2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-27UTC15:42:42+00:002017-11-24Outstanding examples of men dancing are book-ended by two new works that are badly misjudged as a means of entertainment Men in Motion en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-men-in-motion-ivan-putrov-coliseum-london-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGraham Wattshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/files/305-gw_18.jpgGraham Watts is a freelance dance writer and critic writing regularly for Dancing Times, Dance Europe, Danza Europa, and many more publications. He regularly writes features for Sadler’s Wells, London Coliseum and La Scala. Chairman of the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle in the United Kingdom and of the UK National Dance Awards he has interviewed many of the greatest names in dance including Maya Plisetskaya, Vladimir Vasiliev, Boris Eifman, Alexei Ratmansky, Andris Liepa, Sir Peter Wright, David Bintley and Dame Gillian Lynne. When not involved in dance Graham is a keen fencer, and has captained the British Sabre team.
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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
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-25UTC12:39:42+00:002017-10-25Two 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 Nationwide MacMillan Celebrations continue with The Judas Tree and Song of the Earthen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-macmillan-judas-tree-royal-ballet-song-earth-english-national-ballet-royal-opera-house-london-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGraham Wattshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/files/305-gw_18.jpgGraham Watts is a freelance dance writer and critic writing regularly for Dancing Times, Dance Europe, Danza Europa, and many more publications. He regularly writes features for Sadler’s Wells, London Coliseum and La Scala. Chairman of the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle in the United Kingdom and of the UK National Dance Awards he has interviewed many of the greatest names in dance including Maya Plisetskaya, Vladimir Vasiliev, Boris Eifman, Alexei Ratmansky, Andris Liepa, Sir Peter Wright, David Bintley and Dame Gillian Lynne. When not involved in dance Graham is a keen fencer, and has captained the British Sabre team.
https://bachtrack.com/files/70161-jeffrey-cirio-in-song-of-the-earth---laurent-liotardo-2-1--1-.jpg510350Jeffrey Cirio (of English National Ballet) in Song of the EarthLaurent Liotardo2017-Oct-24, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Kenneth MacMillan: a National Celebration (Programme 2)https://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/kenneth-macmillan-a-national-celebration-programme-2/24-october-2017/19-302017-10-242017-11-01Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-03UTC14:06:20+00:002017-09-28As with Carroll’s original fantasy novel, Wheeldon’s wonderful ballet matures and pleases, yet more, at each revisit. The Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-alice-adventures-wonderland-wheeldon-royal-ballet-royal-opera-house-london-september-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGraham Wattshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/files/305-gw_18.jpgGraham Watts is a freelance dance writer and critic writing regularly for Dancing Times, Dance Europe, Danza Europa, and many more publications. He regularly writes features for Sadler’s Wells, London Coliseum and La Scala. Chairman of the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle in the United Kingdom and of the UK National Dance Awards he has interviewed many of the greatest names in dance including Maya Plisetskaya, Vladimir Vasiliev, Boris Eifman, Alexei Ratmansky, Andris Liepa, Sir Peter Wright, David Bintley and Dame Gillian Lynne. When not involved in dance Graham is a keen fencer, and has captained the British Sabre team.
