Choreographer: John Neumeier| Date | Event | Composers, Works, Performers |
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| Sunday 9-Jun-13 06:00pm |
 Staatsoper, HamburgRevival: Scenes from Shakespeare |
Hamburg Ballet |
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| Staatsoper, Hamburg, Große Theaterstraße 25, 20354 Hamburg, Germany Sunday 9-Jun-13 06:00pm Revival: Scenes from Shakespeare | ||
| Friday 14-Jun-13 07:00pm |
National Theatre, Munich Illusions - like Swan Lake |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Friday 14-Jun-13 07:00pm Illusions - like Swan Lake Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier …Silence. An empty room in a gloomy castle. Scattered throughout the room, concealed sculptures fill the empty space. Shown in by reverent guards, a man stares into nowhere. The gate slams shut behind him. Gradually, the king begins to grasp – imprisoned and deprived of power – his situation, his surroundings. In an introverted gesture, he places his hand on his heart… the music meets his lament with the first notes of Swan Lake...
The premiere of llusions – Like Swan Lake was a celebrated success of the Ballet Festival Week of 2011. Finally, John Neumeier’s ballet about the fairy tale king had been brought to its original setting.
Illusions is a Royal thriller with traditional folklore dancing, complete with a good dose of local Bavarian color. The ever-present reference to one of the greatest works in ballet history becomes most apparent in the second act, where Lew Iwanow’s original choreography is integrated: “The reconstruction of a golden hour of St. Petersburg ballet history, elaborate stage design magic supported by the captivating musical score. Most of all, it is a ballet drama that touches us right at the core because of its soulful, vivid characters, instead of showcasing lifeless swans and princes.”Image credit: Charles Tandy | ||
| Friday 14-Jun-13 07:00pm |
Staatsoper, Hamburg Revival: Romeo and Juliet |
Hamburg Ballet |
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| Staatsoper, Hamburg, Große Theaterstraße 25, 20354 Hamburg, Germany Friday 14-Jun-13 07:00pm Revival: Romeo and Juliet | ||
| Sunday 16-Jun-13 03:00pm |
National Theatre, Munich Illusions - like Swan Lake |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Sunday 16-Jun-13 03:00pm Illusions - like Swan Lake Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier …Silence. An empty room in a gloomy castle. Scattered throughout the room, concealed sculptures fill the empty space. Shown in by reverent guards, a man stares into nowhere. The gate slams shut behind him. Gradually, the king begins to grasp – imprisoned and deprived of power – his situation, his surroundings. In an introverted gesture, he places his hand on his heart… the music meets his lament with the first notes of Swan Lake...
The premiere of llusions – Like Swan Lake was a celebrated success of the Ballet Festival Week of 2011. Finally, John Neumeier’s ballet about the fairy tale king had been brought to its original setting.
Illusions is a Royal thriller with traditional folklore dancing, complete with a good dose of local Bavarian color. The ever-present reference to one of the greatest works in ballet history becomes most apparent in the second act, where Lew Iwanow’s original choreography is integrated: “The reconstruction of a golden hour of St. Petersburg ballet history, elaborate stage design magic supported by the captivating musical score. Most of all, it is a ballet drama that touches us right at the core because of its soulful, vivid characters, instead of showcasing lifeless swans and princes.”Image credit: Charles Tandy | ||
| Sunday 16-Jun-13 07:30pm |
Staatsoper, Hamburg Revival: Nijinsky-Epilogue |
Hamburg Ballet |
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| Staatsoper, Hamburg, Große Theaterstraße 25, 20354 Hamburg, Germany Sunday 16-Jun-13 07:30pm Revival: Nijinsky-Epilogue In "Le Pavillon d'Armide" and "Le Sacre" John Neumeier depicts aspects of legendary dancer Vaslaw Nijinsky's life and work. The double-bill evening is set to complement Neumeier's ballet "Nijinsky". | ||
| Saturday 22-Jun-13 07:00pm |
National Theatre, Munich Illusions - like Swan Lake |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Saturday 22-Jun-13 07:00pm Illusions - like Swan Lake Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier …Silence. An empty room in a gloomy castle. Scattered throughout the room, concealed sculptures fill the empty space. Shown in by reverent guards, a man stares into nowhere. The gate slams shut behind him. Gradually, the king begins to grasp – imprisoned and deprived of power – his situation, his surroundings. In an introverted gesture, he places his hand on his heart… the music meets his lament with the first notes of Swan Lake...
