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I was told today that it is possible Shirinkina's promotion stems from other political issues (twas ever thus) inside the theatre, ie who she is dating and such. We will see how far she goes...
Interesting. I have seen Maria on stage only briefly and thought she was very graceful, graceful in a very special fluid way that only small dancers tend to be. In fact she reminds me of Obraztsova. If Shirinkina is indeed in favor, then I see the two shorter ladies competing for the same roles as First and Second soloists respectively.
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I have been told here lately by more than one that Fateyev is not keen on taller ballerinas; I am surprised Lopatkina is actually opening the London tour bc am told her treatment is not what it should be here at home. Skorik's debut is more a decision that she should perhaps be the nxt to carry the reigns than utter preparation on her part. (I reviewed both debuts & posted on Cd.com FYI)
Catherine, Catherine, thank you for having lifted the veil of mystery over Fateev‘s preferences in dancers' height. This is fascinating indeed. Not sure though why you directed us to go to Cd.com to read your posts. It says: “Bank CD Interest Rates”
...Of course there is absolutely nothing wrong in taking interest in Mariinsky AND cd interest rates.
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I think they mean limited range --
"The entire compass of tones; the entire compass of tones of a voice or an instrument. [1913 Webster]" Link
Thank you for having clarified the concept for Lidewij. There is one thing I would like to add, though: my opinion is just that - singular form. I have no business dealings with any ballet company, nor am I in contact with any dancer.
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I didn't have Somova in mind when I was thinking of dancers breaking conventions while contributing to the artform
No, it's I who have Somova in mind when thinking about breaking conventions and extending chorographical language and its means of expression.
Leaving Somova and Novikova aside, Evgenia remains a dancer of limited diapason and not necessarily due to lack of opportunities or even her height or lack of, if you will. Her Kitri is reminiscent of her Juliet and Juliet of her Giselle. No matter what the role, Obraztsova remains her sweet self, someone whom one wants to hug and protect. Plausible quality, granted, but hardly the one that challenges conventions and breaks boundaries. I don’t want to see any dancer criticized unnecessarily, but neither am I inclined to see qualities in one where no such qualities are apparent.
As for your off topic mentionings, one doesn’t need to go to youtube for meaniness. Just browse Mariinsky thread here and you will see that sparing dancers’ feelings has not been its dominant theme by any stretch of imagination. Quite the contrary, they don’t pull punches, so to say.
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The true hallmark of a great artist is an unabiding passion for his or her art, all the while challenging the conventions, limitations or boundaries of that very platform itself.
This is something I eagerly agree with. Multi-faceted Alina Somova comes to mind as someone who challenges the boundaries, but also Makarova and Mezentseva who did it in the past.
As for Obraztsova I wish her the very best in her pursuit of illusive perfection and on the stage of her choice
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Not sure who Genichka is.
It might be a demunitive nick name for Evgenia (full name). Genya/Zhenya, then Genechka, Genichka?
Thank you, YID. Cygnet took pains to clarify the issue by replacing references to Genechka with Evgenia. Obraztsova is undoubtedly the darling of balletomanes (at least a group of them), while Novikova's exquisite beauty and polished technique immensely appeal to regular theatre goers. She is also well respected and much liked by her peers. From what I have seen of Olesya's Raymonda, I am mostly impressed. O-O, of course, is another animal altogether.
I also don’t see why Evgenia shouldn’t continue her apparently successful engagement with Stanislavky Theatre in Moscow. After all, Mariinsky is not the only professional company in the world, although, granted, very prestigious. If an artist feels that his or her talent is showcased to better advantage in theatre A, why should he or she be compelled to perform a certain role in theatre B? True art is not about prestige after all.
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Olesya Novikova is an exquisite and fine tuned dancer, most deserved of the role. Not sure who Genichka is.
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Did you notice the dropped / flung tambourine?
Poor girl
Stanislavsky, although not in the same league as Mariinsky or the Bolshoi, has come a long way. Not sure if I would go out of my way if Stanislavsky comes for a visit. For Mikhailovsky, on the other hand, I certainly would.
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PS. of course, this is only my impression and I hope it is OK to express one (?)
Opinions and impressions are fine, when they are backed up; you described what you saw, even if others of us saw the performance differently.
It's agendas that are not.
