volcanohunter Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 This is a bit of a doozy. Because Alice Renavand was injured during what should have been her final performance of Giselle, her retirement performance will take place next season. Last week the Paris Opera Ballet had posted a lovely interview about what it was like to debut as Giselle for her final performances. Link to comment
volcanohunter Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 Mathieu Ganio carried her out for her bows regardless. Link to comment
ECat Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Oh how heartbreaking for her. Well it looks like she as able to at least get through part of Act 2. I wish her so much success and health in her next endeavor. Link to comment
volcanohunter Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Renavand had four successful performances earlier in the run. As far as I could make out from the audio, this performance was completed by Bleuenn Battistoni. I know the audience had come to see Renavand, but I can't help but think that she shouldn't have had to hobble out at the end. Link to comment
silvermash Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 It was heartbreaking. She just made the entrance of Giselle and got injured in the jumps after the turns. There was a full run of bows from the cast with Bleuenn Battistoni who replaced her so nearly for the entire act. Alice just came in at the end with Aurélie Dupont and Alexander Neef for just these moments to explain she will be back. I think it was reassuring for the audience who came for her to see her smile a little. Link to comment
volcanohunter Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Renavand is scheduled to appear in Béjart's Bolero on May 24 and 28. Has she danced it before? I took a quick look at the online archive and didn't find anything. https://www.operadeparis.fr/saison-22-23/ballet/maurice-bejart#distribution Link to comment
volcanohunter Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 Fingers crossed that Renavand's proper farewell will take place on Sunday as planned. Link to comment
Josette Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Yes, she said in an interview that the ballet was new for her. She had quite a recovery period after her injury, so it is all the more impressive. Link to comment
silvermash Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Indeed, I saw her two days ago in her fist show and she was stunning. Her interpretation was brilliant and totally of her own with a very moving final... I'm looking forwards for her farewell tomorrow ! Link to comment
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