Silvia Azzoni

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Silvia Azzoni
Born (1973-11-03) November 3, 1973 (age 51)
Turin, Italy
EducationBaletna Skola
The School of The Hamburg Ballet
Years active1996–present
Spouse Alexandre Riabko
Career
Current group Hamburg Ballet

Silvia Azzoni (born 3 November 1973) is an Italian ballet dancer who performs at the Hamburg Ballet as a principal dancer.

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Early life

Azzoni was born in Turin, Italy. She trained at Baletna Skola at her hometown, and later The School of The Hamburg Ballet in Germany. [1]

Career

Azzoni joined the Hamburg Ballet in 1993, and became a soloist in 1996. She was named principal dancer in 2001. She had originated roles in John Neumeier's works, such as Olga Preobrajenska in Nijinsky, Aschenbach's Concepts in Death in Venice and The Angel Christmas Oratorio I-VI. Her repertoire also includes works by Frederick Ashton, George Balanchine, Mats Ek and Christopher Wheeldon. As a guest artist, she had danced in Germany, Russia, Poland, Italy, Japan, U.S., Taiwan, Australia and Austria. She had appeared in Alessandra Ferri's, Roberto Bolle's and Manuel Legris's galas, and performed with The Royal Ballet. Additionally, she held her own gala, Silvia Azzoni & Friends, in Italy. [2]

Selected repertoire

Azzoni repertoire with the Hamburg Ballet includes: [2]

Created roles

  • Olga Preobrajenska in Nijinsky
  • Silvia in Préludes CV
  • Aschenbach's Concepts in Death in Venice
  • The Angel in Christmas Oratorio I-VI
  • The Rival (Sarah Bernhardt) in Duse
  • Woman in Rennen hinter dem was flieht
  • Teresina in Napoli (Lloyd Riggins)
  • Time after Time from Images from Bartók
  • Messiah
  • Winterreise
  • Nocturnes from Songs of the Night
  • Verklungene Feste
  • Pizzicato Polka
  • Um Mitternacht
  • Unerreichbare Orte
  • VIII
  • Equilibrio
  • Renku
  • Ouroboros
  • The Episodes of Absence
  • Beautiful Soul

Awards

Source: [2]

Personal life

Azzoni is married to Alexandre Riabko, also a ballet dancer. [3]

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References

  1. "Silvia Azzoni". Rome Chamber Music Festival. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ensemble Silvia Azzoni". The Hamburg Ballet. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  3. "Neumeier Celebration in Essen". Danceview Times. 3 March 2008.