purpose and some of them could be seen in their library. (There are some rare footages of guest dancers there such as Darcey Bussell, Jonathan Cope, Alina Cojocaru and Svetlana Zakharova that could be seen) I think I saw some video cameras at McRae's performance. And very seldomly, they stream the recordings so I will have to see what they will do. The New National Theatre (where the National Ballet belongs) is currently streaming several opera and plays on their platform for free but no ballet at this moment. But anyway, McRae's performance was phenomenal, what a great artist he is. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnzi5 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 I would love to see these performances - I love the pairings! I am most envious of those who can attend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnzi5 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 I just found a short video of William Bracewell and Marianela Nunez rehearsing Grand Pas Classique on YouTube! (from a couple of days ago, courtesy of Dancer's Diary - so I am a bit late to the party!) I'm presuming this is for the Gala in Japan. I tried to link it here but the whole video clip shows and I know we are obviously not allowed to post videos, so sorry, I can't link it. There probably is a way to link it without the video, but I can't seem to do it. I found it by accident after looking for Grand Pas Classique videos. All I can say is - wow! I am even more envious now. My two favourite dancers! 😍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 The performance I'd kill to see is Yasmine Naghdi in Manon & Le Parc, both with Reece Clarke. Both such beautiful pdd's! Le Parc is something I've wanted to see live for ages. But it's fantastic news that Yasmine is dancing Manon - does that perhaps mean she will be cast next time it's performed in London? 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 12 hours ago, Sharon said: The performance I'd kill to see is Yasmine Naghdi in Manon & Le Parc, both with Reece Clarke. Both such beautiful pdd's! Le Parc is something I've wanted to see live for ages. But it's fantastic news that Yasmine is dancing Manon - does that perhaps mean she will be cast next time it's performed in London? 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 I certainly hope so, especially since she isn't getting the chance to dance Mary Vetsera next season (although she will make a very fine Larisch). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddieRose Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Dancersdiary has posted a video on Instagram of rehearsals with Naghdi and Corrales for the Don Quixote Pas de deux. Absolute firecrackers, I felt dizzy from watching Corrales turn and that was through my phone! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_enthusiast Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 15 hours ago, Sharon said: But it's fantastic news that Yasmine is dancing Manon - does that perhaps mean she will be cast next time it's performed in London? 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 It looks likely - and another amazing Manon would be Fumi Kaneko! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 On 19/06/2022 at 14:57, Linnzi5 said: I would love to see these performances - I love the pairings! I am most envious of those who can attend Yes, if only they would tour the UK... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Sim said: I certainly hope so, especially since she isn't getting the chance to dance Mary Vetsera next season (although she will make a very fine Larisch). I hope so too Sim. I have to say I'm not really bothered about the Mary Vetsera role as I really don't like Mayerling 😒 But she would be a gorgeous Manon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 16 hours ago, art_enthusiast said: It looks likely - and another amazing Manon would be Fumi Kaneko! Fumi Kaneko performed the bedroom pas de deux of Manon with Federico Bonneli at the World Ballet Festival in Tokyo last summer. She was very lovely in the role, even though she had not danced the full performance yet. Hope she gets a chance soon to play the role. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oncnp Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 21 minutes ago, Naomi M said: Fumi Kaneko performed the bedroom pas de deux of Manon with Federico Bonneli at the World Ballet Festival in Tokyo last summer. Muntagirov v Bonelli? https://www.instagram.com/p/CSqKKofp8HL/ The 16th World Ballet Festival: Program Updates and Cast Changes / / NBS-Japan Performing Arts Foundation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 On 23/06/2022 at 14:26, oncnp said: Muntagirov v Bonelli? https://www.instagram.com/p/CSqKKofp8HL/ The 16th World Ballet Festival: Program Updates and Cast Changes / / NBS-Japan Performing Arts Foundation Sorry it was Muntagirov and Kaneko in Manon! My memory seems to be dumb. Anyway they were lovely together. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oncnp Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 On 19/06/2022 at 15:59, Linnzi5 said: I just found a short video of William Bracewell and Marianela Nunez rehearsing Grand Pas Classique on YouTube! (from a couple of days ago, courtesy of Dancer's Diary - so I am a bit late to the party!) I'm presuming this is for the Gala in Japan. I tried to link it here but the whole video clip shows and I know we are obviously not allowed to post videos, so sorry, I can't link it. There probably is a way to link it without the video, but I can't seem to do it. I found it by accident after looking for Grand Pas Classique videos. All I can say is - wow! I am even more envious now. My two favourite dancers! 😍 And another https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMo9MMxCea0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorDerry Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Dancers Diary has now posted the full Grande pas Classique in you-tube. Both are phenomenal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oncnp Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) 36 minutes ago, oncnp said: And another https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMo9MMxCea0 To clarify, this is the complete pdd from Dancer's Diary Edited June 28, 2022 by oncnp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkgal Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 has made my day. thank you so much. good lord. one day those two will spin right through the floor! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnzi5 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 1 hour ago, oncnp said: And another https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMo9MMxCea0 50 minutes ago, DoctorDerry said: Dancers Diary has now posted the full Grande pas Classique in you-tube. Both are phenomenal Wow! I am in absolute awe. This is breathtaking - what amazing artists these two brilliant performers are. Thanks so much for sharing - this has made my day! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Changes of cast in the Royal Ballet gala. Lauren Cuthbertson became unavailable due to health reasons and Edward Watson, Mariko Sasaki will come instead. https://www.nbs.or.jp/english/news/royal-ballet-gala-cast-and-programme-changes.html Changes in Cast and Programmes Programme A Act 2 Pas de deux from Swan Lake (Dancers: Mariko Sasaki and William Bracewell) will replace the Black Swan Pas de deux from Swan Lake (Dancers: Lauren Cuthbertson and William Bracewell). Infra pas de deux (Choreography: Wayne McGregor, Dancers: Sarah Lamb and Edward Watson) will replace Five Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan (Dancer: Lauren Cuthbertson) Programme B Meditation from Thaïs will now be danced by Sarah Lamb and Ryoichi Hirano. A new solo by Arthur Pita (Dancer: Edward Watson) will replace Le Parc pas de deux (Dancers: Lauren Cuthbertson and Ryoichi Hirano) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmarose Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 13 hours ago, oncnp said: And another https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMo9MMxCea0 I was one of the ones calling for the full version, so was over the moon to find this last night. Dancers Diary gives us so many goodies! Honestly this is divine, both are phenomenal here, such a difficult PDD and yet it's effortless. And they work beautifully together too. I hope to see more from these two together because they're very well matched. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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