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Monday, 01 March 2010 |
 PASTOR VALLE-GARAY / HAMILTON /
The city of steel had ample reasons to be in a festive mood. Hamilton commemorated Canada's Family Day. It welcomed a distinguished delegation of Cuban government officials. It opened its heart to the members of the world-famous Cuban National Ballet. It demonstrated its pride for the awesome accomplishments of the Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble.
On February 26 Hamilton Place once again filled to capacity with ballet lovers. And once again Hamiltonians gathered to celebrate in grand style the magic of the classic dance. Once again the evening became way too short for the hauntingly beautiful performance. Because of the enthusiasm surrounding the event. Because in honouring the performers the elegant audience had no reservations displaying their love and enthusiasm for their own children. |
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Friday, 15 January 2010 |
 PASTOR VALLE-GARAY / HAVANA /
Havana – It was a remarkable moment. More so because it was absolutely unexpected. Wonderful. Genuine. Delightful. Truly emotional.
Inside the vast lobby of the Melia Cohiba hotel two long rows of Cuban children accompanied by their parents anxiously awaited the arrival of the Canadian children and their parents. It resembled an honour guard ready to welcome visiting dignitaries.
Each of the Cuban children held a single rose in their hands. Everyone was unusually quiet. It seemed as if the young dancers from the Cuban School of Ballet were too disciplined, too excited or too nervous to say anything. Perhaps they were aware of the momentous significance of this most unique, historical occasion. Perhaps all of the above. |
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Wednesday, 16 December 2009 |
 PASTOR VALLE GARAY / MISSISSAUGA /
Cuando el espectáculo es de primera calidad, promete y cumple más allá de las expectativas. Entonces la colonia de habla hispana en Canadá invariablemente responde con desbordante entusiasmo. En conferencia de prensa anunciando el evento la Prima Ballerina cubana Anette Delgado señaló que era “la intención de la compañía familiarizar al público hispanohablante con el ballet cubano y ofrecerle lo mejor de su repertorio en esta ciudad de Ontario.”
Eso es precisamente lo que ocurrió el 8 de diciembre con el programa de Una Noche de Gala con las Estrellas del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, en el Hammerson Hall del teatro Living Arts Centre de Mississauga, Ontario. Cada magistral número del extraordinario, inusual repertorio arrancó prolongados aplausos y sonoras exclamaciones de júbilo del nutridísimo público hispanohablante, muchos de los cuales asistían por primera vez a una función de ballet e indicaron que de regresar el ballet cubano a Ontario volverían a presenciarlo. |
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Tuesday, 17 November 2009 |
 PASTOR VALLE-GARAY / HAMILTON /
Without a doubt The Nutcracker is the most everlasting fairytale of all times. It is a story best told next to a warm fireplace on Christmas Eve. It is a story best visualized in person and in all its staged splendour at Hamilton Place, where the classic ballet will have its lavish performance three weeks from now.
Although The Nutcracker is a story for children and about children, the tale would not be complete without adult participation, and that is precisely what has kept The Nutcracker so alive for 117 years. In Canada the production has brought together entire families. They have enthusiastically supported every step taken by the children and will attend every performance. |
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Monday, 26 October 2009 |
 PASTOR VALLE-GARAY / TORONTO /
“Tómalo/el camino que trae tus sueños/No dudes más/Ya puedes empezar de nuevo/Suena la trompeta/Recordando la fiesta/Ayer noche bailando/Escucha las maracas/Suspirando/En la playa/Invitando al olvido …” (del nuevo CD AMOR; música de Amanda Martínez/Drew Birston/Alexander Brown. Letra: Amanda Martínez/Gustavo Martínez).
Amanda Martínez retomó el camino señalado por su composición. De nuevo. A pocos meses de dar a luz a Leo, su bello bebé. El pasado 23 de octubre Amanda lucía espléndida, segura de sí misma y extraordinariamente musical en el concierto de lanzamiento de AMOR, su nuevo CD, en el lujoso Koerner Hall de Toronto. La bella artista, su música y su velada protagonizaron un éxito fenomenal. |
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