Germany Prokofiev, Cinderella: Dancers of Bayerisches Staatsballett, Bayerisches Staatsorchester / Gavin Sutherland (conductor). Nationaltheater, Munich, 13.11.2022. (JPr)
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The Royal Ballet’s A Diamond Celebration honours the Friends of the Royal Opera House
United Kingdom The Royal Ballet’s A Diamond Celebration marking 60 years of the Friends of the Royal Opera House: Dancers of the Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Koen Kessels (conductor). Broadcast live (directed by Ross MacGibbon) from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, to Cineworld Basildon, Essex, 16.11.2022. (JPr)
NEBT perform with gusto in Cycles of Loss and Love
United Kingdom New English Ballet Theatre: Cycles of Loss and Love: Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre, Royal Academy of Dance, London, 11.11.2022. (JO’D)
ENB’s bold decision to frame a joyous work with two sombre ones pays off in their latest triple bill
United Kingdom English National Ballet’s EK/Forsythe/Quagebeur: Dancers of English National Ballet, English National Ballet Philharmonic / Gavin Sutherland (conductor). Sadler’s Wells, London, 9.11.2022. (JO’D)
Ivan Putrov’s Men in Motion 10th Anniversary Gala was a melange of choreographers and styles
United Kingdom Ivan Putrov’s Men in Motion 10th Anniversary Gala: Paradisal Players / Samuel Burstin (conductor). London Coliseum, 6.11.2022. (JO’D)
Martin Schläpfer attempts to reawaken Sleeping Beauty for the 2020s in Vienna
Austria Vienna State Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty (Dornröschen): Dancers of Vienna State Ballet, Orchestra of Vienna State Opera / Patrick Lange (conductor). Livestreamed (directed by Balázs Delbó) from the Vienna State Opera, 24.10.2022. (JPr)
From playful to political: Ballet Hispánico performs in Beverly Hills
United States Ballet Hispánico, NOCHE DE ORO: Dancers of Ballet Hispánico. Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, 8.10.2022. (JRo)
Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling remains a wonderful company showcase for the Royal Ballet
United Kingdom Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling: Dancers of The Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Koen Kessels (conductor). Directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon and relayed to Cineworld Basildon, Essex. 5.10.2022. (JPr)