Barcelona - Ballet Gala - 9/10 nov 2025

 ✨ Gran Gala de Danza at the Liceu: From Petipa to Balanchine — A Night When the World Will Dance in Barcelona

There are nights when the art of ballet transcends the stage — when it becomes a pure act of love, memory, and celebration.
On November 9 and 10, 2025, the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona will open its golden curtains for such a night — or rather, two nights — that promise to remain forever in the memory of all who breathe the poetry of dance.

Under the title “From Petipa to Balanchine”, the Gran Gala de Danza will unite on the Liceu stage a constellation of stars — the kind of dazzling line-up that only happens once in a lifetime. From St. Petersburg to London, from New York to Seoul, from Paris to Houston, from Stuttgart to Barcelona itself, the greatest artists of our era will gather to honor ballet’s eternal flame.

This is not merely a gala. It is a celebration of legacy and renewal — a dialogue between generations, between classical perfection and the vibrant pulse of today’s dance world. The Ballet de Catalunya and the Symphony Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, conducted by Andrea Quinn, will join forces under the artistic direction of Leo Sorribes to create a night where the world’s finest dancers will offer the most exquisite gift: beauty itself.

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🌹 The Sacred Stage of the Liceu

Few theaters in the world can rival the majesty and history of the Gran Teatre del Liceu.
For over a century and a half, its stage has been a temple to music and dance — a space where Dame Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev, Maya Plisetskaya, and so many others have cast their spells before enraptured audiences.

To see the Liceu once again transformed into a cathedral of ballet, illuminated by the radiance of a new generation, feels like witnessing time fold upon itself. The spirit of Fonteyn’s grace, of Nureyev’s fire, of the great Petipa himself, will surely hover over these two evenings, blessing the dancers who now inherit their mantle.

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🌟 A Constellation of Stars 🌟 The Stars Who Will Illuminate the Night

Maria Khoreva — Mariinsky Ballet, St. Petersburg

The roster assembled for this Gala reads like a dream, each name carrying a story of devotion, artistry, and triumph.

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Maria Khoreva — Mariinsky Ballet, St. Petersburg

The jewel of the Vaganova school, Maria Khoreva embodies the essence of Russian ballet: purity, precision, and musical intelligence. She will come to Barcelona shortly after dancing Giselle at the Mariinsky — a role that has become a reflection of her own artistry: fragile, spiritual, luminous. Watching Khoreva dance is like witnessing lace move to the rhythm of a heartbeat.

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Sangeun Lee — English National Ballet

From Seoul to Dresden and now London, Sangeun Lee has traced a path of grace and quiet strength. Trained at the Sunhwa Arts Schools, she was a Soloist with the Universal Ballet and later Principal at the Semperoper Ballett Dresden, where her portrayals of Giselle and La Bayadère drew critical acclaim. Since joining the English National Ballet, her dancing radiates an effortless musicality that marries Asian lyricism with European finesse — a rare and delicate alchemy.

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Gareth Haw — English National Ballet

From Cardiff comes Gareth Haw, one of Britain’s brightest hopes. Educated at The Royal Ballet School, he ascended swiftly through the ranks of the Semperoper Ballett and, within two years of joining ENB, reached the pinnacle as Lead Principal. With noble line and poetic strength, Haw is the epitome of the modern danseur noble: intelligent, musical, and deeply human in his interpretations.

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Chloe Misseldine — American Ballet Theatre (ABT)

New York’s newest star, Chloe Misseldine, is ballet’s whisper of the future. This summer, she captivated the audience of the Metropolitan Opera House with her sublime Swan Lake — a performance hailed as “a revelation of elegance and emotion.” Soon after dancing Nikiya in La Bayadère, she will cross the Atlantic to grace the Liceu stage. Her Odette was pure soul; her Nikiya, a breath of tragedy. In Barcelona, we will witness a young artist on the threshold of legend.

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Joo Won Ahn — American Ballet Theatre (ABT)

A perfect complement to Misseldine, the South Korean Joo Won Ahn combines heroic strength with lyrical artistry. Trained at the Korea National University of Arts, his Albrecht and Solor are marked by noble presence and spiritual depth. Ahn’s technique is crystalline, but it is his quiet humility and sincerity that make his dancing unforgettable.

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Friedemann Vogel — Stuttgart Ballet

There are artists who define an era. Friedemann Vogel is one of them. Celebrating twenty-five years with the Stuttgart Ballet, he remains the quintessence of classical elegance. Recipient of the prestigious John Cranko Prize, Vogel is a poet of movement — refined, introspective, timeless. His every gesture speaks of a life dedicated to beauty.

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Olga Smirnova & Jacopo Tissi — Dutch National Ballet

After their triumphant Romeo and Juliet in Amsterdam this October, the reunion of Olga Smirnova and Jacopo Tissi on the Liceu stage will be nothing short of magic. Smirnova, with her impeccable Vaganova training and emotional depth, is the embodiment of grace. Tissi, her Italian counterpart, dances with noble grandeur and lyrical power. Together they are a symphony of passion and restraint, a dialogue between two cultures united by the same language: the language of dance.

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Sarah Lamb & Ryoichi Hirano — The Royal Ballet, London

Few partnerships possess the chemistry of Sarah Lamb and Ryoichi Hirano.
Lamb, one of the Royal Ballet’s most luminous Principals, first enchanted Barcelona as Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty during the company’s tour — a performance still remembered as one of the Liceu’s most sublime nights. Hirano, her frequent partner, is admired for his dignified artistry and profound musical understanding. Together they weave refinement and passion into the purest harmony.

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Hannah O’Neill — Étoile, Paris Opera Ballet

The Paris Opera Ballet’s newly appointed étoile, Hannah O’Neill, is the embodiment of elegance reborn. Of Japanese and New Zealand heritage, she unites precision, fire, and serenity in equal measure. Her Giselle at the Palais Garnier was greeted with rapture, and her mastery of Balanchine’s repertory has made her one of the most versatile artists in Paris. In Barcelona, she will bring the luminous spirit of the French school — crystalline, intellectual, yet heartbreakingly beautiful. Hannah O’Neill has conquered audiences with her crystalline technique and inner radiance.

Her Giselle and Aurora at the Palais Garnier were revelations — classical yet alive with emotion. A true specialist in Balanchine, she will bring Parisian chic and Balanchinean brilliance to the Liceu.

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Liudmila Konovalova — Vienna State Ballet / Guest Artist

A true Russian jewel, Liudmila Konovalova, trained at the Bolshoi Academy, carries within her the legacy of Moscow’s great classical tradition. Her Odette is a vision of purity; her technique, impeccable. Before arriving in Barcelona, she will appear in London’s Nutcracker and later in Switzerland as Odette/Odile — a testament to her international acclaim. Her presence in the Gala will bring that unique fragrance of Russian romanticism to the evening.

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Yuriko Kajiya & Connor Walsh — Houston Ballet

Yuriko Kajiya, born in Aichi, Japan, began her training at eight and became one of the first foreign students at the Shanghai Ballet School. A winner of the Prix de Lausanne, she personifies delicacy, clarity, and integrity. Her partner Connor Walsh, from Virginia, trained at the Kirov Academy and Harid Conservatory, joining Houston Ballet in 2004 and becoming Principal in 2007. Together, Kajiya and Walsh evoke the American romantic ideal — luminous, tender, technically flawless.

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Tiler Peck & Roman Mejia — New York City Ballet

From the electric heart of Manhattan comes the most dynamic duo in American ballet today. Tiler Peck, a phenomenon of musical precision and joy, and Roman Mejia, her charismatic partner, will bring to Barcelona the kinetic brilliance of Balanchine’s New York. Their dancing is the embodiment of life itself — quicksilver energy, sparkling rhythm, and the courage to reinvent every phrase anew. Few duos radiate such joy and vitality. Tiler Peck, the radiant muse of Balanchine, and Roman Mejia, her fiery partner, will bring to Barcelona the very spirit of New York: spontaneous, musical, breathtakingly alive. Watching them is to witness rhythm itself made flesh.

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Julian MacKay — Bavarian State Ballet

Julian MacKay’s story reads like a modern ballet fairytale. Born in Montana into a family of dancers, trained at the Bolshoi Academy, and polished at The Royal Ballet School, he bridges East and West with ease. Currently a Principal in Munich, he dances Albrecht in Giselle on this very stage in October — a role that marks both his Liceu debut and his artistic homecoming. His return for the Gala will feel like the continuation of a love story between dancer and theatre. Julian MacKay unites Russian discipline with American openness.

