Rushes – Fragments of a Lost Story
In Song of the Earth with former Royal Ballet Principal, Darcey Bussell
Performing with Carlos is always a very‘As special occasion talent, energy artists, we get–ahis few glorious and generosity are inspirational. We have a greatiftime working moments, we are lucky, together when in the studio too and this makes it all even better. But by the time we get
time stands still and the moments
to the stage we have real fun: every second on the stage with Carlos is
onstage distil into crystals that
pure joy. I feel lucky to have shared the stage with him in many ballets and
seem to have immortality. This
all these performances will stay with me forever. He is a remarkable and
happens to me whenCarlitos! I perform unique artist and I adore him and dancing with him. Gracias
with Carlos. Our debut in Marianela Nuñez, Principal
Robbins’s Afternoon of a Faun is so memorable to me – I could feel an electricity – I think everyone sensed it. Carlos is so intelligent,
passionate, kind, sensitive… I may run out of superlatives but they are all true. Carlos is an artist; even if he didn’t have his incomparable technique, he is a creature of the stage.’ Sarah Lamb, Principal
In Swan Lake with Royal Ballet Principal, Natalia Osipova
Carlos Acosta, for many years a leading light of The Royal Ballet and an international star, is a trailblazer of the dance world. Renowned for his extraordinary prowess and charisma on stage, he is a ballet hero of our times and an inspiration to the next generation of dancers. This superb quality photo-led book captures his greatest performances with The Royal Ballet, with tributes from three successive Royal Ballet directors – Anthony Dowell, Monica Mason and current Director Kevin O’Hare – Associate Director Jeanetta Laurence, and dancers and colleagues at the Royal Opera House. Carlos Acosta at The Royal Ballet is a celebration of his phenomenal success and popularity with Royal Ballet audiences at Covent Garden and worldwide since 1998. The book contains over 150 images of Carlos on stage and in rehearsal. Ballet photographs include his own production of Don Quixote alongside Giselle, Swan Lake, La Bayadère, La Fille mal gardée, Apollo, Romeo and Juliet, Manon and Requiem, plus many more. This book is a unique record of his time with The Royal Ballet and a must-have book for all dance fans. ‘When I was younger I used to watch Carlos dance on video and for me he was an idol. It is absolutely fantastic to dance with him now. He was my first partner at The Royal Ballet for Romeo and Juliet and for Manon, and he was always so helpful to me. He has the most wonderful charisma and I feel very at ease in our rehearsals; with him, I feel like a woman!’
Natalia Osipova, Principal
£35 | HARDBACK | OCTOBER 2015 | ISBN: 9781783198900 Co-published by The Royal Ballet and Oberon Books To discuss international rights sales please contact: Matthew Urwin, matthew@oberonbooks.com / +44(0) 207 6073654
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