https://bachtrack.com/files/68510-alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-laura-morera-as-the-red-queen--roh--bill-cooper--2012--3-.jpg270340Laura Morera (The Red Queen) in Alice's Adventures in WonderlandROH | Bill Cooper2017-Sep-27, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/alices-adventures-in-wonderland/27-september-2017/19-302017-09-272017-10-28Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-09-08UTC17:25:50+00:002017-08-14Wayne McGregor’s new dance work explores the relation between human bodies and technology as part of his curated installation +/- Human.Wayne McGregor, +/- Humanen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-human-wayne-mcgregor-roundhouse-london-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngErin Whitcrofthttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23129https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23129https://bachtrack.com/files/52345-erin-whitcroft.jpgErin is a professionally trained ballet dancer having moved from the United States as a teenager to train at The Royal Ballet’s lower and upper schools. Since her performance career ended she has continued to research the history of dance and has post-graduate qualifications in both English and Education. Erin regularly presents papers at academic conferences and is a freelance critic specialising in dance, books and art.https://bachtrack.com/files/65744-myimage.jpg351511Dancers from Company Wayne McGregor and The Royal Ballet in McGregor’s +/- HumanRavi Deepres | Alicia Clarke2017-Aug-11, The Roundhouse: Wayne McGregor's +/- Humanhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/the-roundhouse/wayne-mcgregors-human/11-august-2017/19-002017-08-112017-08-26The RoundhouseLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomNW1 8EHChalk Farm Road51.5436047571131-0.1524310115928534
Virtuosity commanded the stage in the first half, drama and mood in the second, with Liam Scarlett’s new ballet a fitting tribute to the retiring Zenaida Yanowsky
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-05-25UTC16:24:23+00:002017-05-21Virtuosity commanded the stage in the first half, drama and mood in the second, with Liam Scarlett’s new ballet a fitting tribute to the retiring Zenaida YanowskyThe Royal Ballet: Liam Scarlett’s new Symphonic Dances, plus a trio of revivalsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-royal-ballet-vertiginous-thrill-of-exactitude-tarantella-strapless-symphonic-dances-royal-opera-house-london-may-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSanjoy Royhttps://bachtrack.com/files/60253-myimage.jpg510350Zenaida Yanowsky, Symphonic DancesBill Cooper | ROH 20172017-May-18, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude / Tarantella / Strapless / New Liam Scarletthttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/the-vertiginous-thrill-of-exactitude-tarantella-strapless-new-liam-scarlett/18-may-2017/19-302017-05-182017-05-31Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-05-02UTC09:11:29+00:002017-05-01A career defining performance by Edward Watson, well supported by a memorable castThe Royal Ballet: Mayerlingen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-mayerling-macmillan-royal-ballet-royal-opera-house-london-april-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGraham Wattshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/files/305-gw_18.jpgGraham Watts is a freelance dance writer and critic writing regularly for Dancing Times, Dance Europe, Danza Europa, and many more publications. He regularly writes features for Sadler’s Wells, London Coliseum and La Scala. Chairman of the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle in the United Kingdom and of the UK National Dance Awards he has interviewed many of the greatest names in dance including Maya Plisetskaya, Vladimir Vasiliev, Boris Eifman, Alexei Ratmansky, Andris Liepa, Sir Peter Wright, David Bintley and Dame Gillian Lynne. When not involved in dance Graham is a keen fencer, and has captained the British Sabre team.
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2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-03-21UTC11:07:13+00:002017-03-20A star studded programmme of works celebrating the legacy of Les Ballets RussesIn The Steps of Ballets Russesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-in-the-steps-of-ballets-russes-london-coliseum-london-march-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngTatiana Rathelothttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19323https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19323https://bachtrack.com/files/27998-tatiana_rathelot_portrait.jpgTatiana studied ballet and modern dance in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil before moving to Italy to pursue graduate studies in Social and Political Sciences. She has trained and performed in several European countries and is currently based in London, where she reconciles academic work with freelance dance jobshttps://bachtrack.com/files/56181-2017-0312-beauty-781-photo-marc-haegeman.jpg510340Dmitry Gudanov and Evgenia Obratzsova, The Sleeping BeautyMarc Haegeman2017-Mar-12, The London Coliseum: In the steps of Ballets Russeshttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/the-london-coliseum/in-the-steps-of-ballets-russes/12-march-2017/19-002017-03-122017-03-12The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.126857757568359https://londoncoliseum.org/whats-on/the-russian-ballet-icons-gala-2017-in-the-steps-of-the-ballet-russes/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&action=bookhttps://bachtrack.com/files/47653-bachtrack-rbi-ballet-russes-image-240x240.jpg4
An incredible musical performance - by pianists and singers - that is not well enough matched by the visual experience of cluttered creativity in which excellent dancers are often anonymous
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-30UTC16:07:54+00:002017-01-30An incredible musical performance - by pianists and singers - that is not well enough matched by the visual experience of cluttered creativity in which excellent dancers are often anonymous The Royal Ballet: Les Enfants Terriblesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-les-enfants-terribles-glass-royal-ballet-barbican-theatre-london-january-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGraham Wattshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/files/305-gw_18.jpgGraham Watts is a freelance dance writer and critic writing regularly for Dancing Times, Dance Europe, Danza Europa, and many more publications. He regularly writes features for Sadler’s Wells, London Coliseum and La Scala. Chairman of the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle in the United Kingdom and of the UK National Dance Awards he has interviewed many of the greatest names in dance including Maya Plisetskaya, Vladimir Vasiliev, Boris Eifman, Alexei Ratmansky, Andris Liepa, Sir Peter Wright, David Bintley and Dame Gillian Lynne. When not involved in dance Graham is a keen fencer, and has captained the British Sabre team.