He is currently dancing Giselle as Albrecht at the Liceu — and will return for the Gala as both protagonist and promise. His elegance recalls a young Baryshnikov; his artistry, deeply his own.

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Ellen Mäkelä, Paolo Calò & David García Lucas — Ballet de Catalunya

The local spirit will shine through the dancers of the Ballet de Catalunya, led by Ellen Mäkelä and Paolo Calò, both First Soloists, and David García Lucas. They represent the vitality and excellence of Catalan dance today — artists of commitment, intelligence, and technical refinement. Their participation links this Gala not only to the great international houses but also to the creative heart of Catalonia itself.

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🎶 The Orchestra and the Repertoire

The evening’s live music will be entrusted to the Symphony Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, under the baton of Andrea Quinn, renowned for her elegant precision and sensitivity to dancers.
The repertoire will span centuries and continents: from Marius Petipa’s classical grandeur to George Balanchine’s neoclassical architecture, through Lev Ivanov, John Cranko, Kenneth MacMillan, Stanton Welch, Leo Sorribes, and Vincenzo Timpa.

The composers’ names — Tchaikovsky, Massenet, Yates, Bates, Puccini — form a musical bridge between worlds, uniting Russian romanticism, French lyricism, and modern soundscapes.

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💫 A Dialogue Between Centuries

To witness From Petipa to Balanchine at the Liceu is to witness ballet’s living history unfold before our eyes. Each dancer brings not only their own artistry but the heritage of their school:
the noble strength of the Russian academies, the clarity of the French tradition, the lyricism of the British style, the vitality of American ballet, and the fresh spirit of Catalonia’s own company.

It will be an evening where styles converse, where past and present meet — where Petipa’s romantic ideals meet Balanchine’s crystalline abstraction.
In that dialogue lies the beauty of ballet itself: ever ancient, ever new.

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🕊️ An Unforgettable Night Awaits

To gather such an extraordinary galaxy of talent in one theatre, for two nights only, is something that even the great stages of the world rarely achieve.
For those fortunate enough to be in Barcelona on November 9 or 10, this will be an opportunity to witness not just dance, but living history — to feel the continuity of the art that began with Petipa and still burns with Balanchine’s modern light.

The Liceu — that venerable stage that once welcomed Margot Fonteyn and now embraces the stars of a new century — will once again become the heart of the ballet world.
The chandeliers will shimmer, the orchestra will breathe, and as the curtains rise, time itself will seem to pause.

Because ballet, in its purest form, is not merely an art.
It is the promise of eternity made visible — and on those nights, eternity will dance in Barcelona.

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✨ A Dream for Every Ballet Lover

There are moments when the art of ballet transcends the stage — when it becomes a language of the soul, a mirror of beauty itself.
This November, that moment will happen in Barcelona.

On November 9 and 10, 2025, the Gran Teatre del Liceu will open its legendary stage to a gathering of artists so extraordinary that the very idea feels like a dream.
The Gran Gala de Danza: From Petipa to Balanchine, organized by the Ballet de Catalunya and the Gran Teatre del Liceu, will unite an international constellation of stars — a living tribute to ballet’s timeless power and to the genius of those who shaped it.

For us who breathe ballet as if it were air, these two evenings will be sacred.

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🩰 The Liceu: A Temple of Memory and Rebirth

Few theatres in the world possess the soul of the Gran Teatre del Liceu.
For more than 175 years, its stage has hosted the greatest legends of music and dance. Here, Margot Fonteyn once illuminated the air with her divine stillness; Rudolf Nureyev, Maya Plisetskaya, and Carla Fracci filled this house with their grace and fire.

To see the Liceu once again become a cathedral of classical dance — this time alive with the brilliance of a new generation — is to feel the continuity of art itself.
From Petipa’s Imperial elegance to Balanchine’s modern geometry, the history of ballet will unfold anew in the city that has always loved both passion and precision.

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🎼 The Orchestra, the Repertoire, and the Dream

Under the direction of Andrea Quinn, the Symphony Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu will perform the music that has shaped ballet’s soul: Tchaikovsky, Massenet, Puccini, Yates, Bates — from romantic to neoclassical, from Petipa’s grandeur to Balanchine’s clarity.

Choreographies by Marius Petipa, George Balanchine, Lev Ivanov, John Cranko, Kenneth MacMillan, Stanton Welch, Leo Sorribes, and Vincenzo Timpa will offer a panorama of styles, eras, and emotions — a living map of ballet itself.

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💫 A Dialogue Across Centuries

The Gala’s title — From Petipa to Balanchine — is not just a description; it is a journey.
It evokes the lineage of art: the 19th-century romantic ideal, the 20th-century modern reimagination, and the 21st-century renewal that these dancers embody.

Each artist carries the DNA of their school — Russian precision, French purity, British lyricism, American dynamism, Catalan passion — converging into one voice.
Together, they remind us that ballet, for all its discipline, is ultimately about emotion — about making time stop, if only for a heartbeat.

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🕊️ The Promise of an Unforgettable Night

To see all these stars in one theatre, for two nights only, is a privilege few audiences in the world will ever know.
For those who enter the Liceu on November 9 or 10, it will be more than a performance — it will be an act of communion between past and future, between dancer and dreamer.

The chandeliers will shimmer, the orchestra will breathe, and when the curtain rises, we will feel the presence of Fonteyn, Nureyev, Petipa, Balanchine — and the pulse of a new century of dance.

Because ballet, at its heart, is not only movement.
It is memory, spirit, eternity.
And on those nights, eternity will dance again — in Barcelona.

Paris- The Sleeping Beauty 27 June to 14 July 2025

La deuxième série de représentations de La Belle au bois dormant est arrivée. Après l'immense succès de Sylvia de Manuel Legris, les amateurs de ballet classique ont une fois de plus de la chance : nous allons découvrir les meilleurs moments du ballet de Petipa et Noureev dans les rôles merveilleux que cette production de La Belle au bois dormant nous réserve. Ce sera un véritable régal pour les sens. Quoi de mieux pour passer un après-midi à Paris que d'assister à l'une des représentations de cette fascinante et merveilleuse production de La Belle au bois dormant, l'une des meilleures au monde, l'une des plus belles que j'aie jamais vues de ma vie – et je les ai presque toutes vues. Alors ne manquez pas cette magnifique production avec des artistes internationaux de premier plan de la prestigieuse compagnie de l'Opéra de Paris. La série a débuté en mars avec l'immense succès de L'Aurore Idéale de Bleuenn Battistoni, et d'autres merveilleuses Aurores telles que Sae Eun Park, Inès McIntosh, Héloïse Bourdon, Hohyun Kang, Clara Mousseigne, et le grand succès de Dorothée Gilbert, qui fut mémorable. Les autres danseurs ont été chaleureusement applaudis, tous ont été une réussite extraordinaire, les princes étaient tous fabuleux, bref, une grande réussite. Le public a pleinement apprécié ces soirées de ballet. Nous revenons maintenant avec d'autres Aurores divines et extraordinaires, toutes simplement luxueuses. Quelle que soit la date à laquelle vous assisterez, vous serez ravi de voir cette distribution, car elle est toutes inégalée. Le 27 juin marque le coup d'envoi de cette gigantesque, admirable et extraordinaire production parisienne, et nous verrons la merveilleuse Aurore de Léonore Baulac aux côtés du prince Marc Moreau. Valentine Colasante, nous avons hâte de la voir dans Aurore, aux côtés de l'extraordinaire et magique danseur, le seul et unique Guillaume Diop,le danseur qui me rappelle Noureev. Hannah O'Neill, toujours charismatique et captivante, offrira, comme si je pouvais déjà l'imaginer, une Aurore rêveuse, une Aurore énigmatique et captivante. Sa présence sur scène est un luxe . Le prince sera le magnifique Germain Louvet, qui danse tant avec elle, et ils forment un couple excellent, une distribution fabuleuse. Amandine Albisson, qui a rencontré un immense succès dans Sylvia, sera désormais Aurore. Un autre grand succès attend cette danseuse exceptionnelle. De plus, elle dansera aux côtés de Guillaume Diop, donc je ne pense pas qu'il reste de billets ! C'est le couple qui clôturera la série de représentations le 14 juillet à 14h30. Ce sera la dernière représentation d'une série inoubliable de La Belle au bois dormant. Je ne pouvais pas choisir une seule distribution, car ils sont toutes extraordinaires. Appréciez la merveilleuse musique de Tchaïkovski et la chorégraphie difficile mais fabuleuse de Noureev.

