Many ballet fans do not find galas particularly enjoyable. We can admire our favourite dancers performing acrobatic solos, numerous fouettés and famous variations, but little space is left for the dancers to lose themselves in the roles they are playing, not to mention the limitations in terms of scenography and lighting.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-12-11UTC13:42:50+00:002015-12-11Abundant as a banquet, intimate as a close friends’ gathering: Carlos Acosta's Classical Selectionen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-carlos-acosta-a-classical-selection-london-coliseum-december-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/31917-carlos_20acosta_20classical_20selection_20johan_20persson_20_14_.jpg300460Carlos Acosta in A Classical SelectionJohan Persson2015-Dec-08, The London Coliseum: Carlos Acosta: a classical selectionhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/the-london-coliseum/carlos-acosta-a-classical-selection/08-december-2015/19-302015-12-082015-12-13The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.1268577575683595
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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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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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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There was no thought of letting the Royal Ballet dancers ease out gently in their last programme of the season. The Triple Bill now on offer demands from each of its exponents a mathematical brain, the precision of a Swiss watchmaker and the stamina of a fell runner.
2011Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:12:15+00:002011-05-31Royal Ballet Triple Billen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/royal-ballet-scenes-de-ballet-voluntaries-rite-of-springBachtrack 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/571-mcrae_ritc_johan_persson1.jpg356400Steven McRae as The Chosen One / Rite of Spring, Johan Persson2011-May-28, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Triple Billhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/triple-bill/28-may-2011/14-002011-05-282011-05-28Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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