| 4 Apr 2015 |
The additional participants for the 14th World Ballet Festival are now revealed!
Seven dancers added their names to the brilliant roster of 30 dancers, who will join the most gorgeous star-studded gala performance in the world to be held in Tokyo in coming summer. Maria Alexandrova (Bolshoi Ballet) Alicia Amatriain （The Stuttgart Ballet） Ashley Bouder（programA only） （New York C... |
| 25 Mar 2015 |
A Video of the Curtain Call at the First World Ballet Festival
Once every three years, the world's top dancers gather in Tokyo for several days of splendid joint performances at the World Ballet Festival, which will be held this August for the 14th time. The first of what could be referred to as "Ballet Olympics" took place 39 years ago, and since then, it has ... |
| 11 Mar 2015 |
Promotional Video for Birmingham's Production of Swan Lake
In just six months, the Birmingham Royal Ballet will perform in Japan for the first time in four years. The performances in Japan will feature Cinderella, choreographed by the BRB's Artistic Director David Bintley, and Swan Lake, choreographed by the man whom Bintley reverently refers to as "Britain... |
| 6 Mar 2015 |
Promotional Video for the Royal Opera's Production of Don Giovanni
Here is the preview video for the Royal Opera's production of Don Giovanni. Kasper Holten's production of this opera created a stir when it was first performed last year. It uses currently popular projection mapping technology for a visual reconstruction of Mozart's musical world. The Se... |
| 3 Mar 2015 |
Julia Lezhneva will appear as Zerlina in Don Giovanni: A Singer with "Flawless Technique" Comes to Japan
This year the Royal Opera's performances of Don Giovanni will feature the up-and-coming soprano Julia Lezhneva. In an autumn tour of Japan she will appear in the role of Zerlina. She recently wowed audiences at the Kanagawa Kenritsu Ongakudo with her performance in the Baroque opera L'Oracolo in Mes... |
| 2 Mar 2015 |
The Appeal of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, as described by Miyako Yoshida
Miyako Yoshida's position as a principal dancer with Britain's Royal Ballet brought her legions of admirers, first in the United Kingdom and then around the world. Currently unaffiliated with any company, she is continuing her international career. Now the Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) has designate... |
| 2 Mar 2015 |
Promotional Videos for the Royal Opera's Production of Macbeth
This video features highlights from the Royal Opera's production of Macbeth. Verdi loved Shakespeare, and his version of Shakespeare's psychological drama is vividly brought to life by such acclaimed singers as Simon Keenlyside and Liudmyla Monastyrska. We know you will enjoy these opera perfor... |
| 13 Feb 2015 |
Yukari Saito Assumes the Position of Artistic Director of the Tokyo Ballet
As the Tokyo Ballet concludes its 50th Anniversary Season to favorable reviews and looks forward to further success in the years ahead, it would like to announce that its long-time prima ballerina, Yukari Saito, will take up the position of Artistic Director on August 1 of this year. When Yukar... |
