Kevin Ng, a Chartered Accountant based in Hong Kong, started reviewing dance in 1997. He has contributed to many publications including The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal Asia, Hong Kong Economic Journal, Time Out Hong Kong, St. Petersburg Times, Ballet Review(New York) and Ballet 2000 (Italy).
The first ballet company appearing in this year’s Hong Kong Arts Festival was the Dutch National Ballet, with Christopher Wheeldon’s production of Cinderella.
The Hong Kong Ballet graced the staged of the Cultural Centre with Natalie Weir's Turandot. Though interesting, and very well performed, the ballet lacks focus at first, and Pucini's music sometimes overtakes the music.
Does the classical warhorse that is Petipa's Don Quixote suit Hong Kong Ballet's 40-strong troupe? Guest dancers Anna Tsygankova and Matthew Golding are the highlight of this new, two acts Ananiashvili production for the Hong Kong Ballet.
The opening dance programme of this year’s Hong Kong Arts Festival was Giselle, performed by La Scala Ballet, who made a welcome return to Hong Kong after seven years. Reviewed by Kevin Ng at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