https://bachtrack.com/files/52173-les-enfants-terribles--zenaida-yanowsky---roh--2017--photographed-by-bill-cooper---1-.jpg345425Zenaida YanowskyBill Cooper | ROH 20172017-Jan-27, Barbican Theatre: Les Enfants Terribleshttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/barbican-theatre/les-enfants-terribles/27-january-2017/19-452017-01-272017-01-29Barbican TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8BQSilk Street51.520213090495-0.0928795337677http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/les-enfants-terribles-by-javier-de-frutos?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/57341-royal-opera-house-logo.jpg2
Christopher Wheeldon’s The Winter's Tale(created for The Royal Ballet in 2014) is back on the Covent Garden stage this month and is as fresh and pristine second time around.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-14UTC01:33:36+00:002016-04-14Christopher Wheeldon’s The Winter's Tale (created for The Royal Ballet in 2014) is back on the Covent Garden stage this month and is as fresh and pristine second time around.Wheeldon's glorious Winter's Tale returns for Shakespeare400en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-winters-tale-wheeldon-talbot-royal-ballet-april-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAlexandra Desvigneshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6768https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6768https://bachtrack.com/files/40596-alexandra-desvignes.jpgAlexandra is Bachtrack's Dance Editor. She trained as a professional dancer both in Paris and London and has performed for various ballet, opera, commercial and film productions, as well as independent projects. She studied Literature and Art History at the Open University. previously worked as Bachtrack's press coordinator, and continues to write for Bachtrack, in London and in Paris. She has previously contributed to English National Ballet's blog.https://bachtrack.com/files/37929-winters_tale_lauren_cuthbertson_roh_johan_persson_2014_resized.jpg510340Lauren Cuthbertson (Hermione)ROH | Johan Persson (2014)2016-Apr-12, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: The Winter's Talehttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/the-winters-tale/12-april-2016/19-302016-04-122016-06-10Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-02-15UTC15:37:46+00:002016-02-14The Royal Ballet premieres Christopher Wheeldon's Strapless, and performs two other ballets by the choreographer for the first time.After the Rain/Strapless/Within the Golden Houren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-after-the-rain-strapless-within-golden-hour-wheeldon-royal-ballet-february-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJohn O'Dwyerhttps://bachtrack.com/files/34476-strapless._natalia_osipova_as_ame__lie_gautreau__c_roh__2015._photographed_by_bill_cooper..jpg300460Natalia Osipova as Amélie Gautreau in StraplessBill Cooper | ROH, 20152016-Feb-12, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: After the Rain / NEW Christopher Wheeldon / Within the Golden Hourhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/after-the-rain-new-christopher-wheeldon-within-the-golden-hour/12-february-2016/19-302016-02-122016-03-11Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-11-19UTC23:25:36+00:002015-11-19This Royal Ballet programme shows Sir Frederick Ashton's versatility of subject while never scrimping on unmistakeable style.The Two Pigeons: A long lost Ashton favourite returns to the Royal Balleten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-monotones-two-pigeons-royal-ballet-london-november-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRym Kechachahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16587https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16587https://bachtrack.com/files/67531-square-rym-kechacha.jpgRym Kechacha trained at Central School of Ballet and danced with Northern Ballet. She has blogged for Ballet.co, reviewed for DanceTabs and contributed to The Dancing Times and Dance Europe. She also writes fiction, essays and text messages.https://bachtrack.com/files/30999-two_pigeons_vadim_muntagirov_lauren_cuthbertson_bill_cooper_2015_resized.jpg510324Vadim Muntagirov and Lauren Cuthbertson in The Two PigeonsROH | Bill Cooper2015-Nov-18, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Monotones I and II / The Two Pigeonshttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/monotones-i-and-ii-the-two-pigeons/18-november-2015/19-302015-11-182015-12-05Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-01UTC09:49:54+00:002015-10-09With a programme inspired by neuroscience and fairytale, the Royal Ballet shows