Sabine0308 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 I must say I find this interview heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. He made a point when leaving Russia because of the war against Ukraine. But he doesn't slam all doors, because the Mariinsky, this temple of art and culture, and many of its people are so close to his heart. Keeping/Building bridges is especially difficult when it is not popular to do so. I applaud him for the courage. https://www.thetimes.com/article/5b46f19e-0e23-4cb7-b69e-32475446460a?shareToken=2dffaa0c6637971481b20fde7d799b6e 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaM Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Thank you for the share token. Seems like Xander can help to rebuild cultural connections when the time is right. Family news in the final paragraph … Xander and his wife Anastasia are now parents to a baby girl, Amalia. 2+ months old. Congratulations! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 I share the sadness that emanates from this interview. Xander is not alone across the Arts in having had to make extremely difficult, life changing decisions. I have always admired his tenacity and was sorry that ‘the stars didn’t align’ to enable him to return to the Royal Ballet . However, he appears to maintain strong links with many of its members. I hope he finds opportunities in his remaining years as a dancer to demonstrate his gifts. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 I feel great sadness for all those affected by war. The Mariinsky was there before Putin came to power and will be there after he has gone. In the long run ballet and other arts may help build bridges just as they did during the Cold War. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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