The premiere of llusions – Like Swan Lake was a celebrated success of the Ballet Festival Week of 2011. Finally, John Neumeier’s ballet about the fairy tale king had been brought to its original setting.
Illusions is a Royal thriller with traditional folklore dancing, complete with a good dose of local Bavarian color. The ever-present reference to one of the greatest works in ballet history becomes most apparent in the second act, where Lew Iwanow’s original choreography is integrated: “The reconstruction of a golden hour of St. Petersburg ballet history, elaborate stage design magic supported by the captivating musical score. Most of all, it is a ballet drama that touches us right at the core because of its soulful, vivid characters, instead of showcasing lifeless swans and princes.”Image credit: Charles Tandy | ||
| Sunday 23-Jun-13 07:00pm |
National Theatre, Munich Illusions - like Swan Lake |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Sunday 23-Jun-13 07:00pm Illusions - like Swan Lake Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier …Silence. An empty room in a gloomy castle. Scattered throughout the room, concealed sculptures fill the empty space. Shown in by reverent guards, a man stares into nowhere. The gate slams shut behind him. Gradually, the king begins to grasp – imprisoned and deprived of power – his situation, his surroundings. In an introverted gesture, he places his hand on his heart… the music meets his lament with the first notes of Swan Lake...
The premiere of llusions – Like Swan Lake was a celebrated success of the Ballet Festival Week of 2011. Finally, John Neumeier’s ballet about the fairy tale king had been brought to its original setting.
Illusions is a Royal thriller with traditional folklore dancing, complete with a good dose of local Bavarian color. The ever-present reference to one of the greatest works in ballet history becomes most apparent in the second act, where Lew Iwanow’s original choreography is integrated: “The reconstruction of a golden hour of St. Petersburg ballet history, elaborate stage design magic supported by the captivating musical score. Most of all, it is a ballet drama that touches us right at the core because of its soulful, vivid characters, instead of showcasing lifeless swans and princes.”Image credit: Charles Tandy | ||
| Tuesday 25-Jun-13 07:30pm |
Staatsoper, Hamburg Liliom |
Hamburg Ballet Philharmoniker Hamburg Simon Hewett, Conductor Dancers: Carsten Jung: Liliom Alina Cojocaru: Julie Aleix Martinez: Louis |
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| Staatsoper, Hamburg, Große Theaterstraße 25, 20354 Hamburg, Germany Tuesday 25-Jun-13 07:30pm Philharmoniker Hamburg Simon Hewett, Conductor Dancers: Carsten Jung: Liliom Alina Cojocaru: Julie Aleix Martinez: Louis | ||
| Thursday 27-Jun-13 07:30pm |
Staatsoper, Hamburg The Little Mermaid |
Hamburg Ballet |
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| Staatsoper, Hamburg, Große Theaterstraße 25, 20354 Hamburg, Germany Thursday 27-Jun-13 07:30pm | ||
| Saturday 29-Jun-13 07:30pm |
Staatsoper, Hamburg Revival: Scenes from Shakespeare |
Hamburg Ballet |
| More info... | ||
| Staatsoper, Hamburg, Große Theaterstraße 25, 20354 Hamburg, Germany Saturday 29-Jun-13 07:30pm Revival: Scenes from Shakespeare | ||
| Saturday 29-Jun-13 08:00pm |
Staatsoper, Hamburg Revival: Preludes CV |
Hamburg Ballet |
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| Staatsoper, Hamburg, Große Theaterstraße 25, 20354 Hamburg, Germany Saturday 29-Jun-13 08:00pm Revival: Preludes CV | ||
| Saturday 21-Sep-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Saturday 21-Sep-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Monday 23-Sep-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Monday 23-Sep-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Tuesday 24-Sep-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Tuesday 24-Sep-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Thursday 26-Sep-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Thursday 26-Sep-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Friday 27-Sep-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Friday 27-Sep-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Sunday 29-Sep-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Sunday 29-Sep-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Monday 30-Sep-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Monday 30-Sep-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Tuesday 1-Oct-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Tuesday 1-Oct-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Thursday 3-Oct-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Thursday 