I agree with you wholeheartedly, Helene. Agendas, whether they aim to elevate or down trod a dancer, should have no place on a dance forum.
Having said that, I saw what I saw on the video introduced. Perhaps, Evgenia is better as Odette. I am looking forward to her Odette video with untainted opinion and uncorrupted heart.
I apologie once again that my impression doesn’t align with your own.
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Sorry for not sharing your enthusiasm, guys. I have watched the video most carefully: Obraztsova's arms are floppy, shoulders drooping and the pirouettes are positively epileptic. Not awful, of course, but hardly a revelation I was hoping for. Semen Chudin, on the other hand, is a pleasant surprise.
PS. of course, this is only my impression and I hope it is OK to express one (?)
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Mariinsky Theatre Fackbook page posted this blog review today of Millipied's "Without" dress rehearsal:
These are most beautiful, but more importantly quite insightful photos which give us a glimpse into behind the scene world of Mariinsky. Thank you, little-junkie, for finding this treasure.
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Thank you for haven provided the translation of the article, Helene. I had to read twice to believe it. "Reliable shoulder" count grows alarmingly high... or should I say low?
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Changes at Bolshoi Helm happened once again! This time it is Ruslan Pronin who has replaced recently appointed Yan Godovsky as the Managing Director of Bolshoi Ballet:
http://www.itar-tass.com/txt/level2.html?NewsID=16158875&PageNum=0
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When will CASTING be known for the upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center?
http://kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showEvent&event=BLBSI
First chance to see CNB live. Can someone please enlighten me on the public's darlings as well as your very own favorites?
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Having read and on this very board ( here ) about moscovites throwing brooms and what not at performing artists on stage, let us hope that whatever they throw (if they do indeed) safely flies over and way above Evgenia's pretty head.
She is lovely in the video!
PS. It appears to me that Obraztsova finishes her arabesques sideways rather than straight back, perhaps because it is more difficult to do them en tournant.
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What I would like to know is where the author of the article took her history and art appreciation courses?
Miriam Elder of Guardian writes:
But the Bolshoi theatre, which gave the world Vaslav Nijinsky, Ekaterina Maximova and Mikhail Baryshnikov, is in danger of gaining a reputation for something altogether different.
Both Vaslav Nijinsky and Mikhail Baryshnikov were alumni of Vaganova Academy (previously known as the Imperial School of Ballet) and product of Kirov-Mariinsky. Although, she got one of the three right. Amazing!
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I hadn't heard the name either. Thanks for the heads up! If you put her name into "search" on YouTube, several things come up.
I did just that. Young Olga has the most amazing pair of feet, supple and beautifully arched.
Dorothée Gilbert is a joy to watch.
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I see that OLGA SMIRNOVA -- who hasn't even yet graduated from the Vaganova Academy but whose progress has been charted by many of us for years -- will also dance in this gala. Amazing, considering that she won't be graduating until June.
Wow! A new Mariinsky starlet? Natalia, did you see Olga Smirnova in action, so to speak? Also, who do you refer to when you say "by many of us"? And who exactly charted her progress?
The reason I ask so many queastions is because I never even heard the name, but would love to learn more about the young lady and powers behind her metioric rise. Many thanks.
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More on the subject...
Prominent business publication Komersant wrote:
Напомним, что 15 марта закончился контракт у худрука Большого Юрия Бурлаки. На его место дирекция планировала пригласить Махарбека Вазиева, директора труппы миланского «Ла Скала». В случае его отказа намечался запасной кандидат: управляющий балетом Большого Геннадий Янин.
http://www.kommersant.ru/Doc/1604631
Basically it says that Bolshoi management planned to invite Makhar Vaziev to take over Yuri Burlaka's post, while Gennady Yanin remained first runner-up in the event Vaziev turns them down.
PS. Google translator does an adequate job.
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Helene, I have made necessary corrections to my first post on the subject, replacing “press release” with "mainstream press". Thank you for brining it to my attention.
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which means that as of the time Iksanova made the statement, Vaziev was the front-runner in according to Iksanova. According to the translation of the Rossiyskaya Gazeta article, Vaziev was also Iksanova's preferred candidate:
As a side note – it’s Iksanov, not Iksanova. Anatoly Iksanov is Director General of the Bolshoi Theatre. More information on him here.