The second round of performances of Sleeping Beauty has arrived. After the huge success of Manuel Legris's Sylvia, classical ballet lovers are once again in luck, as we're about to see the best moments of Petipa and Noureev's ballet in the marvelous roles that this production of Sleeping Beauty has in store for us. It will simply be a feast for the eyes and ears. There's no better way to spend the afternoon in Paris than attending one of the performances of this fascinating, wonderful production of Sleeping Beauty, one of the best in the world, one of the most beautiful that I've ever seen in my life—and I've seen almost all of them. So don't miss the opportunity to see this wonderful production with first-rate international figures from the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet Company. The series opened in March with the tremendous success of Bleuenn Battistoni's The Ideal Aurora, and other wonderful Auroras such as Sae Eun Park, Inès McIntosh, Héloïse Bourdon, Hohyun Kang, Clara Mousseigne, and the great success of Dorothée Gilbert, which was memorable. The rest of the dancers were greatly applauded, all of them were a tremendous success, the princes were all fabulous, in short, a great success. The audience thoroughly enjoyed these ballet evenings. Now we return with more divine and extraordinary Auroras, all of them are simply luxurious, so whatever date you attend you can be very happy to be seeing this cast, because they are all unsurpassed. June 27th marks the starting gun for this gigantic, admirable and extraordinary production from Paris, and we will see the wonderful Aurora by Léonore Baulac alongside Prince Marc Moreau. Valentine Colasante, we are eager to see her in Aurora, alongside the extraordinary and magical dancer, the one and only Guillaume Diop, the star of Paris, the dancer who reminds me of Noureev. Hannah O'Neill, always charismatic and captivating, will offer, as if I could already see it, a dreamy Aurora, an enigmatic and captivating Aurora. Her presence on stage is a simple luxury. The prince will be the magnificent Germain Louvet, who dances so much with her, and they make an excellent couple, a fabulous cast. Amandine Albisson, who had a tremendous success in Sylvia, will now be Aurora. Another great success awaits this superlative dancer. In addition, she will dance alongside Guillaume Diop, so I don't think there are any tickets left! They are the couple that closes the series of performances on July 14th at 2:30 pm. It will be the last performance of an unforgettable series of Sleeping Beauty. I couldn't single out just one cast, because they are all extraordinary. Enjoy Tchaikovsky's wonderful music and Noureev's difficult but fabulous choreography.

È arrivato il secondo ciclo di spettacoli de La Bella Addormentata. Dopo l'enorme successo di Sylvia di Manuel Legris, gli amanti del balletto classico sono di nuovo fortunati, perché stiamo per assistere ai momenti migliori del balletto di Petipa e Noureev nei meravigliosi ruoli che questa produzione de La Bella Addormentata ci riserva. Sarà semplicemente una festa per gli occhi e per le orecchie. Non c'è modo migliore di trascorrere il pomeriggio a Parigi che assistere a uno degli spettacoli di questa affascinante e meravigliosa produzione de La Bella Addormentata, una delle migliori al mondo, una delle più belle che abbia mai visto in vita mia – e le ho viste quasi tutte. Quindi non perdete l'occasione di assistere a questa meravigliosa produzione con figure internazionali di prim'ordine della prestigiosa Compagnia del Balletto dell'Opéra di Parigi. La serie si è aperta a marzo con l'enorme successo di "L'Aurora Ideale" di Bleuenn Battistoni, e di altre splendide Aurora come Sae Eun Park, Inès McIntosh, Héloïse Bourdon, Hohyun Kang, Clara Mousseigne, e il grande successo di Dorothée Gilbert, che è stato memorabile. Il resto dei ballerini è stato applauditissimo, tutti hanno avuto un successo strepitoso, i principi sono stati tutti favolosi, in breve, un grande successo. Il pubblico ha apprezzato moltissimo queste serate di balletto. Ora torniamo con altre Aurora divine e straordinarie, tutte semplicemente lussuose, quindi, a prescindere dalla data in cui assisterete, potete essere molto felici di vedere questo cast, perché sono tutti insuperabili. Il 27 giugno segna il via a questa gigantesca, ammirevole e straordinaria produzione parigina, e vedremo la meravigliosa Aurora di Léonore Baulac accanto al Principe Marc Moreau. Valentine Colasante, non vediamo l'ora di vederla in Aurora, accanto allo straordinario e magico ballerino, l'unico e inimitabile Guillaume Diop, la stella di Parigi, il ballerino che mi ricorda Noureev. Hannah O'Neill, sempre carismatica e accattivante, offrirà, come se potessi già immaginarla, un'Aurora sognante, un'Aurora enigmatica e ammaliante. La sua presenza sul palco è un lusso semplice. Il principe sarà il magnifico Germain Louvet, che balla così tanto con lei, e formano una coppia eccellente, un cast favoloso. Amandine Albisson, che ha avuto un enorme successo in Sylvia, ora sarà Aurora. Un altro grande successo attende questa ballerina superlativa. Inoltre, danzerà al fianco di Guillaume Diop, quindi non credo che ci siano più biglietti! Sono la coppia che chiude la serie di spettacoli il 14 luglio alle 14:30. Sarà l'ultima rappresentazione di una serie indimenticabile di La Bella Addormentata. Non potevo scegliere un solo cast, perché sono tutti straordinari. Godetevi la meravigliosa musica di Čajkovskij e la difficile ma favolosa coreografia di Noureev.

Paris - Sylvia - Palais Garnier from 08 May to 04 June 2025

The most awaited with excitement ballet of the season, Sylvia, finally arrives in Paris. This wonderful show, simply sensational from start to finish, will premiere on May 8, 2025. If there's an important date in the Parisian cultural world, it's this one. Sylvia, a ballet that was a huge success at its premiere in Paris as well, was gradually forgotten, inexplicably, since the music is simply sensational, a masterpiece that Tchaikovsky himself considered superior to Swan Lake. This brilliant show is choreographed by the sensational artist, Manuel Legris. I discovered him years ago as a dancer, and like everyone else, he left us speechless. He is considered one of the best dancers on the planet, one of the best in the world. Simply, truly, a prodigy of technique, elegance, and musicality. A pleasure to watch him dance in any ballet. It was wonderful to watch him dance, and fortunately, we have videos to enjoy. He no longer dances, but he does a lot of work related to the world of ballet, directing companies and choreographing. He had great success with Le Corsaire and now he'll have it again in Paris with this unprecedented show. Why? Parisian audiences are used to seeing all kinds of ballets and stars, but... this is the first time that Léo Delibes' most beautiful ballet will be seen in Paris, choreographed by one of the world's most iconic dancers, who so absorbed the legacy of the legendary Rudolf Noureev. In short, we are witnessing a truly historic event, because although the ballet has already been seen in other cities, this is the first time it will be performed live in Paris with Parisian stars, in this case the unsurpassed and wonderful ballerina, one of my favorites in the world, Amandine Albisson. Sylvia is a legendary role. We go back to Margot Fonteyn, who premiered it in London. Years later, in 2004, I went to see Darcey Bussell, the great British star and the first Sylvia of the 21st century in the history of this ballet. Now, in 2025, we will be able to rediscover Manuel Legris's wonderful and demanding choreography, performed by the great star, Amandine Albisson. I consider this exceptional ballerina to be one of the best in the world, for her technique, her grace, and her ability to convey emotion through movement. Amandine Albisson has an impeccable technique, I saw her for the first time I think in 2011, I don't remember exactly in which ballet, but since she was named première danseuse, I saw her in many roles, and I have always been fascinated, she reminds me a lot of  Darcey Bussell, so curiously, she is the one in charge of giving life to Sylvia in this new stage of ballet in the repertoire of the Paris opera company, just as it was Darcey Bussell who gave life to Sylvia in London with great success in 2004 , I was there myself to witness it. I really like Amandine Albisson in everything she dances, but above all I liked her Odette / Odile a few years ago, her fragility as Odette, and the sadness of the character with an impressive delicacy at the same time her majestic movements made her an extraordinary Odette, and also, her Odile is unsurpassed, divine, wonderful, Amandine shows her most daring and seductive side, moving with confidence and power. Her technical precision and impressive mastery of Noureev's steps, including her 33 fouettés, make her the ideal Odile. Not to mention her magnetic stage presence, not only in Swan Lake but in every ballet in which she appears. As I said, I'd go so far as to say that London has Darcey Bussell and Paris has Amandine Albisson. A stroke of luck for lovers of fine classical ballet at the highest level. The cast on the opening night is sensational, I couldn't go on and on commenting on each and every one of them, I've seen them all dance so many times and they've amazed me so many times, really, we're witnessing a première unique , historic, and one that will be unforgettable for the lucky ones who can attend this historic evening, everything is already sold out, but maybe some lucky one can find a last minute ticket, let's not lose hope, in any case, filming is planned so the rest of the planet will be able to enjoy this work of art, because for me it won't be just another ballet performance, it will be an event of the highest artistic level, bringing together two geniuses, Léo Delibes and Manuel Legris, and the talent of the opéra dancers, with the Palais Garnier opera orchestra, these are moments that will remain written in the memory of Parisian artistic history and myself.