3-Oct-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Saturday 5-Oct-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Saturday 5-Oct-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Sunday 6-Oct-13 02:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Sunday 6-Oct-13 02:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Tuesday 8-Oct-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Tuesday 8-Oct-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Wednesday 9-Oct-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Wednesday 9-Oct-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Thursday 10-Oct-13 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) La dame aux camélias |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Thursday 10-Oct-13 07:30pm La Dame aux Camélias [Neumeier] Music by Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849) Choreography by John Neumeier Inspired by the music of Chopin, John Neumeier adapts the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils. Rarely has a choreographer had a more human vision of his characters. | ||
| Sunday 13-Oct-13 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Midsummer Night's Dream |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Sunday 13-Oct-13 07:30pm A Midsummer Night's Dream [Neumeier] Music by Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)/Ligeti, György (1923-2006) Choreography by John Neumeier Why have composers and choreographers been fascinated for decades by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? Maybe it is the historical period of the play, maybe the caste system, maybe the versatile stylistic means of writing and the tangled plot? Fairy tale characters like Oberon and Titania fight sensual and witty battles, next to figures from Greek mythology, such as Theseus and Hippolyta which cause great confusion in the life of a clumsy craftsman and a group of lovers from present times.
Choreographer John Neumeier created his version of Sommernachtstraum in 1977 and the piece has been a steady part of the Bavarian State Ballet's repertory since 1993. After a 10 year break, the revival will now return to the stage of the Nationaltheater.
Though the mastermind behind this creation is of American descend, it was made in and for the "Dance Country Germany". Proof lies in its unique and thoughtful, virtuosic approach to developing drama. After all, the complex mixture of musical layers would be worth a separate panel discussion. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's atmospheric musical score for Sommernachtstraum reflects the world of the mortals, while Györgi Ligeti's siren-esque organ pieces bring to mind the fairy kingdom depicted in Shakespeare's play. The craftsmen's dance is underlined by dominant opera paraphrases for the barrel organ which satirize even the noblest melodies.
As with the musical layers, together with his stage- and costume designer Jürgen Rose, Neumeier mixes the historical settings cleverly. What would be more suited to the sounds of Mendelsohn's score than a sweet Biedermeier set? An olive tree is a perfect symbol of the antique, mythology and fairy tales in one.
John Neumeier's Sommernachtstraum always has been a wonderful representation of an full-length classical ballet made in the ladder half of the 20th century, the 1970s in Germany. A time of departure from the narrative through Pina Bausch's work – a chapter that is also closed now, and is also being re-examined by today's dance artists and scholars.Tickets €8-€88. Written orders will be begin on June 20, 2013. | ||
| Monday 14-Oct-13 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Midsummer Night's Dream |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Monday 14-Oct-13 07:30pm A Midsummer Night's Dream [Neumeier] Music by Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)/Ligeti, György (1923-2006) Choreography by John Neumeier Why have composers and choreographers been fascinated for decades by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? Maybe it is the historical period of the play, maybe the caste system, maybe the versatile stylistic means of writing and the tangled plot? Fairy tale characters like Oberon and Titania fight sensual and witty battles, next to figures from Greek mythology, such as Theseus and Hippolyta which cause great confusion in the life of a clumsy craftsman and a group of lovers from present times.
Choreographer John Neumeier created his version of Sommernachtstraum in 1977 and the piece has been a steady part of the Bavarian State Ballet's repertory since 1993. After a 10 year break, the revival will now return to the stage of the Nationaltheater.
