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As a rule Hamilton was second or third in figures to a school figures specialist such as Jean-Christophe Simond or somebody and pulled to victory in the free skate, a generally successful M.O. as Scotty had not lost a competition since 1980. This time he was number one. He wasn’t feeling well in Sarajevo and so he did not shine in the free, finishing second in the short and long programs to Brian Orser. Orser was seventh in the figures as I recall and it’s a credit to his remarkable gifts as a free skater that he was able to haul himself up to the silver.
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Andante.com, RIP
dirac replied to dirac's topic in Other Performing & Fine Arts: Performances, Exhibits, Films, and Events
This is welcome news, Anthony_NYC. Thank you for the update! -
Yes. And quoting Paul Parish from earlier in this thread:
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One of the many agreeable aspects of the book, as I noticed during a recent re-read, is that the structure enables you to "dip into" various sections without losing anything in the way of clarity; the reader knows exactly where s/he is. I'm also struck by the stunning amount of reseach and detail worn so lightly. Even as a ballet is examined in the minutest detail, we never lose the forest for the trees.
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Things are going to get interesting at the Met under the new regime. Anthony Tommasini in the Times: I really don’t see what Broadway has to offer that opera doesn’t. It’s easy to make jokes about Webber, but I’d not want to see Sondheim at the Met, either – he doesn’t write operas any more than Webber, in spite of the efforts of some to make out that he does.
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Galina Gorchakova
dirac replied to Canary's topic in Other Performing & Fine Arts: Performances, Exhibits, Films, and Events
Thanks to everyone who responded. Sometimes Google doesn't tell us everything. -
Andante.com, RIP
dirac replied to dirac's topic in Other Performing & Fine Arts: Performances, Exhibits, Films, and Events
It's nice to know of all the sources still out there. The helpful NYT article by Anne Midgette posted by Anthony_NYC sounded a very positive note. -
"Behind the Curtain:The Body, Control, and Ballet"
dirac replied to Petite_Arabesque's topic in Writings on Ballet
I couldn't put it better than Helene did. I also thought this quote from Leigh (it's on the older thread) is worth repeating. -
True, grace. Among other things, I found the account of her last years most moving. A very brave lady.
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Dancing with the Stars: Season 2
dirac replied to miliosr's topic in Modern, Contemporary, and Other Dance
Off topic. Not only does Barry still have fans, but he may rise to the top of the charts shortly, although I am not sure I regard this as a Good Thing. An article on his new album, with a recap of his career, below. http://www.undercover.com.au/news/2006/feb...rrymanilow.html One of the odd things about advancing years is that you develop a certain perverse affection for stuff you used to hate, just because it’s older, like you. I can’t tell you how much I hated Manilow when I was a kid (“Oh, Mandy, you came and you gave without taking,” etc.) Never would I have thought that I’d listen to “Copacabana” with a smile on my face, as I did the other night. But I digress. Back to the show. -
Can a "genius" or a "real artist" be a decent pers
dirac replied to Leigh Witchel's topic in Closed Polls
Thanks for contributing your thoughts, leonid. Very true. -
Hmmm. Very thought provoking post, GWTW. My own comments: I’d suggest that Jack is prepared to take the risk, but he can’t get Ennis to do so, because Ennis’ character and background are such that they won’t permit him even to contemplate it. This picture really isn’t Romeo and Juliet material, and although it was a shrewd move to market it as a "Titanic" style love story -- check out the ads -- it was also misleading. (This wasn’t so much of an issue in the short story for several reasons, but my own feeling was that Proulx wasn’t emphasizing that they can’t get together, but that they don’t. I hope this distinction makes sense.) Perfectly legitimate reaction. I did think that the filmmakers were hedging their bets a bit, going out of their way for example to make the wives unsympathetic lest the audience feel too sorry for them. GWTW, I think you’re referring to this passage in the NYRB review? Other thoughts?
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Sure does. I think that even if you don't have great technical knowledge, if you have an eye and an ear you'll notice when the dancing isn't right.
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Ismene Brown on art and ice skating in The Telegraph. Time to recapture that flying feeling