Le ballet le plus attendu de la saison, Sylvia, arrive enfin à Paris. Ce merveilleux spectacle, tout simplement sensationnel du début à la fin, sera présenté en première le 8 mai 2025. S'il y a une date importante dans le monde culturel parisien, c'est bien celle-là. Sylvia, un ballet qui avait connu un immense succès lors de sa première à Paris également, a été peu à peu oublié, de manière inexplicable, tant la musique est tout simplement sensationnelle, un chef-d'œuvre que Tchaïkovski lui-même considérait comme supérieur au Lac des Cygnes. Ce spectacle brillant est chorégraphié par l'artiste en lettres capitales, Manuel Legris. Je l'ai découvert il y a des années en tant que danseur et, comme tout le monde, il nous a laissé sans voix. Il est considéré comme l’un des meilleurs danseurs de la planète, l’un des meilleurs du monde. Vraiment, tout simplement, un prodige de technique, d’élégance et de musicalité. C'est un plaisir de le voir danser dans n'importe quel ballet. C'était merveilleux de le regarder danser, et heureusement, nous avons des vidéos pour en profiter. Manuel Legris ne danse plus, mais il fait beaucoup de choses liées au monde du ballet, dirigeant des compagnies et chorégraphiant. Il a eu un grand succès avec Le Corsaire et maintenant il aura un grand succès à Paris avec ce spectacle inédit, Parce que Le public parisien est habitué à voir toutes sortes de ballets et de stars, mais... c'est la première fois qu'il verra à Paris le plus beau ballet de Léo Delibes, chorégraphié par l'un des danseurs les plus emblématiques du monde, qui a tant absorbé du légendaire Noureev. En bref, nous assistons à un événement véritablement historique, puisque même si le ballet a déjà été vu dans d'autres villes, c'est la première fois qu'il sera joué en direct à Paris avec des stars parisiennes, en l'occurrence l'inégalable et merveilleuse danseuse, l'une de mes préférées au monde, Amandine Albisson. Sylvia est un rôle mythique, on remonte à Margot Fonteyn qui l'a créé à Londres et des années plus tard en 2004 je suis moi-même allé voir Darcey Bussell, la grande star britannique et la première Sylvia du 21ème siècle dans l'histoire de ce ballet. Désormais, en 2025, nous pourrons redécouvrir la merveilleuse et exigeante chorégraphie de Manuel Legris interprétée par la grande star de l'opéra, Amandine Albisson. La danseuse exceptionnelle est considérée par moi comme l'une des meilleures au monde, pour sa technique, sa grâce et sa capacité à transmettre des émotions par le mouvement. Amandine a une technique impeccable, je l'ai vue pour la première fois je crois que c'était en 2011, je ne m'en souviens plus le ballet exact, mais depuis qu'elle a été nommée première danseuse, je l'ai vue dans de nombreux rôles, et j'ai toujours été fascinée par elle, Amandine Albisson me fait toujours penser à Darcey Bussell quand je la vois danser,  par sa façon de danser et sa présence sur scène, même leur physique est similaire, belle, grande, élégante et aux lignes infinies, des danseuses exceptionnellement uniques. Donc curieusement, c'est elle qui est chargée de donner vie à Sylvia dans cette nouvelle étape du ballet au répertoire de l'opéra de Paris, tout comme c'est Darcey Bussell qui a donné vie à Sylvia à Londres avec un grand succès. J'ai beaucoup aimé Amandine Albisson dans tout ce qu'elle a dansé, mais j'ai surtout aimé son Odette/Odile il y a quelques années, sa fragilité en Odette, et la tristesse du personnage avec une délicatesse impressionnante en même temps ses mouvements majestueux faisaient d'elle une Odette extraordinaire, et aussi, son Odile est insurpassable, divine, merveilleuse, Amandine montre son côté le plus audacieux et le plus séduisant, se déplaçant avec confiance et puissance. Sa précision technique et sa maîtrise impressionnante des pas de Noureev, dont ses 33 fouettés, font d'elle l'Odile idéale. Sans parler de sa présence magnétique sur scène non seulement dans Le Lac des Cygnes, mais dans tous les ballets dans lesquels elle apparaît. Comme je l’ai dit, j’oserais dire que Londres a Darcey Bussell et Paris a Amandine Albisson. Un coup de chance pour les amateurs de bon ballet classique au plus haut niveau. La distribution du jour de l'ouverture est sensationnelle, je ne pourrais pas continuer à commenter chacun d'entre eux, je les ai vus danser tellement de fois et ils m'ont émerveillé tellement de fois, vraiment, nous assistons à une première de super stars, historique, et qui sera inoubliable pour les chanceux qui pourront assister à cette soirée historique, tout est déjà complet, mais peut-être qu'un chanceux trouvera un billet de dernière minute, ne perdons pas espoir, en tout cas, le tournage est prévu pour que le reste de la planète puisse profiter de cette œuvre d'art, car pour moi ce ne sera pas juste un autre spectacle de ballet, ce sera un événement du plus haut niveau artistique, réunissant deux génies, Léo Delibes et Manuel Legris, et le talent des danseurs de l'opéra, avec l'orchestre de l'opéra du Palais Garnier, sont des moments qui resteront écrits dans la mémoire de l'histoire artistique parisienne.