that one is not born, but rather, becomes a woman.Birds of a feather: Connectome and Raven Girl at the Royal Balleten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-raven-girl-connectome-royal-ballet-london-october-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngTatiana Rathelothttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19323https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19323https://bachtrack.com/files/27998-tatiana_rathelot_portrait.jpgTatiana studied ballet and modern dance in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil before moving to Italy to pursue graduate studies in Social and Political Sciences. She has trained and performed in several European countries and is currently based in London, where she reconciles academic work with freelance dance jobshttps://bachtrack.com/files/29413-connectome._lauren_cuthbertson__c_roh__2015._photographed_by_bill_cooper.__3_.jpg510360Connectome. Lauren CuthbertsonROH, 2015 | Photographed by Bill Cooper2015-Oct-06, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Connectome / Raven Girlhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/connectome-raven-girl/06-october-2015/19-302015-10-062015-10-24Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.122399999999973
This summer marks 25 years of excellence by Ardani artists. A gala celebrating this milestone brings together Natalia Osipova, Ivan Vasiliev, Edward Watson, Marcelo Gomes, Joaquin de Luz, Denis Matvienko and Friedemann Vogel.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-07-21UTC07:56:22+00:002015-07-19This summer marks 25 years of excellence by Ardani artists. A gala celebrating this milestone brings together Natalia Osipova, Ivan Vasiliev, Edward Watson, Marcelo Gomes, Joaquin de Luz, Denis Matvienko and Friedemann Vogel.25 years of excellent dancing : The Ardani Galaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ardani-gala-25-london-coliseum-july-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMargaret Willishttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/files/26951-margaret_willis.jpgMargaret 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.https://bachtrack.com/files/26157-natalia_osipova_and_ivan_vasiliev_in_facada__c__doug_gifford__4__2.jpg510450Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vassiliev in FacadaDoug Gifford2015-Jul-17, The London Coliseum: Ardani 25 Dance Galahttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/the-london-coliseum/ardani-25-dance-gala/17-july-2015/19-302015-07-172015-07-18The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.1268577575683594
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-03-04UTC17:52:52+00:002015-05-12Praise goes to Wayne McGregor, Alessandra Ferri and the Royal Ballet for their bold, modern and innovative treatment of Virginia Woolf's legacy.Woolf Works: McGregor's audacious but triumphant triptych for The Royal Balleten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-woolf-works-mcgregor-ferri-royal-ballet-may-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAlexandra Desvigneshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6768https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6768https://bachtrack.com/files/40596-alexandra-desvignes.jpgAlexandra is Bachtrack's Dance Editor. She trained as a professional dancer both in Paris and London and has performed for various ballet, opera, commercial and film productions, as well as independent projects. She studied Literature and Art History at the Open University. previously worked as Bachtrack's press coordinator, and continues to write for Bachtrack, in London and in Paris. She has previously contributed to English National Ballet's blog.https://bachtrack.com/files/9313-woolf_works_bonelli_ferri_tristram_kenton_roh_resized.jpg300407Federico Bonelli and Alessandra FerriTristram Kenton | ROH2015-May-11, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Woolf Workshttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/woolf-works/11-may-2015/19-302015-05-112015-05-26Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-03-13UTC13:21:03+00:002015-03-09Internationally-renowned dancers perform a diverse range of choreography for the Russian Ballet Icons Gala's tenth anniversary.10th Anniversary of the Russian Icons Gala : from Don Quixote to double suicide en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-tenth-anniversary-russian-ballet-icons-gala-london-coliseum-london-march-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLaura Dodgehttps://bachtrack.com/files/8562-klimentova_muntagirov_5294_photo_marc_haegeman.jpg348480Daria Klimentova and Vadim Muntagirov in The NutcrackerMarc Haegeman2015-Mar-08, The London Coliseum: 10th Anniversary of the Russian Ballet Icons Gala https://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/the-london-coliseum/10th-anniversary-of-the-russian-ballet-icons-gala/08-march-2015/19-002015-03-082015-03-08The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.1268577575683594
