Farrell Fan Posted January 23, 2003 Posted January 23, 2003 Actually, it's Nikolaj Hubbe, topless and wearing white tights, on the cover of the NYCB spring subscription brochure. He's been caught in mid-jump on the rooftop so beloved lately by photographer Nicola Majocchi. But Hubbe seems to have achieved superhuman elevation, outlined against the white clouds and blue sky. It's quite something! Inside there's a photo of a pensive (or maybe just tired) Aesha Ash, on pointe and leaning against a ledge. The rest of the photography consists of performance photos by Paul Kolnik. The accompanying subscription renewal letter from Peter Martins is breathless with excitement -- not so much about the Spring season, but about the Balanchine Centennial year to follow.
jayo Posted January 23, 2003 Posted January 23, 2003 I found the picture on the nycballet web site at http://www.nycballet.com/nycballet/html/su...subs_about.html Thought I'd post a link for those of us who aren't in NY! jayo
Farrell Fan Posted January 24, 2003 Author Posted January 24, 2003 Thanks, jayo, that was very thoughtful of you.
Mel Johnson Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 It is a lovely picture, but I'm also reminded of Harold Lloyd's comedy "Safety Last" where the comedian famously dangled from a clock face over what seemed to be an urban abyss. What the audience didn't know, and couldn't see was that Lloyd was about three feet above a setback on the building. Ain't camera angle wonderful?;)
Mme. Hermine Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive?
carbro Posted January 29, 2003 Posted January 29, 2003 :eek: Or maybe, just maybe, the photo is a composite.
Mel Johnson Posted January 30, 2003 Posted January 30, 2003 Or maybe even an unusually short or long lens, which distorts depth? Or a little bit of all of the above?
Alexandra Posted January 30, 2003 Posted January 30, 2003 Or just maybe ten years of Bournonville training, not to mention Bournonville calves, have something to do with it? I doubt we're supposed to believe he's leaping from the ground, but Hubbe always had a very good jump. p.s. I'm happy the brochure is excited about the Balanchine Centennial!
Juliet Posted January 30, 2003 Posted January 30, 2003 It is a beautiful, beautiful picture--and I am happy to see information on the spring season (I don't know why I always prefer the spring repetory, but I do....)
carbro Posted January 30, 2003 Posted January 30, 2003 Originally posted by Juliet I don't know why I always prefer the spring repetory, but I do.... My guess -- without knowing you, Juliet -- is that Spring is when they do Midsummer Night's Dream. I noticed, too, that there are two other full-lengths this Spring: Coppelia and Swan. Looks like they've chosen rep to meet ABT's competition head-to-head on ABT's terms. Maybe next Spring will include Beauty and Jewels, as well.;)
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