sf_herminator Posted April 4, 2024 Posted April 4, 2024 Just received an email: Mark your calendar for April 16 when the 2024-25 Season will be announced. Stay tuned!!!
Josette Posted April 4, 2024 Posted April 4, 2024 The email also said that the company will be performing this fall in Madrid: "SF Ballet will tour to Madrid this October with eight performances of Helgi Tomasson's Swan Lake at the historic Teatro Real, one of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe. This is SF Ballet’s first international tour since 2019, and its first visit to Madrid."
pherank Posted April 10, 2024 Posted April 10, 2024 On 4/4/2024 at 4:12 PM, Josette said: The email also said that the company will be performing this fall in Madrid: "SF Ballet will tour to Madrid this October with eight performances of Helgi Tomasson's Swan Lake at the historic Teatro Real, one of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe. This is SF Ballet’s first international tour since 2019, and its first visit to Madrid." Of all the things that make the company distinct, and all the things that SFB does well, why choose Swan Lake? And only Swan Lake?
Phrenchphry11 Posted April 10, 2024 Posted April 10, 2024 14 hours ago, pherank said: Of all the things that make the company distinct, and all the things that SFB does well, why choose Swan Lake? And only Swan Lake? That's a great point. I wonder which ballets make SFB the most money? I wouldn't be shocked if Swan Lake sells out more easily than other shows, but I also assume the cost of shipping all the sets/costumes will be quite high. SFB is certainly very good at full length classics, but I think Swan Lake pretty far from what they do best and make them interesting as a company. I feel like of the works they've done this season, Broken Wings and MADCAP represent the company and its skills much better. Maybe even Midsummer, given the American choreographer and several dancers in the company with Balanchine training.
its the mom Posted April 10, 2024 Posted April 10, 2024 Many times, it's the theatre that requests the ballet(s) to be performed. Perhaps it was Teatro Real's choice?
pherank Posted April 17, 2024 Posted April 17, 2024 On 4/10/2024 at 9:25 AM, Phrenchphry11 said: I feel like of the works they've done this season, Broken Wings and MADCAP represent the company and its skills much better. Maybe even Midsummer, given the American choreographer and several dancers in the company with Balanchine training. All good suggestions, and I feel like an audience would be lucky to get to see SFB perform A Midsummer Night's Dream. That's a great show. But touring with a mixed-rep for every other night would be worthwhile too - then they could really show off their impresssive range. On 4/10/2024 at 11:33 AM, its the mom said: Many times, it's the theatre that requests the ballet(s) to be performed. Perhaps it was Teatro Real's choice? That's very possible. Certainly you would expect the theatre to know the local audience. But Madrid is a sophisticated arts town, one would think the dance audience would enjoy seeing SFB's range of talents.
Josette Posted April 17, 2024 Posted April 17, 2024 Madrid may need a dose of Swan Lake. I know that Los Angeles certainly does, as the last time we had Swan Lake at the Los Angeles Music Center or Segerstrom Center of the Arts was around 2012. I was advised by an excellent source that we would have Swan Lake in 2025, but that season has not yet been announced officially, so we wait a bit longer for confirmation ....
pherank Posted April 18, 2024 Posted April 18, 2024 6 hours ago, Josette said: Madrid may need a dose of Swan Lake. I know that Los Angeles certainly does, as the last time we had Swan Lake at the Los Angeles Music Center or Segerstrom Center of the Arts was around 2012. I was advised by an excellent source that we would have Swan Lake in 2025, but that season has not yet been announced officially, so we wait a bit longer for confirmation .... Classical ballet in LA has certainly struggled. You have just reminded me of the time I went to see Ekaterina Kondaurova and the Mariinsky perform Swan Lake in Costa Mesa, because I wanted to see a traditional version of Swan Lake. Seems like a lifetime ago.
Josette Posted April 18, 2024 Posted April 18, 2024 7 minutes ago, pherank said: Classical ballet in LA has certainly struggled. You have just reminded me of the time I went to see Ekaterina Kondaurova and the Mariinsky perform Swan Lake in Costa Mesa, because I wanted to see a traditional version of Swan Lake. Seems like a lifetime ago. I was there. She was superb and had the most successful characterization in making the two roles different that I have seen.
pherank Posted April 18, 2024 Posted April 18, 2024 5 minutes ago, Josette said: I was there. She was superb and had the most successful characterization in making the two roles different that I have seen. Yes, it was a great performance. The Costa Mesa crowd tends to be "clap happy", but much of that applause was deserved. I knew of Kondaurova because she was the first really believable 'contemporary' dance performer the Mariinsky had. I think those early tours were partly intended for Kondaurova to prove herself as a classical ballerina. She was an up-and-comer at that time.
Josette Posted April 18, 2024 Posted April 18, 2024 The last time I saw Kondaurova was in fall of 2019 in La Bayadere and Diamonds. She was breathtaking.
ksk04 Posted April 19, 2024 Posted April 19, 2024 On 4/17/2024 at 10:44 AM, Josette said: Madrid may need a dose of Swan Lake. I know that Los Angeles certainly does, as the last time we had Swan Lake at the Los Angeles Music Center or Segerstrom Center of the Arts was around 2012. I was advised by an excellent source that we would have Swan Lake in 2025, but that season has not yet been announced officially, so we wait a bit longer for confirmation .... What great unofficial news Josette! 🎉
Josette Posted April 25, 2024 Posted April 25, 2024 On 4/17/2024 at 10:44 AM, Josette said: Madrid may need a dose of Swan Lake. I know that Los Angeles certainly does, as the last time we had Swan Lake at the Los Angeles Music Center or Segerstrom Center of the Arts was around 2012. I was advised by an excellent source that we would have Swan Lake in 2025, but that season has not yet been announced officially, so we wait a bit longer for confirmation .... Swan Lake is coming to Los Angeles after a long absence. LA Music Center's 2024/2025 Dance Season, aka Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, is announced: Urban Bush Women Nov. 22-24, 2024 Batsheva Dance Company Feb. 14-16, 2025 Alvin Ailey Dance Theater March 2-6, 2025 Grupo Corpo May 2-4, 2025 Swan Lake - Boston Ballet June 26-29, 2025
California Posted April 25, 2024 Posted April 25, 2024 27 minutes ago, Josette said: Swan Lake is coming to Los Angeles after a long absence. LA Music Center's 2024/2025 Dance Season, aka Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, is announced: . . . Swan Lake - Boston Ballet June 26-29, 2025 Very interesting! Their Swan Lake is by Mikko Nissinen, their artistic director. https://www.bostonballet.org/performances/swan-lake/
Josette Posted April 26, 2024 Posted April 26, 2024 4 hours ago, California said: Very interesting! Their Swan Lake is by Mikko Nissinen, their artistic director. https://www.bostonballet.org/performances/swan-lake/ I love Jeffrey Cirio and enjoyed Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker, so I have high hopes.
Recommended Posts