Dawnstar Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) I see Bracewell & Naghdi are still listed for 18th & 20th December so hopefully they might still be able to do those performances, as it's 2 months away. May I ask, apropos of the Enigma Variations cast changes, do Troyte & Dorabella dance together or do both only have solos? Edited October 17, 2019 by Dawnstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Enigma is mostly a series of solos - there is one duet and one trio that I can think of but not Dorabella and Troyte. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Thanks. I guess at least that makes fairly last-minute cast changes easier to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Goodness so many cast changes so early in the season - hope things settle and the dancers recover swiftly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNC Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Dawnstar said: I see Bracewell & Naghdi are still listed for 18th & 20th December so hopefully they might still be able to do those performances, as it's 2 months away. May I ask, apropos of the Enigma Variations cast changes, do Troyte & Dorabella dance together or do both only have solos?  I think Naghdi should be ok - her instagram earlier showed her rehearsing for Sleeping Beauty and she’s still scheduled to perform the mixed bill on 5th November. I presume they’re just being a bit cautious and focusing on Sleeping Beauty.  Similarly if Bracewell looked good at rehearsal than we can hope a similar (cautious) approach is being taken. (Which I think is the right way of doing it!)  Hope all who are injured have swift recoveries and very much hoping to see no more injuries! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 8 hours ago, Bluebird said: Due to injury William Bracewell is replaced by Alexander Campbell as Troyte"  I'm so sad for William Bracewell.  His previous injury had kept him off the stage for a number of months and I was looking forward to his return.  Me too. As you know, I'd been concerned that he didn't seem to have been showing up in Manon, and I guess this is why  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LH Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 19 hours ago, capybara said:  That's a real shame. However, the packed house this morning for The Royal Ballet in Class on the main stage had the very great pleasure of watching William dancing, including some virtuoso moves towards the end of the session. I am rather confused about this... the email as to William Bracewell being replaced due to injury must have been prepared very soon after this Class, or even before it....yet he was OK to commit to the Class as described. I suppose he may have been injured during the Class itself? but if so the ROH must have been unusually quick off the mark with the replacement announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Richard LH said: I am rather confused about this... the email as to William Bracewell being replaced due to injury must have been prepared very soon after this Class, or even before it....yet he was OK to commit to the Class as described. I suppose he may have been injured during the Class itself? but if so the ROH must have been unusually quick off the mark with the replacement announcement.  It may that an earlier injury prevented him taking part in the rehearsals, such that he may be OK now, but would not be able to 'catch up' to be ready for a performance 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNC Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, zxDaveM said:  It may that an earlier injury prevented him taking part in the rehearsals, such that he may be OK now, but would not be able to 'catch up' to be ready for a performance  Or he’s building up strength in class but isn’t fully recovered to put the strain of a heavy performance on it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNC Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I wonder when they will announce McRae’s replacement for the second Manon performance, Raymonda and also Sleeping Beauty/Coppelia.  We’re not too far away from them now..  I expect Clarke may step up to do the second Manon but the others seem a bit trickier.  Do the RB have ‘understudies’? I presume not considering generally those who have always filled in last minute have always been scheduled to perform in the role anyway. I’m sure it’ll work out fine but it seems there would be a lot of ‘doubling up’ of performances for someone to do, so hopefully it can be scheduled in a way that isn’t too taxing but also doesn’t end up messing around the casting that is currently advertised too much.  As others have said it’s moments like these where I’m quite in awe of the RB and dancers’ talent. Didn’t Ball learn Mayerling in something ridiculous like 2 weeks when Watson had to pull out? I wonder if we’ll get someone stepping up in this way or if we’ll just have a few male principals doing the rounds in a number of performances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 23 minutes ago, JNC said:  Or he’s building up strength in class but isn’t fully recovered to put the strain of a heavy performance on it?  yes, that's a possibility too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, JNC said:  Do the RB have ‘understudies’? I presume not considering generally those who have always filled in last minute have always been scheduled to perform in the role anyway.   