sandik Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 One of my dance fantasies is to transport myself back in time to the Mercury Theater in London. Just to see these ballets done as they were danced originally. Maybe not better. But surely an experience. Oh, that's my understanding about the afterlife -- I get to see all the works that I missed, especially by being born when I was. And if I really like them (and I was really good) I get to learn them. Link to comment
sandik Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Part is too sophisticated and glam to be Caroline. It's more of a waif part, I think. The designated waifs in the company are Vishneva, Seo and Kent. I would have liked to see Abrera in Part's role in a second cast. I don't know how ABT casts this ballet right now, but has Part danced the other woman? And if not, do you think it would be a good role for her? Link to comment
Drew Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 According to her ABT biography, Part has danced the other woman or "Episode in His Past"... Link to comment
sandik Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Part has danced the other woman ... Anyone here have a first-hand report? Link to comment
FauxPas Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Anyone here have a first-hand report? Part is magnificent as "An Episode in his Past" in "Jardin aux Lilas" - and she was again on Tuesday night. Part is very mature and commanding and sensual and throws herself into the acting with abandon. Part does very well in these period dramatic ballets. Link to comment
atm711 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Part is too sophisticated and glam to be Caroline. It's more of a waif part, I think. The designated waifs in the company are Vishneva, Seo and Kent. I would have liked to see Abrera in Part's role in a second cast. Caroline a waif?? not likely---the best interpreter of the role in the US was Nora Kaye---hardly a waif,,, Link to comment
fondoffouettes Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Stella to debut Giselle with Shklyarov, replacing Semionova: http://metopera.org/metopera/season/single/reserve.aspx?perf=13274 Mussel, this is such HUGE news that I hope you don't mind me reposting it in this thread. I happen to already have tickets for that date, and while I hope Semionova is well, I'm THRILLED to get to see a Stella, Shklyarov and Part Giselle! Link to comment
mussel Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Stella to debut Giselle with Shklyarov, replacing Semionova: http://metopera.org/metopera/season/single/reserve.aspx?perf=13274 Finally, better late than never. Link to comment
nysusan Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 mussel, on 15 May 2015 - 12:17 PM, said: Stella to debut Giselle with Shklyarov, replacing Semionova: http://metopera.org/...aspx?perf=13274 Mussel, this is such HUGE news that I hope you don't mind me reposting it in this thread. I happen to already have tickets for that date, and while I hope Semionova is well, I'm THRILLED to get to see a Stella, Shklyarov and Part Giselle! BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO Stella! And what a cast to make your debut with. I am just so bummed that I'll be on vacation that weekend and won't be here to see her. Hopefully it will only be the first of many. Link to comment
abatt Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 So thrilled that Abrera is getting this chance. Knock em dead Stella. Wishing Semionova well, too. Link to comment
nanushka Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Stella to debut Giselle with Shklyarov, replacing Semionova: http://metopera.org/metopera/season/single/reserve.aspx?perf=13274 Finally, better late than never. Following that link just now, though, I see it has been changed back to Semionova. What's the deal?! Link to comment
nanushka Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Following that link just now, though, I see it has been changed back to Semionova. What's the deal?! And now it says Stella again! Link to comment
nysusan Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Following that link just now, though, I see it has been changed back to Semionova. What's the deal?! I'm still seeing Abrera Link to comment
abatt Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 We may make the Met website crash. Link to comment
fondoffouettes Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'm still seeing Abrera I think there is probably has something to do with that page recently being updated. It's showing a cached version (or something like that!) rather than the new version of the page when you refresh it. It's doing the same thing for me. But it always changes back to Stella after I refresh it a few times. Link to comment
California Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 The ABT calendar page is now showing Abrera. I just grabbed a ticket. Guess I'll be donating my NYCB ticket for that evening for a charitable contribution! Sorry NYCB! The Met Opera page is also updated with Abrera. Can't wait! Link to comment
abatt Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 They will probably allow you to exchange your NYCB ticket if you can get to the box office at least 24 hours beforehand. For all the Stella fans out there, since ticket sales seem to play a role in how McKenzie decides casting, please spread the word to any ballet fans to purchase tickets to Stella's Giselle. Link to comment
Natalia Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 LOL - trying to book my Stella GISELLE ticket and I think that the online Met box office has crashed. Will telephone. This is exciting! Link to comment
kaskait Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 This is going to be historic. A star will be born! Got my ticket. Oh yes. Link to comment
Balanchinomane Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Stella with Shklyarov and Part! This may be the best performance of the Season. And lucky me, I already have a front row seat. I'm doing a Happy Dance! Link to comment
Natalia Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Wait - wasn't Semionova dancing an excerpt from GISELLE at the gala, with Stella Myrta? Maybe they'll make Stella the Giselle for the gala and bring someone else as Myrta??? Link to comment
kaskait Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Wait - wasn't Semionova dancing an excerpt from GISELLE at the gala, with Stella Myrta? Maybe they'll make Stella the Giselle for the gala and bring someone else as Myrta??? That would be a good idea. Give everyone a sneak peak then do a little PR blitz announcing Abrera's performance on the 23rd. Link to comment
abatt Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 That would be a good idea. Give everyone a sneak peak then do a little PR blitz announcing Abrera's performance on the 23rd. Not happening. Kochetkova is now listed for the gala Giselle assignment, replacing Semionova. Abrera still listed in the the Myrta role for the gala. So when will they enlighten us about the remainder of Semionova's assignments this season? Link to comment
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