A slightly earlier contemporary to Marius Petipa was Arthur Saint-Léon. Preceding Petipa in the role of Maître de ballet of the Imperial Ballet, Saint-Léon arrived in Saint Petersburg in 1859, holding his post for 10 years. During that time he'd create and stage ballets for the company, and one of them, was 1864's Fiammetta, often … Continue reading Forgotten Ballets: Fiammetta, 1864
Month: May 2022
Review: An Evening of Music and Dance, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Saturday 7th May 2022
I was happy to sit down in the Royal Concert Hall on Saturday evening. Last time I was there it was to see School of Rock, and it was nice to see the beauty of the auditorium without a musical stage and backdrop set up. But more selfishly, I was sitting in the front row … Continue reading Review: An Evening of Music and Dance, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Saturday 7th May 2022
The Mystery of the Grand Italian Opera Company in Liverpool, 1882
Among the programmes in my collection is one of my eldest: a visit to Liverpool by a Grand Italian Opera Company. It was a fully reputable tour, yet newspaper reports indicate that the scheduled performances never took place. I aim to find out why. Through my collecting I've become more well-versed in the world of … Continue reading The Mystery of the Grand Italian Opera Company in Liverpool, 1882
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