Il balletto più atteso della stagione, Sylvia, arriva finalmente a Parigi. Questo spettacolo meraviglioso, semplicemente sensazionale dall'inizio alla fine, debutterà l' 8 maggio 2025. Se c'è una data importante nel mondo culturale parigino, è proprio questa. Sylvia, un balletto che ottenne un enorme successo anche alla sua prima a Parigi, è stato progressivamente dimenticato, inspiegabilmente, perché la musica è semplicemente sensazionale, un capolavoro che lo stesso Čajkovskij considerava superiore al Lago dei cigni. Questo spettacolo straordinario è coreografato dall'artista con le lettere maiuscole, Manuel Legris. L'ho scoperto anni fa come ballerino e, come tutti, ci ha lasciato senza parole. È considerato uno dei migliori ballerini del pianeta, uno dei migliori al mondo. Davvero, semplicemente, un prodigio di tecnica, eleganza e musicalità. È un piacere vederlo danzare in qualsiasi balletto. È stato meraviglioso vederlo ballare e, fortunatamente, abbiamo dei video per goderceli. Non balla più, ma si occupa di molte cose legate al mondo del balletto, dirigendo compagnie e coreografando. Ha avuto un grande successo con Le Corsaire e ora avrà un grande successo a Parigi con questo spettacolo senza precedenti. Perché? Il pubblico parigino è abituato a vedere ogni genere di balletto e stars, ma... questa è la prima volta che vedrà a Parigi il più bel balletto di Léo Delibes, coreografato da uno dei ballerini più iconici al mondo, che ha assorbito tanto dal leggendario Noureev. Insomma, stiamo assistendo a un evento davvero storico, perché, nonostante il balletto sia già stato visto in altre città, è la prima volta che verrà eseguito dal vivo a Parigi con delle star parigine, in questo caso l'insuperabile e meravigliosa ballerina, una delle mie preferite al mondo, Amandine Albisson. Sylvia è un ruolo leggendario, torniamo a Margot Fonteyn che lo presentò per la prima volta a Londra e anni dopo, nel 2004, andai io stesso a vedere Darcey Bussell, la grande star britannica e la prima Sylvia del XXI secolo nella storia di questo balletto. Ora, nel 2025, potremo riscoprire la meravigliosa e impegnativa coreografia di Manuel Legris, interpretata dalla grande stella dell'Opéra de Parigi, Amandine Albisson. Questa ballerina eccezionale è da me considerata una delle migliori al mondo, per la sua tecnica, la sua grazia e la sua capacità di trasmettere emozioni attraverso il movimento. Amandine ha una tecnica impeccabile, l'ho vista per la prima volta credo fosse il 2011, non ricordo, ma da quando è stata nominata prima ballerina l'ho vista in molti ruoli e ne sono sempre stato affascinato, è come Darcey Bussell, quindi curiosamente è lei ad essere incaricata di dare vita a Sylvia in questa nuova fase del balletto nel repertorio dell'Opéra di Parigi, così come è stata Darcey Bussell a dare vita a Sylvia a Londra con grande successo. Mi è piaciuta molto Amandine Albisson in tutto ciò che ha ballato, ma soprattutto mi è piaciuta la sua Odette/Odile di qualche anno fa, la sua fragilità come Odette e la tristezza del personaggio con una delicatezza impressionante, allo stesso tempo i suoi movimenti maestosi la rendevano un'Odette straordinaria, e inoltre, la sua Odile è insuperabile, divina, meravigliosa, Amandine mostra il suo lato più audace e seducente, muovendosi con sicurezza e potenza. La sua precisione tecnica e la sua impressionante padronanza dei passi di Noureev, compresi i suoi 33 fouettés, la rendono l'Odile ideale dell'opéra. Per non parlare della sua presenza scenica magnetica non solo nel Lago dei cigni, ma in tutti i balletti in cui appare. Come ho detto, oserei dire che Londra ha Darcey Bussell e Parigi ha Amandine Albisson. Una vera fortuna per gli amanti del buon balletto classico ai massimi livelli. Il cast del giorno dell'inaugurazione è sensazionale, non potrei continuare a commentare ognuno di loro, li ho visti ballare così tante volte e mi hanno stupito così tante volte, davvero, stiamo assistendo a una prima cinematografica, storica, e che sarà indimenticabile per i fortunati che potranno assistere a questa serata storica, è già tutto esaurito, ma forse qualche fortunato riuscirà a trovare un biglietto all'ultimo minuto, non perdiamo la speranza, in ogni caso, le riprese sono previste affinché il resto del pianeta possa godere di quest'opera d'arte, perché per me non sarà solo l'ennesimo spettacolo di balletto, sarà un evento di altissimo livello artistico, che riunirà due geni, Léo Delibes e Manuel Legris, e il talento dei ballerini dell'opera, con l'orchestra dell'opera del Palais Garnier, sono momenti che rimarranno scritti nella memoria della storia artistica parigina.

Paris - Mayerling - 29 October to 16 November 2024

The 29th October 2024 this fabulous ballet, one of the most interesting in the entire repertoire, will be offered in Paris exactly from October 29, 2024 till 16th november  at the Palais Garnier. The ballet is a true gem, the music of Franz Liszt and the arrangements of the brilliant composer John Lanchbery, whom I admire so much, make the ballet simply a gem from beginning to end, the music in itself is a true excuse to attend the performance, but logically, what really matters is the extraordinary opportunity to see our favorite Paris stars live, performing, being actresses and actors, because this ballet, despite having complicated and technically difficult variations, what matters most is the dramaturgy, how it conveys passion, fear, courtesy, elegance, sensuality, love, the opera dancers who are lucky enough to dance this ballet, have double work, to dance well, and also to act well. Verdi told a friend of his shortly after the performance of La Forza del Destiny, it is not necessary to know how to sing music very well, as if one were singing Mozart, to sing La Forza del Destiny, but you have to have passion and know how to act. Well, I would say the same with this extraordinary ballet, passion and dedication, as well as good technique, a real challenge for the dancers chosen for these castings. Let's do a review, for now we don't have much information, but we do know that one of my favorite dancers in the world, Hugo Marchand, I could say, the best in the world, will dance on October 29, 2024, Dorothée Gilbert, who we have not been able to see in Swan Lake, will dance with him, of course the best possible couple, it is a dream come true for lovers of ballet and dramaturgy, and of this specific ballet so extraordinary to see it with two established stars of unsurpassed quality like Hugo Marchand and Dorothée Gilbert, lucky those who have a ticket for that opening night that will go down in the history of the Palais Garnier, October 29, curiously, it was also on October 29 that Myriam Ould Braham debuted in Paquita at the Palais Garnier, and also on October 29 Maria Callas debuted in New York at the Metropolitan in the role of Norma, it was a great success, so another October 29 to add to the list Of memorable premieres, this one will be by the wonderful Hugo Marchand and the super star Dorothée Gilbert. On October 29th Don Giovanni premiered with Mozart conducting the orchestra in Prague, and on another October 29th La forza del destino premiered in St. Petersburg with Verdi in person in the hall. A very special day to remember. I don't know where I will be on October 29th, 2024, yet, but I will do everything possible to be in Paris and attend this memorable premiere.

Mitzi Casper We still don't know which dancer will play it, it is a difficult and at the same time fabulous role for a prima ballerina or even for another star. Darcey Bussell danced it in London and left me amazed. We will see which dancer will be the one to play it in Paris. For now we know that Mathieu Ganio will also be Prince Rudolf and Ludmila Pagliero Baronne Mary Vetsera, so we have another fabulous wonderful couple that will delight the audience. Paul Marque and Hohyun Kang will also be dancing in this series, the leading couple. Germain Louvet and Bleuenn Battistoni will also be dancing in some of the performances, as will Florent Melac as Prince Rudolf on November 12th, and international star Hannah O'Neill will be Baronne Mary Vetsera. The cast is mind-blowing, everything is so great that I still can't believe it. I'm super excited to be able to go to the premiere on October 29th, if I can make it. If not, any other casting would be wonderful, as I adore all the different dancers. Also, I'm very curious to see how Hannah O'Neill's performance with Florent Melac will be, it could be an extraordinary and exciting show, with this beautiful couple that danced together in synges and they got a great success , maybe Florent Melac is the future new étoile. the divine Bleuenn Battistoni with the sensual and beautiful dancer Germain Louvait will be very interesting, Paul Marque who is definitely becoming one of my favorites not only for his technique, unsurpassed, but for his dramatic delivery, which he already demonstrated in The Prince of Swan Lake, could now be a great performance not to be missed, anyway, I could spend hours and hours writing about each and every one of the dancers I admire so much, I repeat, I will go if I can on October 29th, but if not, I will be happy to go to any other casting, also, I am intrigued to meet the rest of the cast, I am very much looking forward to it.

On the day of the premiere, on October 29 the artists will be:

