Amour Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Back to Olga, she isn't scheduled to dance at ABT until June 5, still more than 2 months away. That does give her some time. But not a huge amount. And her not having danced since late Oct. (and not scheduled for April) is not a good sign. If Olga can't do Bayadere, another possible replacement occurred to me - Kristina Shapran of the Mariinsky. Kristina and Olga were the 2 top Vaganova graduates in 2011 and they both performed Nikya (on alternate nights) in their graduation performance. Since Kimin Kim is already at ABT that week (and he and Kristina have danced together), I suppose that's a possible pairing. It also turns out Shapran, Kim and Parrish are the dancers representing the Mariinsky at YAGP this year. However both Kim and Shapran are still soloists; Chudin and Obraztsova are principals. Thus,the more likely scenario, as I said in an earlier post, is Chudin comes and dances with Obraztsova (who will already be here rehearsing R&J). But I will miss the great warmth and chemistry (and artistry) that Chudin and Smirnova share. Link to comment
abatt Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm concerned that they will stick Hee Seo into Smirnova's spot (move her from Gamzatti to Nikiya), as she is scheduled to dance both roles that week anyway. Link to comment
Natalia Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 If Chudin remains as the Solor, then it is likelier that his new Nikiya may be Obraztsova rather than Shapran, although I'd make a trip to NY for either one. Hope you're wrong about Hee Seo, abatt. Link to comment
Drew Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I mentioned on another thread (re ABT): Asked about Smirnova's injury in an interview published on "Bachtrack.com" Filin says he hopes Smirnova will make her return to Bolshoi repertory in the new Possokhov Hero of Our Time--which is supposed to premier in July. Don't know what that means about her ABT appearances, but I can guess... Link to comment
Natalia Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I'm wondering if Julie Kent, who canceled her two DC appearances last week, will be well enough to dance at the Met? Injuries can last weeks and months. So Smirnova and possibly Kent. Maybe one other London-based guest, too? Hope not. At least ABT has acknowledged Hallberg's being out. (Sad that he, too, is out.) Link to comment
MadameP Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Saw her dance SL with RB this evening. Let's just say I now understand why the Bolshoi would prefer her not to dance it. I have to agree. I love Obraztsova in so many roles, but Odette/Odile is just not her role. Link to comment
ricaineballet Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 It looks like Olga Smirnova is coming back from her injury. She is cast as Tatiana for Onegin on May 29 at the Bolshoi. Link to comment
Amour Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 That's great news!!! It's too bad it's too late for her to come with Chudin to the Met. But I hope she is healthy and can stay that way for awhile. Link to comment
volcanohunter Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 While Smirnova is scheduled to appear at the Benois prize gala on May 26, her performance in Onegin has been canceled. Link to comment
Drew Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 While Smirnova is scheduled to appear at the Benois prize gala on May 26, her performance in Onegin has been canceled. That's worrying... Link to comment
Buddy Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Made Principal ! http://www.bolshoi.ru/en/persons/ballet/1616/ (Thanks once again to the all seeing Sophia at Dansomanie for posting this) Link to comment
Drew Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 A warm congratulations to Olga Smirnova . Link to comment
Natalia Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I just heard...that is fantastic! Link to comment
Buddy Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I forgot to mention.... Je l'adore ! Link to comment
abatt Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Looks like her decision to go the Bolshoi worked out very well. Happy to hear this good news. I hope she appears in the US again soon. Link to comment
choriamb Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Congratulations to her! Link to comment
Cygnet Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Congratulations to the Bolshoi Ballet's newest prima! Brava Olga Link to comment
Syrene Hvid Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I'm so happy to hear this! Congratulations to her!! Link to comment
KarenAG Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Excellent!! Congratulations, Olga! I saw her dance in Don Quixote at Saratoga in 2014!! Link to comment
Fleurdelis Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 So amazing to see Olga Smirnova break new ground in Maillot's innovative staging of the Sleeping Beauty. She is showing tremendous range for a classical ballerina in the Vaganova mold. Link to comment
Fleurdelis Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 And an amazing rehearsal video to go with it http://www.balletsdemontecarlo.com/fr/actualites/invites-prestigieux-belle Link to comment
Fleurdelis Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 A few excerpts from the performance of La Belle. Olga absolutely gorgeous. Link to comment
Drew Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Thanks for the links above... Link to comment
DD6948 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Olga will be dancing the live broadcast of the Bolshoi's Sleeping Beauty on Sunday, Jan 22 in cinemas! Her Prince will be Semyon Chudin bolshoiballetincinema.com Link to comment
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