The Royal Ballet marks the centennary of the First Wolrd War with a reflective, and commemorative programme. With works by Branstrup and Wheeldon, as well as a Scarlett world première.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-11-26UTC11:15:21+00:002014-11-10The Royal Ballet marks the centennary of the First Wolrd War with a reflective, and commemorative programme. With works by Branstrup and Wheeldon, as well as a Scarlett world première.Amidst the fields of poppies: The Royal Ballet's commemorative programme. en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-royal-ballet-ceremony-of-innocence-mixed-bill-november-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRym Kechachahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16587https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16587https://bachtrack.com/files/67531-square-rym-kechacha.jpgRym Kechacha trained at Central School of Ballet and danced with Northern Ballet. She has blogged for Ballet.co, reviewed for DanceTabs and contributed to The Dancing Times and Dance Europe. She also writes fiction, essays and text messages.https://bachtrack.com/files/7253-panorama_age_anxiety_85_steven_mcrae__laura_morera__tristan_dyer__bennet_gartside__kevin_emerton.jpg510258S. McRae, L. Morera, T. Dyer, B. Gartside and K. Emerton in The Age of AnxietyROH - ph: Bill Cooper2014-Nov-07, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Ceremony of Innocencehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-royal-ballet-ceremony-of-innocence-mixed-bill-november-20142014-11-072014-11-17Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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This production is beautiful to look at and has interesting, atmospheric commissioned music. With The Winter's Tale it is evident that inventive choreographer Wheeldon and The Royal Ballet have another hit on their hands.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-04-14UTC11:30:59+00:002014-04-13This production is beautiful to look at and has interesting, atmospheric commissioned music. With The Winter's Tale it is evident that inventive choreographer Wheeldon and The Royal Ballet have another hit on their hands.A spring hit for Royal Ballet's The Winter's Taleen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-the-winters-tale-royal-ballet-april-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMargaret Willishttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/files/26951-margaret_willis.jpgMargaret 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.https://bachtrack.com/files/4941-rbwinterstale2014prodjp01283.jpg450450Lauren Cuthbertson as Hermione and Edward Watson as LeontesROH / Johan Persson, 20142014-Apr-10, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: The Winter's Talehttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/the-winters-tale/10-april-2014/19-302014-04-102014-05-08Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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Choreographer Arthur Pita’s production of The Metamorphosis – I hesitate to call it a ballet, for it is much more than that – is an eerie, thrilling and wonderfully collaborative piece of dance, led most assuredly and most grotesquely by Royal Ballet principal Edward Watson, here touring to the Joyce Theater, New York.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:50:36+00:002013-09-23Rachel Rizzuto reviews Arthur Pita and The Royal Ballet's production of "The Metamorphosis" at The Joyce.The Royal Ballet's production of The Metamorphosis with Edward Watson in New Yorken_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nyc-joyce-theater-royal-ballet-metamorphosisBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRachel Rizzutohttps://bachtrack.com/files/3058-edward_watson.jpg400400Edward Watson Danielle McGarry2013-Sep-17, Joyce Theater: The Metamorphosis: a Royal Ballet Productionhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-nyc-joyce-theater-royal-ballet-metamorphosis2013-09-172013-09-18Joyce TheaterNew York CityNew YorkUnited States10011175 Eighth Avenue40.7427725-74.0005595
