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Dance Me – music by Leonard Cohen presented by Ballets Jazz Montréal & Robomagic: UK premiere at Sadler's Wells in 2023
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 6:54 pm
by Born With The Gift Of A G
Re: Dance Me – music by Leonard Cohen presented by Ballets Jazz Montréal & Robomagic: UK premiere at Sadler's Wells in 2
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:50 pm
by Born With The Gift Of A G
Re: Dance Me – music by Leonard Cohen presented by Ballets Jazz Montréal & Robomagic: UK premiere at Sadler's Wells in 2
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:57 pm
by sebmelmoth2003
disapproving review by debra craine in the times.
[article behind a paywall].
she says although it was approved by leonard in 2016 - it is overwrought and undernourished - busy and banal vulgarity - the lighting is harsh and unpleasant - the final insult halleluhjah is sung badly by 2 dancers.
make your own mind up - london performances finish 14th feb, 2023.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/danc ... -d57wsngsm
Re: Dance Me – music by Leonard Cohen presented by Ballets Jazz Montréal & Robomagic: UK premiere at Sadler's Wells in 2
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:29 am
by Deena
I liked it.
I liked it a lot.
I haven't been on this forum since 2016 and I don't get out much.
But, you know, it was a joy to hear Leonard's songs in public and the dancers were like water carrying the jewels of his words and although some things were broken and some things were lost, there was enough warmth and love and humour and respect to allow some of the old magic to manifest...the dancers were magnificent really and I left feeling uplifted.
Would love to hear what others thought...
Deena
Re: Dance Me – music by Leonard Cohen presented by Ballets Jazz Montréal & Robomagic: UK premiere at Sadler's Wells in 2
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:27 pm
by sebmelmoth2003
how not to respond to adverse criticism!!
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/ ... tate-opera
new york times article is one view only before paywall kicks in.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/arts ... ritic.html
Re: Dance Me – music by Leonard Cohen presented by Ballets Jazz Montréal & Robomagic: UK premiere at Sadler's Wells in 2
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:01 pm
by ScottM
On her weekly Sunday show on BBC Radio 2, musical star Elaine Paige played Leonard's "Tower of Song" and then followed this up with a very complimentary short review of the UK premiere, at Sadler's Wells Theatre, of Dance Me - by Ballets Jazz Montreal. She described it as "a very touching tribute to someone that she'd loved since her youth"
"Tower of Song" and Elaine's review of the show starts at around 43 minutes in on the broadcast and lasts until about 50 mins in.
Hopefully anyone who wants hear it can access the link below. You may have to register an account on the BBC website to be allowed to play any links:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001j301