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The rules on Ballet Alert! are similar in both cases: there must be a citation substantiating the assertion. For example a statement like "the position of Artistic Director of the Bolshoi had been offered to Makher Vaziev first and foremost, fact which is supported by numerous press releases of the day [or was widely reported]." must be substantiated by citations to actual press release(s) or press statements. It is fine to say that the official press release/press statement was published in "Newspaper A", "Magazine B", and discussed on TV Station C, and was picked up by numerous other media outlets. "Numerous" alone is unsubstantiated.
Very well, let me try again...
Several mainstream publications reported that Markar Vaziev was number one choice for the position of Atistic Director of the Bolshoi. Rossiyskaya Gazeta wrote:
Генеральный директор Большого театра Анатолий Иксанов на прошлой неделе заявил, что из множества кандидатов на должность он отдает предпочтение Махару Вазиеву. И это было предсказуемо: его репутация балетного интенданта безусловна благодаря 13-летней успешной деятельности в Мариинском театре. Но нынешний контракт Вазиева с театром Ла Скала действует до второй половины 2012 года, и он решил его не прерывать.
http://www.rg.ru/2011/03/18/filin-site.html
And this is as mainstream as it gets. ITAR-TASS wrote:
Так что с 15 марта у балета Большого театра должен появиться новый худрук. По словам Иксанова, на эту должность рассматриваются несколько кандидатур, среди наиболее вероятных - Махар Вазиев.
http://www.itar-tass.com/txt/level2.html?NewsID=16024452&PageNum=0
If there are further problems with my wording, Helene, don't hesitate to point them out for I will be more than happy to make necessary corrections.
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Thank you, Cignet. This makes a very fascinated reading, However, none of the links offered address the following speculation of yours:
Quite simply, the Bolshoi turned Vaziev's wish-list down. He wanted to bring himself, his wife and Somova with him, in addition to the not yet Vaganova graduated little sister (Alexandra Somova) as a coryphee by-passing the Bolshoi corps.Surely, one must have a reliable source for making such bold statement, no? Allow me to quote site administrator's own words:
Links to these press releases from mainstream press or official company websites, please. Fan sites are not official sources.
Do "certain Mariinsky principals and soloists whom" one happen to know qualify as such? And if they do, who exactly are these "certain Mariinsky principals and soloists"?
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Links to these press releases from mainstream press or official company websites, please. Fan sites are not official sources.
With pleasure:
Генеральный директор Большого театра Анатолий Иксанов на прошлой неделе заявил, что из множества кандидатов на должность он отдает предпочтение Махару Вазиеву. И это было предсказуемо: его репутация балетного интенданта безусловна благодаря 13-летней успешной деятельности в Мариинском театре. Но нынешний контракт Вазиева с театром Ла Скала действует до второй половины 2012 года, и он решил его не прерывать.
http://www.rg.ru/2011/03/18/filin-site.html
... A very reputable publication, I might add. There are other, of course.
Now this:
His "leadership" was so outrageous, that MacMillan's widow, Lady Deborah MacMillan almost pulled it because of his ineptitude as well as his inability to deal with the theatre's unions.
Sorry to be so dense, but why on earth Deborah MacMillan who resides in GB if I am not mistaken cares about union situation in Italy?
Quite simply, the Bolshoi turned Vaziev's wish-list down. He wanted to bring himself, his wife and Somova with him, in addition to the not yet Vaganova graduated little sister (Alexandra Somova) as a coryphee by-passing the Bolshoi corps.Cygnet, will you kindly substantiate the above claims with relevant links, thus satisfying "no gossip" rule of the board? Will be very much obliged.
She is certainly a vey special dancer, although with somewhat limited diapason, my opinion, of course.
Maria Shirinkina promoted to 2nd Soloist
in Kirov-Mariinsky Ballet
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Diana Vishneva had been made Principal long before she danced O-O with her native Mariinsky, in fact some 9-10 years before. Perhaps not promoting Evgenia to Principal has less to do with how close Obraztova comes to Mariinsky's vision of O-O and more to do with other qualities or lack of, if you will.
Personally I believe in wisdom of Mariinsky’s management, which consists of talented individuals who devoted their lives to the famed theatre and understand specifics of St. Petersburg culture and traditions better than you or I can ever dream to. It is true that promotion policies there are different from that of ROH or ABT. But why should they be similar? Thanks heavens Mariinsky is different!