Condor

I absoutly agree with everyones comments about how absoutely beautiful Vishneva was is last nights Swan Lake. However, it is extremely sad that she blew the end of her "Black Swan" variation and the end of her fouettes, which I totally blame the concuctor's eratic tempos on.

Former NYCB dancer and Ballet Master, Victor Castelli passed away on Tuesday morning, February 8, 2005 of pneumonia, after being diagnosed with cancer last October. He was 52 Years old.

New York City Ballet will dedicate its final performance of "Mozartiana" this season to Victor’s memory, Sunday February 13 at 3:00pm. As many of you know Mr. B created the Gigue on Victor.

Victor was a great dancer and much loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

The arrangement information provided by Victor’s family is:

VICTOR CASTELLI

There will be a viewing Thursday, February 10, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at

Bizub-Parker Funeral Home

47 Main Street

Little Falls, New Jersey 07424

(973) 256-4700

for driving directions or more information go to: http://obit.bizub.com/obit_display.cgi?id=...listing=Current

The funeral will be on Friday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena

339 Pompton Avenue

Cedar Grove, New Jersey

973-239-7960

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions to be sent to

NYCB Dancer Emergency Fund

New York City Ballet

20 Lincoln Center

New York NY 10023