Hugo Marchand Prince Rudolf

Dorothée Gilbert Baroness Mary Vetsera

Hannah O'Neill Comtesse Marie Larisch

Silvia Saint-Martin Princesse Stephanie

Héloïse Bourdon Empress Elizabeth

Roxane Stojanov Mitzi Caspar

Pablo Legasa Bratfisch

Aubane Philbert Princess Louise

Ce fabuleux ballet, l'un des plus intéressants de tout le répertoire, sera proposé à partir du 29 octobre 2024 au Palais Garnier. Le ballet est un véritable joyau, la musique de Franz Liszt et les arrangements du brillant compositeur John Lanchbery, que j'admire tant, font du ballet tout simplement un joyau du début à la fin, la musique en elle-même est un véritable prétexte pour assister à la représentation. , mais logiquement, ce qui compte vraiment, c'est l'opportunité extraordinaire de voir nos stars parisiennes préférées en direct, se produire, être actrices et acteurs, car ce ballet, malgré des variations compliquées et techniquement difficiles, ce qui compte le plus, c'est la dramaturgie, la façon dont elle transmet la passion. , peur, courtoisie, élégance, sensualité, amour, les danseurs d'opéra qui ont la chance de danser ce ballet, ont un double travail, bien danser, et aussi bien jouer. Verdi a dit à un de ses amis peu après la représentation de La Forza del Destino, ce n'est pas qu'il soit très nécessaire de savoir très bien chanter la musique, comme si on chantait Mozart, pour chanter La Forza del Destino, mais il faut avoir de la passion et savoir agir. Eh bien, je dirais la même chose de ce ballet extraordinaire, de passion et de dévouement, ainsi que d'une bonne technique, un véritable défi pour les danseurs choisis pour ces castings. On va faire le bilan, pour l'instant on n'a pas beaucoup d'informations, mais on sait qu'un de mes danseurs préférés au monde Hugo Marchand, je pourrais dire, le meilleur du monde, dansera le 29 octobre 2024, Dorothée Gilbert, qu'on n'aura pas pu voir dans Le Lac des Cygnes, elle dansera avec lui, bien sûr le meilleur couple possible, c'est un rêve devenu réalité pour les amateurs de ballet et de dramaturgie, et ce ballet spécifique est tellement extraordinaire à voir avec deux stars consacrées d'une qualité indépassable comme Hugo Marchand et Dorothée Gilbert, chanceux ceux qui ont un billet pour cette soirée d'ouverture qui restera dans l'histoire du palais garnier, le 29 octobre, curieusement, c'est aussi le 29 octobre que Myriam Ould Braham a fait ses débuts dans Paquita au Palais Garnier, et également le 29 octobre Maria Callas a fait ses débuts à New York au Metropolitan dans le rôle de Norma, ce fut un grand succès, donc un autre 29 octobre à ajouter à la liste des premières mémorables sera celui-ci un du merveilleux Hugo Marchand et de la super star Dorothée Gilbert. Le 29 octobre, Don Giovanni a été créé sous la direction de Mozart à Prague, et le 29 octobre, La forza del destiny a été créée à Saint-Pétersbourg avec Verdi en personne dans la salle. Une journée assez particulière à garder en tête. Je ne sais pas encore où je serai le 29 octobre 2024, mais je ferai tout mon possible pour être à Paris et assister à cette première mémorable.

Mitzi Casper on ne sait toujours pas quel danseur le jouera, c'est un rôle à la fois difficile et fabuleux pour une danseuse étoile ou même pour une autre star. Darcey Bussell l'a dansé à Londres et m'a laissé stupéfait. Nous verrons quel danseur sera celui qui la présentera à Paris. Pour l'instant, nous savons que Mathieu Ganio sera également le prince Rudolf et Ludmila Pagliero Baronne Mary Vetsera, nous avons donc un autre couple fabuleux et merveilleux qui ravira les téléspectateurs. Paul Marque et Hohyun Kang, le couple principal danseront également dans cette série. Germain Louvet et Bleuenn Battistoni danseront également quelques performances, tout comme Florent Melac dans le rôle du prince Rudolf le 12 novembre, et la star internationale Hannah O'Neill sera la baronne Mary Vetsera. Les distributions sont incroyables, tout est tellement génial que je n'arrive toujours pas à y croire, je suis super excité de pouvoir aller à l'avant-première le 29 octobre, si j'y arrive, sinon, tout autre casting serait merveilleux puisque je J'adore tous les différents danseurs. De plus, je suis très curieux de savoir à quoi ressemblera la performance d'Hannah O'Neill avec Florent Melac, cela pourrait être une performance intéressante car hannah o'neill et Florent Melac ont déjà dansé ensemble et ils ont obtenu un grand succès ,un très bon danseur qui je crois on peut voir comme un étoile et qui dansera avec la super étoile hannah o'neill . la divine Bleuenn Battistoni avec le sensuel et beau danseur Germain Louvait sera très intéressante, Paul Marque qui est certainement l'un de mes favoris non seulement dans sa technique, inégalée, mais dans sa prestation dramatique, qu'il a déjà démontrée dans le prince du lac des cygnes, maintenant ça pourrait être un grand spectacle à ne pas manquer, de toute façon, je pourrais passer des heures et des heures à écrire sur chacun des danseurs que j'admire tant, je le répète, j'irai si je peux en octobre 29, mais sinon j'irai, j'adorerais n'importe quel autre casting, et je suis aussi intrigué de connaître le reste du casting, j'ai très hâte d'y être.

 Questo favoloso balletto, uno dei più interessanti dell'intero repertorio, sarà rappresentato a partire dal 29 ottobre 2024 all'Opéra Garnier. Il balletto è un vero gioiello, la musica di Franz Liszt e gli arrangiamenti del geniale compositore John Lanchbery, che ammiro tantissimo, rendono il balletto semplicemente un gioiello dall'inizio alla fine, la musica di per sé è un vero pretesto per assistere alla rappresentazione , ma logicamente, ciò che conta davvero è la straordinaria opportunità di vedere dal vivo, esibirsi, essere attrici e attori le nostre star parigine preferite, perché in questo balletto, nonostante abbia variazioni complicate e tecnicamente difficili, ciò che più conta è la drammaturgia, come trasmette passione , paura, cortesia, eleganza, sensualità, amore, i ballerini d'opera che hanno la fortuna di ballare questo balletto, fanno il doppio lavoro, ballano bene, e anche recitano bene. Verdi disse ad un suo amico poco dopo la rappresentazione de La Forza del Destino, non è che occorra saper cantare molto bene, come se si cantasse Mozart, per cantare La Forza del Destino, ma bisogna avere passione e sapere come agire. Ebbene direi lo stesso per questo balletto straordinario, passione e dedizione, oltre ad una buona tecnica, una vera sfida per i ballerini scelti per questi casting. Stiamo per recensire, per ora non abbiamo molte informazioni, ma sappiamo che uno dei miei ballerini preferiti al mondo Hugo Marchand, potrei dire, il migliore al mondo, ballerà il 29 ottobre 2024, Dorothée Gilbert, che non abbiamo potuto vedere ne Il Lago dei Cigni, ballerà con lui, ovviamente la migliore coppia possibile, è un sogno diventato realtà per gli amanti del balletto e della drammaturgia, e questo balletto in particolare è così straordinario da vedere it con due star consacrate di qualità insuperabile come Hugo Marchand e Dorothée Gilbert, beati coloro che hanno il biglietto per quella serata inaugurale che passerà alla storia del Palais Garnier, il 29 ottobre, curiosamente, fu anche il 29 ottobre che Myriam Ould Braham ha debuttato in Paquita al Palais Garnier, e sempre il 29 ottobre Maria Callas ha debuttato a New York al Metropolitan nel ruolo di Norma, è stato un grande successo, quindi un altro 29 ottobre da aggiungere all'elenco delle prime memorabili sarà questo uno del meraviglioso Hugo Marchand e della super star Dorothée Gilbert. Il 29 ottobre Don Giovanni venne presentato in prima assoluta a Praga con Mozart alla direzione dell'orchestra, e un altro 29 ottobre La forza del destino fu presentato in prima assoluta a San Pietroburgo con Verdi in persona nella sala. Un giorno davvero speciale da tenere a mente. Non so ancora dove sarò il 29 ottobre 2024, ma farò tutto il possibile per essere a Parigi e assistere a questa memorabile première.

Mitzi Casper non sappiamo ancora quale ballerino lo interpreterà, è un ruolo difficile e allo stesso tempo favoloso per una prima ballerina o anche per un'altra star. Darcey Bussell l'ha ballata a Londra e mi ha lasciato stupito. Vedremo quale sarà la ballerina che la interpreterà a Parigi. Per ora sappiamo che Mathieu Ganio sarà anche il principe Rodolfo e Ludmila Pagliero la baronetta Mary Vetsera, quindi abbiamo un'altra favolosa coppia meravigliosa che delizierà gli spettatori. Anche Paul Marque e Hohyun Kang, la coppia principale, balleranno in questa serie. Anche Germain Louvet e Bleuenn Battistoni danzeranno in alcuni spettacoli, così come Florent Melac nei panni del Principe Rodolfo il 12 novembre, e la star internazionale Hannah O'Neill sarà la Baronne Mary Vetsera. Le distribuzioni sono fantastiche, è tutto così bello che ancora non riesco a crederci, sono super entusiasta di poter andare alla première il 29 ottobre, se ce la faccio, altrimenti qualsiasi altro casting sarebbe meraviglioso visto che ho adoro tutti i diversi ballerini, inoltre sono molto curioso di sapere come sarà la performance di Hannah O'Neill con Florent Melac, potrebbe essere una performance esplosiva. Molto interessante sarà la divina Bleuenn Battistoni con il sensuale e bellissimo ballerino Germain Louvait, Paul Marque che è sicuramente uno dei miei preferiti non solo nella sua tecnica, insuperabile, ma nella sua interpretazione drammatica, che ha già dimostrato ne Il principe del lago dei cigni, adesso potrebbe essere un bellissimo spettacolo da non perdere, comunque potrei passare ore e ore a scrivere di tutti i ballerini che ammiro tanto, ripeto, se posso ci andrò ad ottobre 29, ma in caso contrario andrò. Mi piacerebbe fare qualsiasi altro casting, e sono anche curioso di conoscere il resto del cast, non vedo l'ora.