When the cast sheet warns the audience that there will be gunshots in each act, you know you are not at The Nutcracker. Kenneth MacMillan’s 1978 ballet Mayerling is famously about sex, obsession, madness and death – a cocktail that apparently sells enough tickets to ensure its regular revival at the Royal Opera House.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:43:07+00:002013-04-26Hanna Weibye reviews the Royal Ballet's revival of Kenneth MacMillan's 1978 psychodrama with Edward Watson, Mara Galeazzi, Sarah Lamb, Laura Morera and Zenaida Yanowsky in the main roles.Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling makes a darkly compelling night at Covent Gardenen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-royal-ballet-mayerling-2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngHanna Weibyehttps://bachtrack.com/files/2538-edward_watson_and_mara_galeazzi_in_mayerling___photo_bill_cooper.jpg400400Edward Watson and Mara Galeazzi in Mayerling Bill Cooper2013-Apr-19, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Mayerlinghttps://bachtrack.com/listing-royal-ballet-mayerling-20132013-04-192013-06-15Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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There isn’t much to say about Arthur Pita’s The Metamorphosis that hasn’t already been said. Returning the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Studio Theatre, this award-winning production is a dance-theatre imagining of Franz Kafka’s novella of the same name. I missed this production the first time, so was very interested in seeing it the second time around, and I wasn’t disappointed.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:41:30+00:002013-03-26Erin Johnson reviews Arthur Pita's The Metamorphosis at the Royal Opera House's Linbury Studio Theatre.Arthur Pita's The Metamorphosis at the Royal Opera Houseen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-roh-linbury-metamorphosis-pitaBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngErin Johnsonhttps://bachtrack.com/files/2431-edward_watson_as_gregor_samsa_in_the_metamorphosis_photographer_is_tristram_kenton__036.jpg400400Edward Watson as Gregor Samsa in The Metamorphosis Tristram Kenton / ROH2013-Mar-16, Royal Opera House: Linbury Studio Theatre: Metamorphosishttps://bachtrack.com/listing-roh-linbury-metamorphosis-pita2013-03-162013-03-23Royal Opera House: Linbury Studio TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street
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Last Friday, The Royal Ballet presented an exciting bill composed of George Balanchine’s iconic Apollo (1928) and two new ballets by acclaimed choreographers Alexei Ratmansky and Christopher Wheeldon. The programme was cleverly designed, since Ratmansky and Wheeldon are renowned explorers of the neoclassical style inaugurated by Balanchine.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:39:43+00:002013-02-25George Balanchine’s iconic Apollo in combination with two new works by Alexei Ratmansky (24 Preludes) and Christopher Wheeldon (Aeternum) with The Royal Ballet.Two new works in an inspiring triple bill from The Royal Balleten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-royal-ballet-apollo-ratmansky-wheeldonBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngCristina de Lucashttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2111https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2111https://bachtrack.com/files/59886-cristina-de-lucas-2.jpgAfter a career in the legal field where she combined her job as an Attorney at Law with collaborative roles in various local and international cultural enterprises, Cristina de Lucas turned to dance research and criticism in 2009, when she moved to London. She obtained her doctorate from the Department of Dance at the University of Roehampton (London). Her fully-funded thesis focused on the confluence between dance and narrative in the repertory of the British choreographer Kenneth MacMillan. Her research has received several awards, such a full Vice-Chancellor scholarship and the 2014 SDHS Graduate Student Travel Grant. She also reviews dance and cinema, contributing regularly to several publications in Spain and UK.https://bachtrack.com/files/2306-marianela_nunez_in_apollo._photo_johan_persson__roh2.jpg400400Marianela Nunez in Apollo Johan Persson / ROH2013-Feb-22, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Apollo / 24 Preludes / Aeternumhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-royal-ballet-apollo-ratmansky-wheeldon2013-02-222013-02-22Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 invited artists from different disciplines, mainly the visual arts, dance and music, to respond to Titian's three magnifient paintings of the Diana and Actaeon myth. The results are displayed in an exhibition at the National Gallery (alongside Titian's originals), and in an triple bill of new ballets at the Royal Opera House.