Though the mastermind behind this creation is of American descend, it was made in and for the "Dance Country Germany". Proof lies in its unique and thoughtful, virtuosic approach to developing drama. After all, the complex mixture of musical layers would be worth a separate panel discussion. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's atmospheric musical score for Sommernachtstraum reflects the world of the mortals, while Györgi Ligeti's siren-esque organ pieces bring to mind the fairy kingdom depicted in Shakespeare's play. The craftsmen's dance is underlined by dominant opera paraphrases for the barrel organ which satirize even the noblest melodies.
As with the musical layers, together with his stage- and costume designer Jürgen Rose, Neumeier mixes the historical settings cleverly. What would be more suited to the sounds of Mendelsohn's score than a sweet Biedermeier set? An olive tree is a perfect symbol of the antique, mythology and fairy tales in one. John Neumeier's Sommernachtstraum always has been a wonderful representation of an full-length classical ballet made in the ladder half of the 20th century, the 1970s in Germany. A time of departure from the narrative through Pina Bausch's work – a chapter that is also closed now, and is also being re-examined by today's dance artists and scholars. Tickets €8-€88. Written orders will be begin on June 20, 2013. | ||
| Thursday 17-Oct-13 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Midsummer Night's Dream |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Thursday 17-Oct-13 07:30pm A Midsummer Night's Dream [Neumeier] Music by Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)/Ligeti, György (1923-2006) Choreography by John Neumeier Why have composers and choreographers been fascinated for decades by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? Maybe it is the historical period of the play, maybe the caste system, maybe the versatile stylistic means of writing and the tangled plot? Fairy tale characters like Oberon and Titania fight sensual and witty battles, next to figures from Greek mythology, such as Theseus and Hippolyta which cause great confusion in the life of a clumsy craftsman and a group of lovers from present times.
Choreographer John Neumeier created his version of Sommernachtstraum in 1977 and the piece has been a steady part of the Bavarian State Ballet's repertory since 1993. After a 10 year break, the revival will now return to the stage of the Nationaltheater.
Though the mastermind behind this creation is of American descend, it was made in and for the "Dance Country Germany". Proof lies in its unique and thoughtful, virtuosic approach to developing drama. After all, the complex mixture of musical layers would be worth a separate panel discussion. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's atmospheric musical score for Sommernachtstraum reflects the world of the mortals, while Györgi Ligeti's siren-esque organ pieces bring to mind the fairy kingdom depicted in Shakespeare's play. The craftsmen's dance is underlined by dominant opera paraphrases for the barrel organ which satirize even the noblest melodies.
As with the musical layers, together with his stage- and costume designer Jürgen Rose, Neumeier mixes the historical settings cleverly. What would be more suited to the sounds of Mendelsohn's score than a sweet Biedermeier set? An olive tree is a perfect symbol of the antique, mythology and fairy tales in one. John Neumeier's Sommernachtstraum always has been a wonderful representation of an full-length classical ballet made in the ladder half of the 20th century, the 1970s in Germany. A time of departure from the narrative through Pina Bausch's work – a chapter that is also closed now, and is also being re-examined by today's dance artists and scholars. Tickets €8-€88. Written orders will be begin on June 20, 2013. | ||
| Saturday 19-Oct-13 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Midsummer Night's Dream |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Saturday 19-Oct-13 07:30pm A Midsummer Night's Dream [Neumeier] Music by Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)/Ligeti, György (1923-2006) Choreography by John Neumeier Why have composers and choreographers been fascinated for decades by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? Maybe it is the historical period of the play, maybe the caste system, maybe the versatile stylistic means of writing and the tangled plot? Fairy tale characters like Oberon and Titania fight sensual and witty battles, next to figures from Greek mythology, such as Theseus and Hippolyta which cause great confusion in the life of a clumsy craftsman and a group of lovers from present times.
Choreographer John Neumeier created his version of Sommernachtstraum in 1977 and the piece has been a steady part of the Bavarian State Ballet's repertory since 1993. After a 10 year break, the revival will now return to the stage of the Nationaltheater.
Though the mastermind behind this creation is of American descend, it was made in and for the "Dance Country Germany". Proof lies in its unique and thoughtful, virtuosic approach to developing drama. After all, the complex mixture of musical layers would be worth a separate panel discussion. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's atmospheric musical score for Sommernachtstraum reflects the world of the mortals, while Györgi Ligeti's siren-esque organ pieces bring to mind the fairy kingdom depicted in Shakespeare's play. The craftsmen's dance is underlined by dominant opera paraphrases for the barrel organ which satirize even the noblest melodies.
