I wondered why the Bolshoi cast a leading soloist, Kristina Kretova, in the principal role of Kitri in Don Quixote for the Wednesday evening performance at Koch Theater, Lincoln Center; after all, this is a tough principal role. After a …
Corella and Woetzel in Charge
Interesting articles on two great retired New York dancers, Angel Corella and Damien Woetzel. The Philly.com article on Angel focuses on his plans as the new Artistic Director at Pennsylvania Ballet. “I have a lot of plans,” he said, including …
Bolshoi Don Quixote, July 23
I posted curtain call photos of the Wednesday evening performance of the Bolshoi’s Don Quixote with Kristina Kretova and Mikhail Lobukhin on my photography website notmydayjobphotogarphy.com. I really enjoyed the performance. Look for my review in the next few days.
Angel Corella Named Artistic Director of Pennsylvania Ballet
Big news, former ABT Principal Dancer Angel Corella was named the Artistic Director of Pennsylvania Ballet according to Philly.com. I loved watching Angel at ABT; he was my favorite dancer with his great technique, endless pirouettes, and expressiveness. I wish him …
Bolshoi Swan Lake Review,
July 18
The Bolshoi Ballet’s Swan Lake, performed at Koch Theater at Lincoln Center this past week, has several unappealing features and plot lines, making it difficult to follow. I never thought I would say this, but the Bolshoi’s version makes the …
Bolshoi Ballet at Lincoln Center, July 18
I posted photos of the Bolshoi Ballet’s Swan Lake Friday at Koch Theater, Lincoln Center on my photography website notmydayjobphotography.com. Leads were Olga Smirnova and Seymon Chudin. Look for my review tomorrow.