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It’s puzzling. Why does Amazon list it as out of stock ( and not available for pre-order) after the published release date? Why such a small, not very well-known publisher? Why has there been no mention of this anywhere but here, as far as I can tell? The excerpt certainly whetted my interest.

The quality of the live music in Illinoise (even if you’re not a huge fan of Sufjan Stevens) was one of its high points.

Gia Kourlas’s review summed up my feelings very well. I’m amazed ( but guess I shouldn’t be) that this sappy show is going to Broadway. It will be interesting to see how it fares and if it gets any Tony nominations. As others may have noted, Robbie Fairchild is not transferring to Broadway but is going to London to star in a stage adaptation of The Actor.

And here’s the link to Amanpour’s interview with Ratmansky this week. It contains a clip of Solitude. https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2024/02/21/alexei-ratmansky-amanpour-solitude-ballet.cnn

The NYCB podcast on Liebeslieder is up and it’s excellent. Silas Farley is, as always, a well-informed host who asks great questions, and he interviews Calegari and Cook. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/city-ballet-the-podcast/id1479330738?i=1000643354021

I ordered and paid for the PDF only evening before last. I was charged, and received an email acknowledgment of my order, but nothing more. I wrote to Eakins Press by email inquiring about when I would receive the PDF and have not received a response. Any similar experiences?

Yes, it was the same film, and I loved it!

I suspect that PC2 has been moved at Tiler Peck’s request. She’s been flying back and forth to snd from California to be with her ailing father. Yesterday on Instagram she reported that he had had a setback. I’ve been worried that she wouldn’t dance today and will be grateful to see her in the role.

Not sure where to raise this question about SAB but am posting here. Did anyone else see Devin Alberda’s post on X/Twitter yesterday? I’m wondering if anyone knows who at SAB he is referring to. https://x.com/dalberda/status/1697663047974740453?s=61&t=MKfOKFa8DN0lCKuLHShGNA in case the link doesn’t work, his text was : “Maybe firing one of Balanchine’s chosen teachers from the School of American Ballet isn’t the best way to kick off celebrating the 75th anniversary of New York City Ballet.”

I think Mira is fine. She went to classes last week and has been rehearsing for Vail. Not sure why she was t in Saratoga I thought yesterday’s SPAC performances were stellar. Sara Mearns brings all her genius and emotion to Swan Lake. Jovani, Joseph Gordon and Daniel Ulbricht were great sailors, and I love seeing Indiana’s flirtatiousness inFancy Free. I won’t comment on Firebird as I just can’t warm to it or to LaFreniere in the role. Last night’s performance—the closing night of NYCB’s week at SPAC—of Copland Dance Episodes was beautiful. Miriam Miller and Russell Jantzen were gorgeous together. You could feel the emotion, as per her Instagram it was their final performance together before his retirement. Mejia dazzled, as he always does. Chun Wai Chan and Alexa Maxwell were also top form. I’m not sure this is a work that will endure for the ages but I love seeing the Company dance it. Justin Peck brings out some beautiful qualities in these dancers. And it’s thrilling to hear the music. Yesterday’s matinee seemed close to sold out. This crowd loves story ballets, especially Swan Lake. Sadly, lots of empty seats last night. Begore the performance, Jon Stafford announced that znYCB’s SPAC engagement in 2024 will be July 9-13.

Maria Kowroski was a fantastic Carabosse last night. I'm not sure if Bradley and V-V are injured or ill. A few of the dancers wore masks through last night’s rehearsal. V-V was excellent this season. But his absence last night gave us Mejia as a Jester—he went for broke and was thrilling. Re Georgina: she danced in Ratmansky’s Voices last weekend. It was one the the best performances of hers I’ve ever seen.

I agree 100%, Cobweb. Loved seeing these dancers in this sumptuous work. Joseph Gordon is the epitome of a prince. And Mira—what a star! they all worked so hard— I feel for them having to dance it again, for a full house, tomorrow night.

Great chart, pirouette!! Thank you. What do the blue and yellow shadings represent (or did I miss that in an earlier post?

I don’t think that’s Miriam Miller, although there’s a strong resemblance. The male is Gilbert Bolden

These reasons may be off-base, but 1) Ball is engaged to Zac Posen, a big supporter who provided gowns and men’s eveningwear for many company members for the fall Gaga, and 2) Uhlbricht is dancing with Twyla Tharp this coming week so likely busy with rehearsals there.