Barcelona - Swan Lake 19 - 23 Jul 2024 BALLET DEL TEATRO DELL'OPERA DI ROMA

The big day has arrived, tomorrow the 19th the Swan Lake premieres. The great international star Fumi Kaneko and the incomparable dancer Vadim Muntagirov, both stars of the Royal Ballet of London, inaugurate this series of performances of Swan Lake. Fumi and Vadim were in Rome with this same company a few weeks ago and the success was indescribable, so we all imagine that it will be repeated in Barcelona. It is truly a privilege to be able to attend in person the performance of these two first-class dancers, I would say among the best in the world, it is a great luck. The company from Rome also has wonderful stars such as the divine italian ètoile of the ballet, the fabulous ballerina Alessandra Amato who has obtained sensational successes such as Odette Odile, Kitri, Giselle, so success is assured, also by the great ballerina recently promoted to Prima ballerina Marianna Suriano who will offer us her vision of Odette-Odile which we greatly await with expectation given her great previous successes in other performances in Rome. The princes will be Michele Traciano and Claudio Cocino, superb dancers that will be just wonderful to see them , the whole italian company is really fabulous so a series of Swan Lake of high voltage is awaiting us. We are very lucky to see also Rebecca Bianchi, the great ballet star who achieved so much success in various ballets in Rome all these years, on this occasion will offer us the Russian dance in several performances, so it is a great opportunity to see her live in any of the performances that she does have to dance, we can enjoy her art  . We are very happy about this great surprise. Fumi and Vadim in Barcelona, ​​will be a memorable memory for lovers of Swan Lake.

Le grand jour est arrivé, demain le 19, première du Lac des Cygnes. La grande star internationale Fumi Kaneko et l'incomparable danseur Vadim Muntagirov, tous deux stars du Royal Ballet de Londres, inaugurent cette série de représentations du Lac des Cygnes. Fumi et Vadim étaient à Rome avec cette même compagnie il y a quelques semaines et le succès a été indescriptible, donc nous imaginons tous que cela se répétera à Barcelone. C'est vraiment un privilège de pouvoir assister en personne au spectacle de ces deux danseurs de premier ordre, je dirais parmi les meilleurs au monde, c'est une grande chance. La compagnie romaine compte également de merveilleuses stars comme la divine danseuse Alessandra Amato qui a obtenu des succès sensationnels comme Odette Odile, Kitri, Giselle, le succès est donc assuré, la fabouleuse danseuse Marianna Suriano nous offrira également sa vision d'Odette Odile que nous aimons beaucoup et attendons compte tenu de ses grands succès antérieurs.

Les princes seront Michele Traciano et Claudio Cocino. Rebecca Bianchi, la grande star du ballet qui a obtenu tant de succès dans divers ballets à Rome, nous offrira à cette occasion la danse russe dans plusieurs représentations, c'est donc une excellente occasion de la voir en direct dans les représentations qu'elle a à participer. . Nous sommes très heureux de cette belle surprise de voir live Fumi et Vadim à Barcelone, sera un souvenir mémorable pour les amoureux du Lac des Cygnes.

Il grande giorno è arrivato, domani 19 debutta il Lago dei Cigni. La grande star internazionale Fumi Kaneko e l'incomparabile ballerino Vadim Muntagirov, entrambi stelle del Royal Ballet di Londra, inaugurano questa serie di cinque rappresentazioni del Lago dei Cigni. Fumi e Vadim erano a Roma con la stessa compagnia qualche settimana fa e il successo è stato indescrivibile, quindi tutti immaginiamo che si ripeterà a Barcellona. È davvero un privilegio poter assistere di persona all'esibizione di questi due ballerini di prim'ordine, direi tra i migliori al mondo, è una grande fortuna. La compagnia romana conta anche di meravigliose star come la divina ballerina Alessandra Amato che ha ottenuto successi clamorosi come Odette Odile, Kitri, Giselle, quindi il successo è assicurato, inoltre la ballerina Marianna Suriano ci offrirà la sua visione di Odette Odile che noi molto attendiamo, visti i grandi successi precedenti, il principe sarà Michele Traciano e Claudio Cocino. Rebecca Bianchi, la grande stella del balletto che ha ottenuto tanto successo in vari balletti a Roma, in questa occasione ci proporrà la danza russa in diverse rappresentazioni, quindi è una grande opportunità vederla dal vivo in una qualsiasi delle rappresentazioni che ha a partecipare. . Siamo molto contenti di questa grande sorpresa. Fumi et Vadim a Barcellona, ​​sarà un ricordo memorabile per gli amanti del Lago dei Cigni.

The 19th is approaching, the day of the premiere of the first of the performances of Swan Lake at the Gran Teatro del Liceu in Barcelona. Koen Kessels, the prestigious conductor who made his debut in the ballet world with The Nutcracker, has since directed many ballets, all of them the most famous, and in all the most important theaters in the world. The famous director has already directed Swan Lake and will be in charge of conducting the splendid symphony orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu. The ballet director Eleonora Abbagnato will come along with her fabulous dance company and the choreography of Benjamin Pech, both are stars of the Paris Opera and currently, she is director of the ballet of the Rome Opera Theater and he is the choreographer of this production that was so successful in Rome a few weeks ago and I am sure that it will once again excite the Barcelona public and tourists who are in the city or who come expressly to see the ballet company of the Rome Opera Theatre.

Si avvicina il 19, giorno della prima della prima rappresentazione di Il Lago dei Cigni al Gran Teatro del Liceu di Barcellona. Koen Kessels, il prestigioso direttore d'orchestra che ha debuttato nel mondo del balletto con Lo Schiaccianoci, da allora ha diretto numerosi balletti, tutti i più famosi, e in tutti i teatri più importanti del mondo. Il celebre direttore ha già diretto Il Lago dei Cigni e avrà l'incarico di dirigere la splendida orchestra sinfonica del Gran Teatre del Liceu. Verrà con la sua favolosa compagnia di danza e le coreografie di Benjamin Pech la direttrice del balletto Eleonora Abbagnato, entrambi protagonisti dell'Opera di Parigi e attualmente lei direttrice del balletto del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma e lui coreografo di questa produzione che ha avuto tanto successo a Roma qualche settimana fa e sono sicuro che entusiasmerà ancora una volta il pubblico barcellonese e i turisti che si trovano in città o che vengono appositamente per vedere il corpo di ballo del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma.

Le 19 approche, jour de la première de la première des représentations du Lac des Cygnes au Gran Teatro del Liceu de Barcelone. Koen Kessels, le prestigieux chef d'orchestre qui a fait ses débuts dans le monde du ballet avec Casse-Noisette, a depuis dirigé de nombreux ballets, tous les plus célèbres, et dans tous les théâtres les plus importants du monde. Le célèbre musicien a déjà dirigé le Lac des Cygnes et sera chargé de diriger le splendide orchestre symphonique du Gran Teatre del Liceu. La directrice du ballet Eleonora Abbagnato viendra avec sa fabuleuse compagnie de danse et la chorégraphie de Benjamin Pech, tous deux stars de l'Opéra de Paris et actuellement, elle est directrice du ballet de l'Opéra de Rome et il est le chorégraphe de cette production qui a eu un tel succès à Rome il y a quelques semaines et je suis sûr qu'il enthousiasmera à nouveau le public barcelonais et les touristes qui sont dans la ville ou qui viennent expressément voir la compagnie de ballet de l'Opéra de Rome.

