Laura morera, the exquisite royal ballet principal, adds classical lyricism to the role of the sugar plum fairy, gary avis is herr drosselmeyer, and emma maguire is clara. What makes this performance so outstanding are the two principal dancers, miyako yoshida and steven mcrae. She was promoted to first artist in 1998, soloist in 2002, and principal in 2007. With contribution from deborah macmillan, gary harris, viviana durante and viv groskop. Gary avis is not one of the great drosselmeyers but makes his mark, likewise with the mouse king. The seasonal favorite, the nutcracker, is truly magnificent with the the royal opera ballet bringing the tradition and majesty to life. Laura morera and federico bonelli the royal ballet in nutcracker, at the royal opera house december 2012. Ryoichi hirano and laura morera in don quixote, the royal ballet. Laura morera was a perfect frosted sugar plum fairy. Interview laura morera principal, the royal ballet dancetabs. Left, laura morera as the sugar plum fairy and federico bonelli as the prince, in the royal ballets the nutcracker. This run id only seen the cinema relay so im not really able to comment but i like to think theres. Reviewdance a tale of two nutcrackers in london slick staging from birmingham royal ballet and miraculous musicality from the royal ballets laura morera.
The royal ballets production of the nutcracker has a richly traditional air. The nutcracker royal ballet at the royal opera house. Royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 11 december 2012 gallery of 36 pictures by dave morgan morera bonelli cast. Laura morera has 158 posts on their instagram profile.
Bonelli is such a quiet, unshowy dancer that it would be easy just to take him for. See more ideas about royal ballet, ballet dancers and dancer. Bruce sansom and laura morera in the turn of the screw, the royal ballet. Here, in alphabetical order, are the royal ballets 10 prima ballerinas as listed on their site in april 2018. Laura morera dancing as the sugar plum fairy in the nutcracker.
She trained at the royal ballet school and graduated into the company in 1995, promoted to. Laura morera dancing as the sugar plum fairy in the. Laura morera and federico bonelli, surrounded by lr. Laura morera and david pickering in tales of beatrix potter. I start at the waltz of the snowflakes and take it from there. Laura morera, who makes her debut with the royal ballet this season, agrees that the music is essential to the way you learn the role. Nutcracker story, directed by margy kinmonth, pays homage to one of the worlds favourite fairy tales. The royal ballet in nutcracker, at the royal opera house december 2012 see. I chose a cast i havent seen before, led by laura morera and federico bonelli as the sugar plum fairy and her prince. Royal ballet principal laura morera talks about her experiences playing manon and how every dancer brings something unique to the role.
He is hans peter, drosselmeyers nephew, who has been turned into a nutcracker doll by the evil mouse queen. During the battle, clara saves the nutcracker s life so breaking a magical spell that turned him from a boy to a toy and the mouse king is defeated. Laura morera and federico bonelli the royal ballet in. The nutcracker, december 2018 january 2019 sign in to follow this. Morera graduated from the royal ballet school in 1995 and joined the royal ballet company. The nutcracker well under way and the royal ballet on its best manners. The sugar plum fairy and her prince laura morera and. The magician drosselmeyer transforms the drawing room for a battle between mice and toy soldiers. Spanish dancer laura morera is a principal of the royal ballet. The royal ballet age of anxiety triple bill in pictures the royal ballets latest. Royal ballet principal dancer laura morera talks to culture whisper, as she prepares to debut in the complex chekhovian role of masha in sir. The royal ballet nutcracker live screening in cinemas.
Royal ballet principal dancer laura morera talks to ballet position about the ups and downs of her life in ballet you can tell when laura morera really cares about something or someone because her speech, normally soft and thoughtful, gains a certain urgency. Vadim muntagirov dances with roberta marquez at the matinee on the 2 may. Six tube stops away at the royal opera house, covent garden, laura morera has been reminding jaded nuteaters just how grandly beneficent a sugar plum fairy can be in peter wrights other. This is my favorite production of nutcracker and ive seen many, both live and recorded. Interview laura morera principal, the royal ballet. Above, watch as laura morera leads the waltz of the flowers on the royal ballets film. The solo near the end of the movement is the oboe, but it does end with a lovely clarinettambourine duet.
Royal ballet principal dancer laura morera talks to ballet position about the ups and downs of the her life in ballet. What are the lyrics to arabian dance in the nutcracker. The royal ballets laura morera finds strength in selfacceptance. The royal ballet the nutcracker live screening in cinemas sampled at london, apollo cinema december 2012 gallery of 36 pictures by dave morgan marquez mcrae cast gallery of 36 pictures by dave morgan morera bonelli cast. Featuring royal ballet dancers laura morera, akane takada and james hay. The prince and nutcracker are as masculine and handsome as youd expect, and laura morera s rose fairy and laura mccullochs arabian dancer are the standouts out of the dancers performing the little dances in the land of sweets. The royal ballets 10 prima ballerinas of 2018 youtube. Alexander campbell as the nutcracker, and laura morera. Espada ryoichi hirano mercedes laura morera amazonproducts asin.
Laura morera ballet news straight from the stage bringing you. I admit that i no longer have patience to sit through most of act one. I find laura morera a wonderful dancer, bringing such intelligence and depth to all her roles, combined with a fabulous technique. Nutcracker cojocaru 2 act part 5 dance of the reedflutes. The royal opera house nutcracker is set sometime between george and victoria in a grand english house. Wholesale halloween costumes fairy makeup sugar plum fairy blog character pixie makeup blogging costume makeup. The tart adage from alices adventures in wonderland the. This video is meant as a tribute to, not a comparison of these great dancers.
Claudia dean, camille bracher, lara turk, hayley forskitt. Laura graduated in 1995, performing the role of the gypsy in two pigeons, and has been with the royal ballet ever since. Laura morera and federico bonelli led a company performance of. As lovingly explained by peter wright himself in a valuable extra, this show tells the story from the point of view of the nutcracker. Laura morera is an actress, known for the nutcracker 2009, great performances 1971 and romeo and juliet. Six tube stops away at the royal opera house, covent garden, laura morera has been reminding jaded nuteaters just how grandly beneficent a sugar plum fairy can. Laura morera pictured below, is a very different dancer to hayward. Details of the royal ballets 201617 season have been announced. Insights into kenneth macmillans anastasia the royal. Peter wrights venerable production of the nutcracker is a case in point. The royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 4 december 20 gallery of pictures by dave morgan uk. The nutcracker, royal opera house, london the independent. Fathom events continues to be a great way to get close to.
Dancer, ballerina ornament, nutcracker ballet christmas ornaments. Laura morera on playing the role of manon the royal ballet. The nutcrackerlaura morera, royal opera house, london. Twelve years later, she was promoted to principal and many felt, given the quality and total commitment that laura has given to every role, that it. Principal dancer laura morera dances the tart adage from christopher wheeldons production of alices adventures in wonderland the royal ballet, 2017.
Laura morera as the sugar plum fairy and federico bonelli as the prince in the nutcracker. Is it the clarinet of the oboe in the arabian dance in. Royal ballet has slipped a little from its peak form the. The collection illustrates the breadth of the royal ballets work.
Laura morera picking up her award at the 2015 national dance awards. The royal ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the royal opera house in covent garden, london, england. Morera joined the royal ballet company and was promoted to principal in 2007. Follow their account to see all their photos and videos. Laura morera and steven mcrae in rehearsal for the age.
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