Angela Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Here comes Bavarian Goodnews #2 😍 https://twitter.com/staatsballett/status/1051790074109710336 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I know some people who will be very happy about that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Angela wrote: "@SergeiPolunin_ is confirmed for RAYMONDA on Oct 6 and 10, 2018, at the Bayerisches Staatsballett, #Munich." Will we see here any reviews of that performance? Or may be some links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Angela said: Here comes Bavarian Goodnews #2 😍 https://twitter.com/staatsballett/status/1051790074109710336 T'would be great if he returned for Festival Week ... then he'd do one one night and the other the next. I'm there That would leave Vasiliev in Cranko's Shrew the next ... and, who knows, maybe even Bouder (assume Rubies) in Jewels for the opening evening. Edited October 15, 2018 by Bruce Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toursenlair Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 On 14/10/2018 at 07:58, Lizbie1 said: Angela, sorry to trouble you for yet more advice, but in your view is it better to submit a written order for tickets or wait for online booking to open? (I've decided to take a chance on the production as I'll be in town anyway!) 20 hours ago, Angela said: Lizbie, I only book online or by phone at Munich, so I don't know if writing is faster (I think they do it by lottery?). However ballet doesn't sell as fast as an Anna Netrebko or Jonas Kaufmann opera at Munich, even it it's Polunin - so if you are able to book immediately at 10 o'clock on the opening day of online booking, that should be no problem, I think. Or try the phone. Try to catch seats (or standing room) in the middle of the balconies - the sight from the sides is not so great. No problem in the stalls. If you take tickets on the balcony sides, only first row. The Nationaltheater is beautiful, but huge, and I could'nt find the perfect place for ballet there until now... ☹️ My experience of the stalls is that it's preferable to not be in the first 4 rows as they are sunk below the stage a bit. Row 7 / 8 and back are better. Also definitely don't take a seat at the end of a row as some of these are behind big pillars that block the view. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizbie1 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 6 hours ago, Angela said: Here comes Bavarian Goodnews #2 😍 https://twitter.com/staatsballett/status/1051790074109710336 I might have to re-think the timing of my visit...! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 On 15/10/2018 at 15:19, toursenlair said: My experience of the stalls is that it's preferable to not be in the first 4 rows as they are sunk below the stage a bit. Row 7 / 8 and back are better. Also definitely don't take a seat at the end of a row as some of these are behind big pillars that block the view. Yes, I like the back of the stalls much more, but that might be too far away for some people. Katherine, where did you find pillars?? I agree, the end of a row is not great for the bad sight lines, especially in the front rows, but I can't remember pillars. I'll have to check next time 😯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 On 15/10/2018 at 14:21, Amelia said: Angela wrote: "@SergeiPolunin_ is confirmed for RAYMONDA on Oct 6 and 10, 2018, at the Bayerisches Staatsballett, #Munich." Will we see here any reviews of that performance? Or may be some links? Amelia, I couldn't find any reviews in German - no newspapers, no blogs. I'm very sorry. The Munich newspapers write reviews about premieres or revivals, but rarely about single performances, as famous (or infamous) the star may be. There's a video on Staatsballett's facebook page and some photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toursenlair Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Angela said: Yes, I like the back of the stalls much more, but that might be too far away for some people. Katherine, where did you find pillars?? I agree, the end of a row is not great for the bad sight lines, especially in the front rows, but I can't remember pillars. I'll have to check next time 😯 I couldn't tell you which rows exactly, but some of them in mid Orchestra/Stalls/Parkett definitely have the view obstructed. You;ve probably just never been unfortunate enough to sit there. Row 7/8 is fine: not too far away, and with sufficient rake to see all of the stage. Closer rows may be fine for people taller than me (5 foot 4). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 7 hours ago, Angela said: There's a video on Staatsballett's facebook page and some photos Thank you, Angela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 Casting for the Ratmansky Bayadère at Staatsballett Berlin: Polina Semionova - Alejandro Virelles - Yolanda Correa (premiere, November 2018, 18. January 2019) Anna Ol (guest from Dutch National) - Daniil Simkin - Evelina Godunova (10., 26., 28. December 2018, 9. February 2019). Ksenia Ovsyanick - Marian Walter - Aurora Dickie (15. December 2018, 2. February 2019) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Q Fan Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 ^^ Lovely I shall see Ksenia!! Anyone attending either Jewels premiere or following performance in Munich next weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 27/03/2018 at 17:22, toursenlair said: Good luck getting tix for the Nijinsky Gala. Did you find these instructions: For the "Nijinsky Gala" 2019 : Inquiries will be accepted between September 24 and September 28, 2018, exclusively by post (only postage-stamped letters) to the following address : Hamburg State Opera, ticket service / gala order, PO Box 302448, 20308 Hamburg. Telephone or personal delivery of orders, bookings on the Internet or purchase at the box office are not possible. The inquiries received during this period will be processed in the order as delivered to us by the post office. Please give legible (illegible inquiries can not be considered) name, address, if necessary customer number, number and desired price category of the ticket/ s (maximum 2 tickets per customer and household) and choose between the payment by direct debit or credit card. Enter your bank details or credit card details including the expiry date and security code. Inquiries for the Nijinsky Gala, which had to be turned down last year, will be given priority when requested again when they reach us during the mentioned period. As of October 29, 2018, only those who receive a positive commitment will be notified. Just want to thank Angela for all of her help ... and to let her know that both myself and DonQFan have now got tickets to next year's Nijinsky Gala. I wondered if any of our BcoF Brethren will be in attendance. It would be nice to meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 That help you mention was by Katherine 👏👏 , but congratulations on the tickets!! Nijinsky Galas are veeery very long, so prepare for illustrious guests and an extensive overview of ballet history according to John Neumeier 😉. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The performance of Balanchine's Jewels by the Bavarian State Ballet on 11 Apr will be broadcast live and available as VOD for a short period of time thereafter https://www.staatsoper.de/en/staatsopertv.html?no_cache=1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Stuttgart Ballet is in Japan, dancing Onegin and Swan Lake - they have a beautiful blog with many pictures of rehearsals and performances, with guest stars Diana Vishneva and Mathieu Ganio https://stuttgartballet.wordpress.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Thought this might be helpful in this thread as well: 44 minutes ago, Coated said: Ta! I've also found a nice site to check the view for Staatoper seats https://sitzplatzvorschau.de/staatsoper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) At Vienna State Ballet, the Swedish ballerina Nikisha Fogo was promoted to principal dancer after the "Sylvia" Premiere on Saturday night - a short video Photos from the production by Manuel Legris here a rehearsal video here Edited November 13, 2018 by Angela typo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 On 23/07/2018 at 19:38, Angela said: On 13 July, the advisory board of Tanztheater Wuppertal decided to dismiss Adolphe Binder; company manager Dirk Hesse resigned and will quit in December 2018. A committee of experts, among them Alastair Spalding from Sadler’s Wells, will have to find replacements for both of them until the end of the year, working closely with the dancers. Newspaper comments about these decisions suggest that it was a huge mistake to have the Artistic Director report to the Administrative Director and it would be better to start over with another form of organisation. The damage to the Tanztheater seems huge, but the company will continue with tours and performances at home in September. Two new directors were appointed for Tanztheater Wuppertal today: Bettina Wagner-Bergelt as Artistic Director and Roger Christmann as Company Manager. Wagner-Bergelt worked at Bavarian State Ballet for almost 30 years, as dramaturge, producer, head of education and Associate Director to Ivan Liška; until Igor Zelensky kicked her out in 2017 in a not very nice manner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizbie1 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 (edited) On 15/10/2018 at 12:47, Angela said: Here comes Bavarian Goodnews #2 😍 https://twitter.com/staatsballett/status/1051790074109710336 Just booked! (And it was all very straightforward, thank you all for the advice!) Edited November 26, 2018 by Lizbie1 Close brackets! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 The programme of the 3rd Colours International Dance Festival at the Theaterhaus in Stuttgart from 27 June to 14 July 2019 is now online http://www.coloursdancefestival.com/en.html Akram Khan Company with a world premiere, Ballet BC, Gauthier Dance, Compagnie Maguy Marin, Stephen Shropshire, etc etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Q Fan Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Anyone know if there is a forum for selling tickets for Hamburg Ballet for the Nijinsky Gala? I want to possibly sell mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toursenlair Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Don Q Fan said: Anyone know if there is a forum for selling tickets for Hamburg Ballet for the Nijinsky Gala? I want to possibly sell mine. I think you can return them to the box office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 14 hours ago, Don Q Fan said: Anyone know if there is a forum for selling tickets for Hamburg Ballet for the Nijinsky Gala? I want to possibly sell mine. German ballet lovers are not so keen on forums, I'm sorry to say. You could put them up on Ebay/Germany, but as Katherine said, I'd try the box office first, they have a waiting list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Q Fan Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Great thank you both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizbie1 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I've just had notice from Munich that Shklyarov won't be appearing in Kameliendame on 26th January for "production-related reasons". Jonah Cook is "currently rehearsing" the role, though they've stopped short of confirming him - I'd be very interested in seeing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 Great, I bought my ticket for Shklyarov :-( Jonah Cook may be a fine choice, but I fear we will not know the cast until three days before the performance, given their audience-unfriendly policy of announcing the cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 John Neumeier married his longtime partner Hermann Reichenspurner today, a cardiac surgeon from Hamburg. Neumeiers turns 80 in February. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Q Fan Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) A lovely festive greetings video from the lovely dancers at Bavarian State Ballet, Munich! I think it downloads rather than plays but it's rather sweet! http://operntv.fms-dnl.eviscomedia.com/mp4/2018-12-23_balltrl_merry-christmas_1920x1080_en_8000.mp4 Edited December 24, 2018 by Don Q Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Q Fan Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 On 07/12/2018 at 10:19, Angela said: German ballet lovers are not so keen on forums, I'm sorry to say. You could put them up on Ebay/Germany, but as Katherine said, I'd try the box office first, they have a waiting list. I am pleased to report that on my recent trip I tried out my allotted seats - I was worried I would have my view blocked by a rail but thankfully the view is really very good so it is with great relief I will keep my tickets! Just need to find a reasonably priced hotel now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Don't know if this has been mentioned ... Just noticed this announcement has appeared for the Ballet Festival Week in Munich: Ashley Bouder will dance Rubies in George Balanchine’s Jewels on Thursday, 11.04.19 7:30 p.m. I believe this performance is being filmed. I will be there!! Look forward to it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliet Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I love it when people get excited about going to Munich...... As my daughter is in the corps there. Hope you enjoy it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizbie1 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 26 minutes ago, Juliet said: I love it when people get excited about going to Munich...... As my daughter is in the corps there. Hope you enjoy it I'm seeing Kameliendame on 26th - drop me a line if she's in it and I'll look out for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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