As with the musical layers, together with his stage- and costume designer Jürgen Rose, Neumeier mixes the historical settings cleverly. What would be more suited to the sounds of Mendelsohn's score than a sweet Biedermeier set? An olive tree is a perfect symbol of the antique, mythology and fairy tales in one. John Neumeier's Sommernachtstraum always has been a wonderful representation of an full-length classical ballet made in the ladder half of the 20th century, the 1970s in Germany. A time of departure from the narrative through Pina Bausch's work – a chapter that is also closed now, and is also being re-examined by today's dance artists and scholars. Tickets €8-€88. Written orders will be begin on June 20, 2013. | ||
| Wednesday 23-Oct-13 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Midsummer Night's Dream |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Wednesday 23-Oct-13 07:30pm A Midsummer Night's Dream [Neumeier] Music by Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)/Ligeti, György (1923-2006) Choreography by John Neumeier Why have composers and choreographers been fascinated for decades by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? Maybe it is the historical period of the play, maybe the caste system, maybe the versatile stylistic means of writing and the tangled plot? Fairy tale characters like Oberon and Titania fight sensual and witty battles, next to figures from Greek mythology, such as Theseus and Hippolyta which cause great confusion in the life of a clumsy craftsman and a group of lovers from present times.
Choreographer John Neumeier created his version of Sommernachtstraum in 1977 and the piece has been a steady part of the Bavarian State Ballet's repertory since 1993. After a 10 year break, the revival will now return to the stage of the Nationaltheater.
Though the mastermind behind this creation is of American descend, it was made in and for the "Dance Country Germany". Proof lies in its unique and thoughtful, virtuosic approach to developing drama. After all, the complex mixture of musical layers would be worth a separate panel discussion. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's atmospheric musical score for Sommernachtstraum reflects the world of the mortals, while Györgi Ligeti's siren-esque organ pieces bring to mind the fairy kingdom depicted in Shakespeare's play. The craftsmen's dance is underlined by dominant opera paraphrases for the barrel organ which satirize even the noblest melodies.
As with the musical layers, together with his stage- and costume designer Jürgen Rose, Neumeier mixes the historical settings cleverly. What would be more suited to the sounds of Mendelsohn's score than a sweet Biedermeier set? An olive tree is a perfect symbol of the antique, mythology and fairy tales in one. John Neumeier's Sommernachtstraum always has been a wonderful representation of an full-length classical ballet made in the ladder half of the 20th century, the 1970s in Germany. A time of departure from the narrative through Pina Bausch's work – a chapter that is also closed now, and is also being re-examined by today's dance artists and scholars. Tickets €8-€88. Written orders will be begin on June 20, 2013. | ||
| Saturday 26-Oct-13 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Midsummer Night's Dream |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Saturday 26-Oct-13 07:30pm A Midsummer Night's Dream [Neumeier] Music by Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)/Ligeti, György (1923-2006) Choreography by John Neumeier Why have composers and choreographers been fascinated for decades by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? Maybe it is the historical period of the play, maybe the caste system, maybe the versatile stylistic means of writing and the tangled plot? Fairy tale characters like Oberon and Titania fight sensual and witty battles, next to figures from Greek mythology, such as Theseus and Hippolyta which cause great confusion in the life of a clumsy craftsman and a group of lovers from present times.
Choreographer John Neumeier created his version of Sommernachtstraum in 1977 and the piece has been a steady part of the Bavarian State Ballet's repertory since 1993. After a 10 year break, the revival will now return to the stage of the Nationaltheater.
Though the mastermind behind this creation is of American descend, it was made in and for the "Dance Country Germany". Proof lies in its unique and thoughtful, virtuosic approach to developing drama. After all, the complex mixture of musical layers would be worth a separate panel discussion. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's atmospheric musical score for Sommernachtstraum reflects the world of the mortals, while Györgi Ligeti's siren-esque organ pieces bring to mind the fairy kingdom depicted in Shakespeare's play. The craftsmen's dance is underlined by dominant opera paraphrases for the barrel organ which satirize even the noblest melodies.