There is still a little time left for the day of the premiere to arrive, but I am very excited so I have already written it down. Yes, Swan Lake returns to the great liceu opera house in Barcelona, I have been lucky enough to see this fabulous ballet many times on many stages around the world, but logically, seeing it in this theater and listening to the wonderful music of Tchaikovsky performed by the fabulous symphony orchestra, it is an experience that should be mandatory for all citizens of the planet, although unfortunately not many know ballet, hopefully these performances will increase the love of classical ballet in this and any other city of the world. The Gran teatre del Liceu opera house was lucky enough to have one of the most famous odettes in the world on its stage, Margot Fonteyn back in the 60s. I saw Swan Lake for the first time in this theater exactly the year 2001, and with no less than an odette, who I would dare to say has not been surpassed, Lucia Lacarra, exquisite, really, exquisite, one of theBest odettes I've seen in my life and I think I'll see. I was also lucky enough to see Tamara Rojo in 2015, which surprised me a lot, because I didn't think I would like her odette very much, and I loved it, her odile, yes I liked it, a lot, logically, because it is unbeatable with its famous fouettes , her three turns, and her balances, her arabesques, in short, a wonderful dancer, but her interpretation of Odette left me with a wonderful memory. Logically, I attended the five performances they gave, in the other two performances I saw the exceptional Alina Cojocaru.the shows were a great success, a great success, the company offered a really wonderful swan lake. A few years later, Swan Lake returned with the Prague Opera Ballet, and I liked it very, very much. I attended two performances, I think, and the public was ecstatic, they were memorable performances, and the orchestra sounded wonderfully well, they were days to remember. On this occasion 2024, the Rome Opera Ballet will come with its director, Eleonora Abagnatto, who curiously danced on the stage of the Lyceu , and whom I saw, a few years ago, when she came in 2004 to dance with her previous company, the Opera.de paris, Joyaux, other memorable performances that will remain in the memory of the Barcelona audience, it was a great opportunity for me to see Marie Agnes Gillot, Agnes Letestu, Jean Guillaume Bart and Jose Martínez again.

Manuel Legris, I would have liked very much to see him, but in the end he couldn't come. In this July 2024 will come as I say, the Rome Opera with its fabulous and marvelous company that obtains such great success wherever it goes, and that obtained a resounding success with the bayadere a few months ago, its Swan Lake a wonderful proposal, and I'm sure it will be a great success, and logically, the orchestra will sound as always, and as the Italians say, alla grande. The days of the performances will be from July 19 to 23, 2024.

Il reste encore un peu de temps pour que le jour de la première arrive, mais je suis très excité donc je l'ai déjà écrit. Oui, le lac des cygnes revient au grand opéra de Barcelone, j'ai eu la chance de voir ce fabuleux ballet plusieurs fois sur de nombreuses scènes à travers le monde, mais logiquement, en le voyant dans ce théâtre et en écoutant la merveilleuse musique de Tchaïkovski interprété par le fabuleux orchestre symphonique, c'est une expérience qui devrait être obligatoire pour tous les citoyens de la planète, même si malheureusement peu connaissent le ballet, espérons que cela augmentera l'amour du ballet classique.Le théâtre du lycée a eu la chance d'avoir sur sa scène l'une des odettes les plus célèbres au monde, Margot Fonteyn dans les années 60.J'ai vu Swan Lake pour la première fois au lycée exactement en l'an 2001, et avec pas moins d'une odette, qui j'oserais dire n'a pas été dépassée, Lucia Lacarra, exquise, vraiment, exquise, une des Meilleures odettes J'ai vu dans ma vie et je pense que je verrai.J'ai aussi eu la chance de voir Tamara Rojo en 2015, ce qui m'a beaucoup surpris, car je ne pensais pas que j'aimerais beaucoup son odette, et j'ai adoré, son odile, oui j'ai aimé, beaucoup, logiquement, car elle est imbattable avec ses fameuses fouettes de trois tours, et ses équilibres, ses arabesques, bref, une merveilleuse danseuse, mais son interprétation d'Odette m'a laissé un merveilleux souvenir.Logiquement, j'ai assisté aux cinq représentations qu'ils ont données, dans les deux autres représentations j'ai vu l'exceptionnelle Alina Cojocaru.les spectacles ont été un grand succès, un grand succès, la compagnie a offert un lac des cygnes vraiment magnifique.Quelques années plus tard, Swan Lake est revenu avec le Ballet de l'Opéra de Prague, et j'ai beaucoup aimé ça.J'ai assisté à deux représentations, je pense, et le public était ravi, ce furent des représentations mémorables, et l'orchestre sonnait merveilleusement, ce furent des jours inoubliables.A cette occasion, le Ballet de l'Opéra de Rome viendra avec sa directrice, Eleonora Abagnatto, qui a curieusement dansé sur la scène du Lyceum, et que j'ai vue, il y a quelques années, lorsqu'elle est venue en 2004 danser avec sa précédente compagnie, l'Opéra de Paris, Joyaux, d'autres fonctions mémorables qui resteront dans la mémoire des fans barcelonais, c'était une belle occasion pour moi de revoir Marie Agnès Gillot, Agnès Letestu, Jean Guillaume Bart et José Martínez, elle ne pouvait pas venir Barcelone, Manuel Legris, j'aurais beaucoup aimé le voir, mais finalement il n'a pas pu venir.En ce mois de juillet 2024 viendra comme je le dis, l'Opéra de Rome avec sa fabuleuse et merveilleuse compagnie qui obtient un si grand succès partout où elle passe, et qui a obtenu un succès retentissant avec la bayadère il y a quelques mois, son Lac des cygnes est une merveilleuse proposition , et je suis sûr que ce sera un grand succès, et logiquement, l'orchestre sonnera comme toujours, et comme disent les Italiens, alla grande.Les jours des fonctions seront du 19 au 23 juillet 2024.

C'è ancora un po' di tempo prima che arrivi il giorno della premiere, ma sono molto eccitato quindi l'ho già scritto. Sì, il Lago dei cigni torna al grande teatro dell'opera di Barcellona, ​​​​ho avuto la fortuna di vedere questo favoloso balletto molte volte su molti palcoscenici in tutto il mondo, ma logicamente, vedendolo in questo teatro e ascoltando la meravigliosa musica di Čajkovskij eseguita dalla favolosa orchestra sinfonica, è un'esperienza che dovrebbe essere obbligatoria per tutti i cittadini del pianeta, anche se purtroppo non molti conoscono il balletto, si spera che questo aumenti l'amore per il balletto classico.Il teatro del liceo ha avuto la fortuna di avere sul suo palco una delle odette più famose al mondo, Margot Fonteyn negli anni '60.Ho visto il Lago dei cigni per la prima volta al liceo esattamente nel 2001, e con nientemeno che un'odette, che oserei dire non è stata superata, Lucia Lacarra, squisita, davvero, squisita, una delle migliori odette Ho visto nella mia vita e penso che vedrò.Ho avuto anche la fortuna di vedere Tamara Rojo nel 2015, cosa che mi ha sorpreso molto, perché non pensavo che la sua odette mi sarebbe piaciuta molto, e l'ho adorata, la sua odile, sì mi è piaciuta, molto, logicamente, perché è imbattibile con i suoi famosi fouettes de tre giri, e i suoi equilibri, i suoi arabeschi, insomma una ballerina meravigliosa, ma la sua interpretazione di Odette mi ha lasciato un ricordo meraviglioso.Logicamente, ho assistito ai cinque spettacoli che hanno tenuto, negli altri due spettacoli ho visto l'eccezionale Alina Cojocaru.gli spettacoli sono stati un grande successo, un grande successo, la compagnia ha offerto un lago dei cigni davvero meraviglioso.Qualche anno dopo, il Lago dei cigni è tornato con il Balletto dell'Opera di Praga, e mi è piaciuto molto, moltissimo.Ho assistito a due spettacoli, credo, e il pubblico era estasiato, sono stati spettacoli memorabili e l'orchestra suonava meravigliosamente, sono stati giorni da ricordare.In questa occasione verrà il Balletto dell'Opera di Roma con la sua direttrice, Eleonora Abagnatto, che curiosamente ha danzato sul palco del Liceo, e che ho visto, qualche anno fa, quando venne nel 2004 a danzare con la sua precedente compagnia, la Opera.de paris, Joyaux, altre funzioni memorabili che rimarranno nella memoria dei fan del Barcellona, ​​è stata una grande opportunità per me rivedere Marie Agnes Gillot, Agnes Letestu, Jean Guillaume Bart e Jose Martínez, non poteva venire a Barcellona, ​​Manuel Legris, mi sarebbe piaciuto molto vederlo, ma alla fine non è potuto venire.In questo luglio 2024 arriverà come dico, l'Opera di Roma con la sua favolosa e meravigliosa compagnia che ottiene tanto successo ovunque vada, e che ha ottenuto un clamoroso successo con la bayadere qualche mese fa, il suo Lago dei cigni è una proposta meravigliosa, e sono sicuro che sarà un grande successo, e logicamente, l'orchestra suonerà come sempre, e come dicono gli italiani, alla grande.I giorni delle funzioni saranno dal 19 al 23 luglio 2024.