Having difficulty deciding whether to take extra fiber capsules in order to get through tonight's premiere or perhaps it's better to forgo them all together.
Last night, Ask la Cour signed off on Firebird with a terrific performance as Prince Ivan -- so animated, humble, and warm toward his ballerina, Teresa Reichlen. It was an absolute joy to watch.
The upcoming Swan Lake casting is a little disappointing. Three soloist men get debut opportunities, but no soloist women get them. Guillaume Cote's surprise arrival as a guest artist can't be complained about. His Siegfried to Sara Mearns' Odette/Odile will be far more than adequate. Besides, maybe this will set up an exchange for Sara to go to National Ballet of Canada to dance Juliet in Ratmansky's Romeo and Juliet this spring. That would be fair. There has to be something in the exchange. She's always wanted to dance Juliet; maybe her path is through Ratmansky's production instead of NYCB's.
My wife and I were at tonight's premiere. Wish I had taken extra fiber capsules....
Posted by: Julie & George | January 30, 2020 at 10:31 PM
H, I saw the Wed night program and could not agree more that Mr La Cour’s performance was wonderful. And I thought Ms Reichlen did a lovely job infusing a difficult role with life. Especially in her final variation. Bravi. But can we take a moment with the balance of the program and just say, Roman Meija!!! Thats all.
Posted by: GStavella | January 31, 2020 at 08:10 AM
Haglund, is the Giselle-mobile heading to the swamp? We are going down to see skylar’s debut, and only wish we could have gone to see Sarah and Daniil as well, but we will catch them at the Met.
Posted by: Rachel Perez | February 05, 2020 at 06:14 PM
Yep, wouldn't miss it for the world. The Gisellemobile is gassed and ready. Even sprung for a new gas cap because that rag was so unsightly.
Posted by: Haglund | February 05, 2020 at 10:02 PM
I can't make it to DC that weekend, so I am greatly looking forward to your review of Skylar's Giselle, Haglund!
Posted by: AMJ | February 06, 2020 at 10:27 AM
Oh to miss Skylar's debut with HERMAN! I just saw on Copeland's instagram that she is out tonight due to injury. Would that I could turn back time and have been in DC today for both the matinee and evening performance!
Posted by: Rachel Perez | February 13, 2020 at 04:19 PM
I can't imagine what Copeland's injury might be that would prevent her from faking the steps in Giselle. Her statement that she intentionally waited until the last minute to pull out shows extremely poor management by McKenzie--actually, a lack of management -- a willingness to let the animals run the zoo, so to speak. But I'm happy for Skylar. Can't wait to see her on Sunday with Ahn who I think could have a huge debut himself.
Posted by: Haglund | February 13, 2020 at 04:37 PM