As with the musical layers, together with his stage- and costume designer Jürgen Rose, Neumeier mixes the historical settings cleverly. What would be more suited to the sounds of Mendelsohn's score than a sweet Biedermeier set? An olive tree is a perfect symbol of the antique, mythology and fairy tales in one. John Neumeier's Sommernachtstraum always has been a wonderful representation of an full-length classical ballet made in the ladder half of the 20th century, the 1970s in Germany. A time of departure from the narrative through Pina Bausch's work – a chapter that is also closed now, and is also being re-examined by today's dance artists and scholars. Tickets €8-€88. Written orders will be begin on June 20, 2013. | ||
| Sunday 8-Dec-13 06:00pm |
National Theatre, Munich Midsummer Night's Dream |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Sunday 8-Dec-13 06:00pm A Midsummer Night's Dream [Neumeier] Music by Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)/Ligeti, György (1923-2006) Choreography by John Neumeier Why have composers and choreographers been fascinated for decades by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? Maybe it is the historical period of the play, maybe the caste system, maybe the versatile stylistic means of writing and the tangled plot? Fairy tale characters like Oberon and Titania fight sensual and witty battles, next to figures from Greek mythology, such as Theseus and Hippolyta which cause great confusion in the life of a clumsy craftsman and a group of lovers from present times.
Choreographer John Neumeier created his version of Sommernachtstraum in 1977 and the piece has been a steady part of the Bavarian State Ballet's repertory since 1993. After a 10 year break, the revival will now return to the stage of the Nationaltheater.
Though the mastermind behind this creation is of American descend, it was made in and for the "Dance Country Germany". Proof lies in its unique and thoughtful, virtuosic approach to developing drama. After all, the complex mixture of musical layers would be worth a separate panel discussion. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's atmospheric musical score for Sommernachtstraum reflects the world of the mortals, while Györgi Ligeti's siren-esque organ pieces bring to mind the fairy kingdom depicted in Shakespeare's play. The craftsmen's dance is underlined by dominant opera paraphrases for the barrel organ which satirize even the noblest melodies.
As with the musical layers, together with his stage- and costume designer Jürgen Rose, Neumeier mixes the historical settings cleverly. What would be more suited to the sounds of Mendelsohn's score than a sweet Biedermeier set? An olive tree is a perfect symbol of the antique, mythology and fairy tales in one. John Neumeier's Sommernachtstraum always has been a wonderful representation of an full-length classical ballet made in the ladder half of the 20th century, the 1970s in Germany. A time of departure from the narrative through Pina Bausch's work – a chapter that is also closed now, and is also being re-examined by today's dance artists and scholars. Tickets €8-€88. Written orders will be begin on June 20, 2013. | ||
| Saturday 14-Dec-13 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Midsummer Night's Dream |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Saturday 14-Dec-13 07:30pm A Midsummer Night's Dream [Neumeier] Music by Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)/Ligeti, György (1923-2006) Choreography by John Neumeier Why have composers and choreographers been fascinated for decades by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? Maybe it is the historical period of the play, maybe the caste system, maybe the versatile stylistic means of writing and the tangled plot? Fairy tale characters like Oberon and Titania fight sensual and witty battles, next to figures from Greek mythology, such as Theseus and Hippolyta which cause great confusion in the life of a clumsy craftsman and a group of lovers from present times.
Choreographer John Neumeier created his version of Sommernachtstraum in 1977 and the piece has been a steady part of the Bavarian State Ballet's repertory since 1993. After a 10 year break, the revival will now return to the stage of the Nationaltheater.
Though the mastermind behind this creation is of American descend, it was made in and for the "Dance Country Germany". Proof lies in its unique and thoughtful, virtuosic approach to developing drama. After all, the complex mixture of musical layers would be worth a separate panel discussion. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's atmospheric musical score for Sommernachtstraum reflects the world of the mortals, while Györgi Ligeti's siren-esque organ pieces bring to mind the fairy kingdom depicted in Shakespeare's play. The craftsmen's dance is underlined by dominant opera paraphrases for the barrel organ which satirize even the noblest melodies.