they have 'covers' - dancers will watch the rehearsals in the background, learning the steps and some of the nuances (whilst not being refined by the repetiteur), more with a vue to doing the role in a future run. If there is no one available to step in for an injury (or illness) at short notice, due to scheduling, they may ask the cover to dance the role. I guess it would also depend on rehearsal time/ability of the covering dancer, whether they would be asked to step up, or whether schedules would be rejigged 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Some ballet companies have a cast sheet listing the names of the dancers who will definitely do the role together with others named in brackets who attend all rehearsals but do not necessarily get rehearsal time of their own. If asked, the 'covers' will say that they are "learning the role". Of course, sometimes, things happen which means that they do eventually get on stage. I believe that the RB does occasionally make provision for a dancer (usually someone who has his/her own shows) to be on 'standby', especially if the person who is due on is nursing any kind of twinge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Or distinctly unwell, as I believe happened a few years ago. Otherwise, I think the cover is generally allowed to go home half an hour before curtain-up, if I recall correctly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNC Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Thanks for the info! Well it’s just a waiting game now I suppose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) Cast change for The Royal Ballet's Concerto / Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III Our records show that you are due to attend a performance of Concerto / Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III. We are contacting you to let you know about the following cast change: Tuesday 22 October, 7.30pm Saturday 26 October, 7.30pm Due to injury Steven McRae is replaced by Vadim Muntagirov as Jean de Brienne.  Cast change for The Royal Ballet's Manon Our records show that you are due to attend a performance of Manon. We are contacting you to let you know about the following cast change: Wednesday 6 November, 7.30pm Due to injury Steven McRae is replaced by Alexander Campbell as Des Grieux.  Cast change for The Royal Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty Our records show that you are due to attend a performance of The Sleeping Beauty. We are contacting you to let you know about the following cast changes: Monday 11 November, 7.30pm Friday 15 November, 7.30pm Saturday 23 November, 7.30pm Due to injury Steven McRae is replaced by Ryoichi Hirano as Prince Florimund. Edited October 21, 2019 by Bluebird 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Nothing yet for Coppelia? That's the one I'm waiting on because I'm thinking of booking to see Hayward but want to know who will be partnering her before committing, since the remaining stalls/stalls circle seats for the only date I can do are on the expensive side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannette Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) I, too, received the notice about the latest change for 26 October evening: Cast change for The Royal Ballet's Concerto / Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III  Our records show that you are due to attend a performance of Concerto / Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III. We are contacting you to let you know about the following cast change: ..... Due to injury Steven McRae is replaced by Vadim Muntagirov as Jean de Brienne.  First reaction: Sorry about McRae's injury. Hope he gets well soon. He's an especially fine partner for Ms. Lamb, IMO. Second reaction, from a big Vadim fan: YIPPEE SKIPEE!  Seriously, I've received too many injury replacement notices just for this performance. Praying for no more, please. Edited October 21, 2019 by alison Deleted personal details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNC Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 8 hours ago, Dawnstar said: Nothing yet for Coppelia? That's the one I'm waiting on because I'm thinking of booking to see Hayward but want to know who will be partnering her before committing, since the remaining stalls/stalls circle seats for the only date I can do are on the expensive side.  Looking at who else had been cast and who has partnered with Hayward before I have a feeling it will either be Campbell or Corrales (though one of the dates looks a bit tight for Corrales so I am leaning towards Campbell). Or even Sambé, I’m not sure if he’s partnered Hayward before though? And there’s always Bracewell too (not sure if I’ve seen him with Hayward on stage but they have been cast in the Romeo and Juliet film together). Also Ball potentially but if he’s been rehearsing with Naghdi who is much taller it seems more unlikely.  I think it’s highly likely to be Campbell, and would next bet on Bracewell as the dates for Corrales/Sambe look a bit too close maybe? I think Hayward would work well with any of these men so if you think you may struggle to get a ticket where you want to I would book sooner rather than later! Unless you are particularly opposed to any of them in which case I’m sure the casting will be announced in the next week or so.  