pherank Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 So many losses of late - this one at least, is not unexpected: https://www.sfballet.org/about/media-center/press-releases/17_LorenaRetirement?source=26534& It will be sad to see you go, Lorena. Link to comment
Terez Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Agreed on all levels! : ( Ugh, I hope all if this isn't a sign of how 2017 is going to continue to unfold [everywhere]... Link to comment
cubanmiamiboy Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) I saw the very beginnings of Lorena's career back in 1990 in Havana. She was a wave a fresh air from the aging stars of the company, but she was never blessed by the Powers that Be. She was never allowed to dance Giselle, and by the time she defected she was the black sheep of the Cuban ballet. Hence, she was never allowed to go back, unlike her peers Acosta or Carreno. During the mid 90's she was really a rising star. Glad that she could find in SFB the niche she didn't get in Cuba. As Myrtha, 1990. As Kitri, in US. Carmen, with the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami. William Tell pdd. Early 90's. Edited January 25, 2017 by cubanmiamiboy Link to comment
Josette Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) I saw Lorena Feijoo dance one of the most glorious, heartfelt Giselles that I had ever seen about five years ago - such beautiful, expressive arms and hands. I loved her also as the lead in Raymonda Act III and she was unforgettable in Liam Scarlett's Hummingbird. She is a generous, musical ballerina who is very much loved. It is another season where we are seeing several beloved dancers retire (i.e., Vanessa Zahorian and Davit Karapetyan). A mutual friend introduced me to Lorena and Vitor Luiz several years ago and she had such a kind and loving soul, switching the conversation away from herself. Edited May 25, 2017 by Josette Link to comment
cubanmiamiboy Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, Josette said: I saw Lorena Feijoo dance one of the most glorious, heartfelt Giselles that I had ever seen about five years ago - such beautiful, expressive arms... And all that considering she doesn't has the elongated, fragile frame so favored for this role. She is rather muscular, broad shouldered. I loved her as Odile, Kitri and Myrtha. I only saw her once in Giselle, here in Miami, and she was indeed beautiful against prototype. Link to comment
Paul Parish Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 And she was the best Kitri I've ever seen -- nobody else comes close. Awesome performance. Link to comment
cubanmiamiboy Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 8 hours ago, Paul Parish said: And she was the best Kitri I've ever seen -- nobody else comes close. Awesome performance. Yes indeed. Link to comment
Helene Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I was always when I visited San Francisco and saw her cast. I've loved her in everything I've seen her in. Link to comment
miliosr Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) Cross-posting this from the 'Links' thread: http://www.sfchronicle.com/performance/article/Feijoo-taking-her-final-steps-at-SF-Ballet-11065862.php I would draw attention to the second paragraph without adding any commentary of any kind, which would violate board policy. Edited April 13, 2017 by miliosr Link to comment
Drew Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Link didn't work for me...don't know why... Link to comment
miliosr Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, Drew said: Link didn't work for me...don't know why... Drew: Give it another go -- I think I got the link to work. Link to comment
Helene Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I'm sure we'll find out soon enough. Link to comment
Drew Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, miliosr said: Drew: Give it another go -- I think I got the link to work. Yes, it worked -- thank you. And I guess...oh dear. Link to comment
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