Into the bullring: Carlos Acosta's Carmen

Von Margaret Willis, 27 Oktober 2015

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“Acosta's still powerful dancing was imbued with natural heart-rending acting”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, am 26 Oktober 2015

Viscera (Liam Scarlett)

Afternoon of a Faun (Jerome Robbins)

Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux (George Balanchine)

Carmen (Carlos Acosta)

The Royal Ballet

Covent Garden Orchester des Royal Opera House

Carlos Acosta, Tanz

Marianela Núñez, Tanz

Federico Bonelli, Tanz

Laura Morera, Tanz

Leticia Stock, Tanz

Nehemiah Kish, Tanz

Vadim Muntagirov, Tanz

Sarah Lamb, Tanz

Iana Salenko, Tanz

Steven McRae, Tanz

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*****

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****1

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****1

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****1

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Margaret Willis

Margaret studied ballet in Moscow for five years and later was a member of London City Ballet. A reviewer since 1978 for many newspapers and magazines including Dancing Times and Dance Magazine, Margaret is a specialist on Russian Ballet, and has written books on Russian Ballet and Carlos Acosta.

Into the bullring: Carlos Acosta's Carmen for The Royal Ballet