I have ruled Muntagirov out as he’s never partnered with Hayward (?) and his dates are also particularly close, and he is already picking up McRae’s Raymonda so I don’t think he can really handle much more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnstar Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I'm not opposed to Campbell or Corrales, quite the contrary: the two casts I'm already booked for are Magri/Corrales & Morera/Campbell! Therefore ideally I'd like it to be Bracewell in order to see as many people in the lead roles as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridiem Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 7 hours ago, JNC said: Looking at who else had been cast and who has partnered with Hayward before I have a feeling it will either be Campbell or Corrales (though one of the dates looks a bit tight for Corrales so I am leaning towards Campbell). Or even Sambé, I’m not sure if he’s partnered Hayward before though?  Hayward and Sambé did Fille together 3 years ago, and very wonderful they were too. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 7 hours ago, JNC said:    I have ruled Muntagirov out as he’s never partnered with Hayward (?)  I seem to remember that they did Alice together a number of years ago (2014?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizbie1 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Hayward is one of those dancers - Muntagirov is another - who always seem to attract a response of "I wish we could see more of this partnership!" on here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNC Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, bridiem said:  Hayward and Sambé did Fille together 3 years ago, and very wonderful they were too.  1 hour ago, Bluebird said:  I seem to remember that they did Alice together a number of years ago (2014?)  As always very impressed by the knowledge on here!  Perhaps I was wrong to rule out Muntagirov but to be honest I feel l don’t see them as well together especially considering I see Hayward pairing well with all the others I’ve mentioned above (unlike for example Naghdi and Muntagirov). Having said that I have booked to see them in a Onegin, which I’m much looking forward to, so it will be very interesting!  I like them very much as individual dancers so fully prepared to be proved wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Bluebird said: Â I seem to remember that they did Alice together a number of years ago (2014?) Â Yes - end 2014/beginning of 2015 and very good they were together too! My guess is that, since Campbell has been given the extra Manon, he might not be 'the lucky one' for Coppelia. There is, however, the added factor that Hayward has the opening night and, maybe, that usually goes to a Principal? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletfanp Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Muntagirov and Hayward were also partnered in The Invitation and were extremely good together in that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Dancer Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 5 hours ago, bridiem said:  Hayward and Sambé did Fille together 3 years ago, and very wonderful they were too.  5 hours ago, Bluebird said:  I seem to remember that they did Alice together a number of years ago (2014?)  Hayward and Sambé also danced together in The Dream some years ago and were really good in that. They've also done Balanchine's Tarantella as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candleque Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Jam Dancer said:  Hayward and Sambé also danced together in The Dream some years ago and were really good in that It is my dream that the Royal Ballet get this back on stage very soon. Or even better, do the full length Balanchine Midsummer Night’s Dream. Would that ever happen do you think? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianlond Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Candleque I think it’s almost certain they will never do Balanchine’s full length version. (Thankfully in my view; Ashton’s seems completely perfect. Funny, touching, swift-moving, romantic. Plus it was made on the company.  Balanchine’s on the other hand seems somewhat over-stuffed. But I’m only ever keen on Balanchine’s plotless work anyway). Sorry, not relevant to the discussion really 😉 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianlond Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) Forgot to say that Sambé and Hayward may be great together in it. I would have said James Hay if not were for (I believe) opening night & he is (unfortunately) not a Principal. Edited October 22, 2019 by Ianlond 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizbie1 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 (This should possibly go on the Opera forum, and apologies if this has been picked up elsewhere.)  Leo Dixon and Elizabeth McGorian will be appearing in the forthcoming RO production of Death in Venice as Tadzio and the Lady of the Pearls: https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/death-in-venice-by-david-mcvicar-dates  8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Dancer Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 On 23/10/2019 at 03:14, Ianlond said: Forgot to say that Sambé and Hayward may be great together in it. I would have said James Hay if not were for (I believe) opening night & he is (unfortunately) not a Principal. They (Sambé and Hayward) were great in it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElleC Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 On 22/10/2019 at 19:14, Ianlond said: Forgot to say that Sambé and Hayward may be great together in it. I would have said James Hay if not were for (I believe) opening night & he is (unfortunately) not a Principal. So maybe Sambe with Hayward and James Hay with O’Sullivan? I’d be very happy with this scenario (I’ve booked for both these casts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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