THE MAGAZINE
Interview: Principal Dancer Julian MacKay, Bayerisches Staatsballett
Julian MacKay is a fountain of energy and ideas. The young principal dancer is still in his early twenties, but while building an international career, he already finished a bachelor’s degree and founded a production company together with his brother Nicholas. TWoA talked to Julian about his artistic journey from Montana to Moscow, London, St. Petersburg, San Francisco and Munich.
Julian MacKay: Advice for Young Dancers and Musicians - “Embrace Uncertainty!”
Julian MacKay is a principal ballet dancer, but the worlds of classical dance and classical music have a lot in common. Based on his own experience, Julian shares his tips on how to navigate your way to the top.
Gift Guide for Artsy Teens
It’s time to do some holiday shopping! Here are some ideas for friends, family or your wish list. And remember, don’t feel restricted by categories!
Chineke! Orchestra’s Betania Johnny (19, violinist): Expand the Picture!
Betania Johnny is a young violinist, a student at London’s prestigious Royal College of Music and a member of Chineke!, Europe’s first orchestra for black and ethnically diverse classical musicians. TWoA talked to Betania about her musical journey and about Chineke!’s ground-breaking achievements in its seven years of existence.
Winter Fashion
It’s almost December! It’s almost the most magical time of the year! And so, we need to match ourselves to this season, with winter fashion! We will not just talk about daily fashion, but also about holiday fashion and fancy outfits for parties, concerts and performances!
BBC Young Musician 2022: Percussionist Jordan Ashman
TWoA talked to 18-year-old percussionist Jordan Ashman, winner of the prestigious BBC Young Musician (2022) competition.
Goodbye October – Hello November!
Dear readers, it’s already November, but we’re still holding on to fall. To those fashion admirers out there, here are some fall fashion trends for this year.
Sweet Teeth for Halloween
Halloween is around the corner and it’s time to start the baking. Baking, you ask? What for? Well, for a party maybe, or just to enjoy some holiday food! I have an idea for you: make some teeth! While you bake, you can listen to Louis Armstrong’s “The Skeleton in the Closet” to get you in the mood!
Reader’s Response to “The Joy of Simple Gestures”
Read a response by Sidra DeKoven Ezrahi to “The Joy of Simple Gestures.”
Interview: Princess Grace Academy’s Luca Branca (Winner of the 2022 Prix de Lausanne Young Creation Award) and Morgan Johnson
Luca Branca (18) and Morgan Johnson (13) are both students at the Princess Grace Academy, a highly selective dance academy in Monte Carlo. TWoA talked to Luca and Morgan about their passion for dance and choreography, their dance video “Let Your Smile Shine,” and Luca’s success as an aspiring choreographer at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne.
Relax with Luca and Morgan
Luca Branca (18, winner of the 2022 Prix de Lausanne Young Creation Award) and Morgan Johnson (13) are both students at the Princess Grace Academy, a highly selective dance academy in Monte Carlo. TWoA asked Luca and Morgan how they like to relax when they are not inside a studio dancing or choreographing.
October!
It’s finally October! It’s officially fall. The leaves are coloured in deep orange, and pumpkins are waiting to be carved. The weather is cooling down, and the nights are longer. October is a cosy month, and here are some of my favourite October things. And, of course, starting with the theme of the magazine – art.
In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II
On 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Queen Elizabeth performed the role destiny had given her with unwavering dedication, determined to take her final bow only with the final curtain. The Queen loved Scotland - and Scottish music. She even had her own piper, the Queen’s Piper, who played the bagpipes for her every morning.
Africa Fashion
Can fashion be art and does it belong into a museum? Certainly! London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V &A) has the largest, most comprehensive collection of dress in the world. But this collection has been very Eurocentric. The V & A is now trying to redress this imbalance with a major exhibition on African fashion, celebrating the imagination of African designers from over twenty countries.
The Joy of Simple Gestures
Want to strike a harmonic, calm chord in your soul? TWoA talks to choreographer and ballet master Noah Gelber about keeping your balance.
Three Easy and Affordable Ways to Decorate Your Room
Your room is too plain, it looks boring, you can’t focus, which is important for rehearsing/practicing/painting. Your room feels incomplete. You need your special vibe to make what you do special.