2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:28:46+00:002012-07-19Hanna Weibye reviews the Royal Ballet's contribution to the cultural Olympiad: three new works responding to Titian (in collaboration with the National Gallery)Titian 2012: A cultural olympiad of new works from the Royal Balleten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-royal-ballet-titian-2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngHanna Weibyehttps://bachtrack.com/files/1503-marianela_nunez_and_the_royal_ballet_in_diana_and_actaeon__photo_johan_persson_courtesy_of_roh..jpg400400Marianela Núñez and The Royal Ballet in Diana and Actaeon Johan Persson, courtesy of ROH2012-Jul-14, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Titian 2012https://bachtrack.com/listing-royal-ballet-titian-20122012-07-142012-07-20Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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The Royal Ballet's 2011 reimagining of Lewis Carroll's beloved Alice stories was a glorious triumph, as proved by its immediate, slightly reworked revival for the 2012 season.
2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:25:26+00:002012-04-17Hanna Weibye reviews Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Christopher Wheeldon and Joby Talbot, performed by the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden, with Lauren Cuthbertson in the tite role.Covent Garden becomes a veritable Wonderland for Alice's Adventuresen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-alice-adventures-in-wonderland-royal-balletBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngHanna Weibyehttps://bachtrack.com/files/1225-laura_morera_as_the_queen_of_hearts._photograph_bill_cooper_courtesy_of_roh1.jpg400400Laura Morera as the Queen of Hearts ROH / Johan Persson2012-Mar-17, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-alice-adventures-in-wonderland-royal-ballet2012-03-172012-04-16Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:23:10+00:002012-02-10Margaret Willis reviews The Dream / Song of the Earth with the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House.A drop of magic for the eyes, ears and soul: The Dream / Song of the Earthen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-the-dream-song-of-the-earth-royal-balletBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMargaret Willishttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/files/26951-margaret_willis.jpgMargaret 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.https://bachtrack.com/files/1012-valentino_zucchetti_as_puck_and_steven_mcrae_as_oberon_in_the_dream._photo_johan_persson_sm.jpg400400Valentino Zucchetti as Puck and Steven McRae as Oberon in The Dream, ROH / Johan Persson2012-Feb-01, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: The Dream / Song of the Earthhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-the-dream-song-of-the-earth-royal-ballet2012-02-012012-03-07Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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Edward Watson does angst expertly. The Royal Ballet principal proved himself as a convincing drug-ridden, suicidal Crown Prince Rupert in MacMillan’s ballet Mayerling and he was a nervy, jittery bespectacled White Rabbit in Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Now he’s a bug and literally climbing the walls.
2011Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:20:25+00:002011-09-23The Metamorphosisen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-metamorphosis-linbury-studioBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMargaret Willishttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/files/26951-margaret_willis.jpgMargaret 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.https://bachtrack.com/files/741-edward_watson_as_gregor_samsa_in_the_metamorphosis_photographer_is_tristramkenton___029.jpg400400Edward Watson as Gregor Samsa Tristram Kenton2011-Sep-21, Royal Opera House: Linbury Studio Theatre: Metamorphosishttps://bachtrack.com/listing-metamorphosis-linbury-studio2011-09-212011-09-21Royal Opera House: Linbury Studio TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street
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