Haglund's Heel

Pennsylvania Ballet renamed Philadelphia Ballet

The company says that Philadelphia Ballet was founder Barbara Weisberger's original name choice which she gave up because another local company used the city in its name. The change is being made to promote a stronger sense of ownership by the city and to capitalize on Philadelphia's international reputation that has been built by its orchestra, opera, and museums. As the Executive Director points out, most ballet companies take the names of their cities.

Angel Corella and ED Shelly Power are reportedly negotiating extended contracts which are expected to be voted on by their board this summer. That is great news for the company and all of Philadelphia but disappointing to those who had a glimmer of hope that Corella would be the next ABT artistic director.

And a handsome new logo to go along with the re-branding:

 

 

 

observations 6/3

NYCB's final digital season installment opens tonight. Vienna Waltzes will begin streaming at 8pm on the website and the YouTube channel and will be available until June 17th. It's a 2013 performance with Tyler Angle, Megan Fairchild, Anthony Huxley, Erica Pereira, Sean Suozzi, Teresa Reichlen, Ask la Cour, Maria Kowroski and Jared Angle.

This article about one of Haglund's most favorite Balanchine ballet conductors, Clotilde Otranto, popped up in the news feed. She's pretty excited about returning to the NYCB stage in September, and we're pretty excited for that, too. She always challenges the dancers to take their energy to a higher level. A quick glance at the NYCB website revealed that Daniel Capps is no longer listed as a conductor. He's currently Music Director of the University of London Symphony Orchestra, London Mahler Orchestra and the Sirius Ensemble.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

As of right now, TDF still has tickets to ABT's little gig at Little Island in Hudson River Park (Pier 55 at W. 15th St) on July 3rd at 5pm and 8pm. Remember, ticketholders have to bring proof of vaccination.