photo by Jessica Gentes
This is what Manitoba looks like this week where Jared Matthews will debut as Albrecht in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's production of Giselle on March 7th opposite the company's principal ballerina, Vanessa Lawson. The picture is off of the CTV.ca website which today includes an interview with Ms. Lawson who expressed her enthusiasm for Jared's Albrecht and praised his abilities as an amazing partner and a very strong artist. Jared will dance the role of Albrecht in ABT's Giselle for the first time in Chicago with the debuting and miraculous Yuriko Kajiya on March 25th. Here's hoping that the beautiful snow stays in Manitoba and doesn't mess with Haglund's travel, brunch, and ballet plans on the 25th.
Listen up, Chicago! Sunday March 25th is going to be a historic Giselle that you will not want to miss - the first performance of what could well be the Giselle pairing that will shortly shoot to the top of the hot ticket list everywhere ABT goes. Take a hint from the many people who are making the trip from New York to Chicago just to see this performance and do not miss it!
Here's a brief clip of the Act II PdD rehearsal (with piano) and a little bit of an interview with Vanessa and Jared.
http://www.cbc.ca/manitoba/scene/theatre/2012/03/07/giselle/
Posted by: Haglund | March 07, 2012 at 08:03 PM
I love the way he handles the arc of those overhead lifts. The deep lunge he takes to put her down makes it look like he is still reaching for her (and not just sliding her down his body to a rough landing). Perfecto!
Posted by: K | March 08, 2012 at 09:26 PM
Yep. Much to look forward to with this young man.
Posted by: Haglund | March 08, 2012 at 10:07 PM
Here's a link to a review from the Winnipeg Free Press:
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/a-triumphant-comeback-142031603.html
Very much looking forward to seeing his Albrecht in Chicago.
Posted by: Haglund | March 09, 2012 at 08:04 AM
I'm psyched about the Chicago performance. I hope that Jared remembers that it's all just pretend and doesn't lose it when Yuriko dies or when her spirit leaves him at the end of Act II. HOWEVER, it would be nice to see an Albrecht who shed real tears at the end. Real tears.
Posted by: Haglund | March 09, 2012 at 05:33 PM