En vivo, Video: Buscador de críticas de conciertos de música clásica, ópera, ballet y danza | Sir Kenneth MacMillan

Drame sulfureux en trois actes s’inscrivant dans la veine des grandes fresques narratives léguées par MacMillan, Mayerling laisse un goût d'inachevé malgré la belle prestation du Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris.

Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Habsburg history lesson comes with a cast list as long as your arm, but the plots and intrigues ensure a gripping evening at the ballet.

ABT’s Romeo and Juliet features a debut where Cassandra Trenary almost completely follows Margot Fonteyn’s example in interpretation.

The 47th Nijinsky Gala in Hamburg celebrates the art of dance, the creativity of great choreographers and a totally committed company, while not forgetting what is happening not so far from our theatres.

Sir Kenneth MacMillan's masterpiece is reimagined on a smaller scale, distilling the ballet into the essence of the personal relationships that led to the tragic events at Mayerling.

MacMillan's ballet returns to the Hungarian National Ballet in time for the Opera House's grand reopening.

During her long career as a principal (19 years and counting), Juliet has never been an obvious pièce de résistance for Núñez. That is, until now.

After two years of pandemic disruptions, the Australian Ballet celebrates its return to the stage with this gala of impressively-chosen showstopper pas de deux.

An emotional programme of historical reenactments and inspiration 

BRB's director, Carlos Acosta, has taken a hands-on approach to coaching the principals in their roles in this season opening production. 

Francesca Hayward is a captivating Juliet as Sir Kenneth MacMillan's hardy perennial is back for another long run at the Royal Opera House. 

Marianela Núñez possesses a shimmering, celestial radiance and Vadim Muntagirov is a Prince in his prime.

A mixed bag from the ENB repertoire to greet the summer solstice at the Royal Festival Hall. 

The whole Company exudes bravura and panache in gala programme headlined by a Zucchetti premiere and a Wheeldon classic.

An event that will be long-remembered for the importance of the occasion, if not for its content. 

A slick and stylish celebration at the Coliseum of this great company's achievements over 70 years.

The first mixed programme of the new season is led by a stellar cast.

The Royal Ballet season opens with a MacMillan favourite, his ballet adaptation of a novel more familiar for its operatic treatment. 

A memorable and important event in the history of British ballet, sensitively and sentimentally performed. 

Kenneth Macmillan zeigt in Mayerling eine grandiose Charakterstudie mit einem Wechselbad der Gefühle.

A well-curated gala with gravitas; showcasing several works and dancers rarely, if ever, seen in London.

As MacMillan's masterpiece nears its 500th performance by The Royal Ballet, a fresh run of performances opens with a new pairing in the lead roles. 

Jurgita Dronina impresses as the heroine in this matinee performance of Sir Kenneth MacMillan's ballet at the Coliseum. 

A performance that overflows with rich detailing in every role

A mixed bag from three titans of twentieth century ballet. of which Les Patineurs stands the test of time, best of all; the perfect winter dream: one that comes in a snooze after mulled wine in front of a roaring log fire.    

A new season for The Royal Ballet and a new star is "born" in this performance that highlights the company's strength in depth   

Like meeting the near-identical twin of that much-loved friend: BRB's fine performance of their unique take on Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet 

A dutiful revival of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Sleeping Beauty from English National Ballet.

Organised by Berlin State Ballet audience’s darling, the principal dancer Polina Semionova, the gala Polina & Friends and its stellar cast literally left the house roaring from enthusiasm.

Three of Kenneth MacMillan's first five works are once more wholly, or partially, revived in this outstanding and purposeful debut for the Viviana Durante Company  

A random assortment of disassociated ballets performed with variable success - from the sublime to the nondescript. 

Yet another revival of MacMillan's signature ballet.  Enlivened by tremendous performances, not least in the title role, and still a classic. But, how long will that pertain?   

ENB’s double-bill lurches, rather jarring, across centuries dividing a nineteenth century canonical romantic ballet from the streamlined expressionism of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1965 Song of the Earth. 

A pleasing finale to a remarkable nationwide celebration of a great British choreographer.  

Reviving a miniature gem from the MacMillan collection; a late chamber work in the style of his early choreography 

Two complex works of genius, showing different aspects of the suffering of women, bring together The Royal Ballet and English National Ballet to honour Sir Kenneth MacMIllan 

A fine start to this unique collaboration between the five major ballet companies in the UK to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the passing of one of Britain's greatest choreographers 

Once again, Scottish Ballet produces another winner for the Edinburgh Festival Theatre with a double bill of ballets set to the emotive otherworldly harmonies of composer, Igor Stravinsky.

Northern Ballet celebrates master choreographer Kenneth MacMillan with considerable style 

A career defining performance by Edward Watson, well supported by a memorable cast

A memorable Manon in Budapest 

It’s heartening so see that the state of classical ballet is strong and there are many talented young dancers being nurtured to take their places in the top companies of the world.

Was she – or wasn’t she – the Grand Duchess Anastasia, youngest daughter of Russia's last tsar who had survived the massacre of her family in 1917? Natalia Osipova made you believe she was. 

Isabella Boylston made an impressive debut in MacMillan's treasured classic amid some fine performances from the supporting cast.

The Royal Ballet revives Kenneth MacMillan’s The Invitation, to great public acclaim and with excellent performances in the main roles. The programme also features McGregor's new Obsidian Tear and Wheeldon's Within the Golden Hour.

Wayne McGregor pulls together a stellar all male cast for the Royal Ballet's world première of hisnew work, Obsidian Tear. 

As part of their Shakespeare400 celebration, BRB give a touching account of the Bard's timeless classic Romeo and Juliet.

How relevant is Manon nowadays? At La Scala, it resonates today as timely as ever and sorrow lingers on. 

These dancers know how to play comedy with such deft assurance that you barely realize they aren’t using words.

After 50 years, MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet remains the standard by which all others are judged.