As with the musical layers, together with his stage- and costume designer Jürgen Rose, Neumeier mixes the historical settings cleverly. What would be more suited to the sounds of Mendelsohn's score than a sweet Biedermeier set? An olive tree is a perfect symbol of the antique, mythology and fairy tales in one. John Neumeier's Sommernachtstraum always has been a wonderful representation of an full-length classical ballet made in the ladder half of the 20th century, the 1970s in Germany. A time of departure from the narrative through Pina Bausch's work – a chapter that is also closed now, and is also being re-examined by today's dance artists and scholars. Tickets €8-€88. Written orders will be begin on June 20, 2013. | ||
| Saturday 5-Apr-14 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) Paris Opera Ballet School Show |
Paris Opera Ballet School |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Saturday 5-Apr-14 07:30pm Paris Opera Ballet School Show Napoli Music by Helsted, Edvard (1816-1900) / Paulli, Holger Simon (1810-1891) / Lumbye, Hans Christian (1810-1874) / Boserup, Louise Alenius (b. 1978) As an echo to the Tricentenary celebrations of 2013, the Paris Opera Ballet School pursues its journey through the stylistic history of the French School. The evening begins with Concerto en Ré, created by Claude Bessy in 1977 for the first performance by the school she directed from 1973 until 2004, and which brought all the students on stage. The journey continues with the Danish romanticism of August Bournonville, with its pas de six and Neapolitan tarantella providing touches of Italian colour; thence to Scaramouche, created in 2005 by Danseur Étoile José Martinez for the younger pupils, a production which draws on the pantomime tradition of the Commedia dell'arte. The voyage ends on the shores of John Neumeier's neoclassicism with Yondering. Alongside the annual demonstrations which give an insight into the richness of the school's teaching, this production allows the audience to appreciate the excellence of the French School of Dance and the training passed on, developed and maintained over a period of several centuries. | ||
| Sunday 6-Apr-14 02:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) Paris Opera Ballet School Show |
Paris Opera Ballet School |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Sunday 6-Apr-14 02:30pm Paris Opera Ballet School Show Napoli Music by Helsted, Edvard (1816-1900) / Paulli, Holger Simon (1810-1891) / Lumbye, Hans Christian (1810-1874) / Boserup, Louise Alenius (b. 1978) As an echo to the Tricentenary celebrations of 2013, the Paris Opera Ballet School pursues its journey through the stylistic history of the French School. The evening begins with Concerto en Ré, created by Claude Bessy in 1977 for the first performance by the school she directed from 1973 until 2004, and which brought all the students on stage. The journey continues with the Danish romanticism of August Bournonville, with its pas de six and Neapolitan tarantella providing touches of Italian colour; thence to Scaramouche, created in 2005 by Danseur Étoile José Martinez for the younger pupils, a production which draws on the pantomime tradition of the Commedia dell'arte. The voyage ends on the shores of John Neumeier's neoclassicism with Yondering. Alongside the annual demonstrations which give an insight into the richness of the school's teaching, this production allows the audience to appreciate the excellence of the French School of Dance and the training passed on, developed and maintained over a period of several centuries. | ||
| Tuesday 8-Apr-14 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) Paris Opera Ballet School Show |
Paris Opera Ballet School |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Tuesday 8-Apr-14 07:30pm Paris Opera Ballet School Show Napoli Music by Helsted, Edvard (1816-1900) / Paulli, Holger Simon (1810-1891) / Lumbye, Hans Christian (1810-1874) / Boserup, Louise Alenius (b. 1978) As an echo to the Tricentenary celebrations of 2013, the Paris Opera Ballet School pursues its journey through the stylistic history of the French School. The evening begins with Concerto en Ré, created by Claude Bessy in 1977 for the first performance by the school she directed from 1973 until 2004, and which brought all the students on stage. The journey continues with the Danish romanticism of August Bournonville, with its pas de six and Neapolitan tarantella providing touches of Italian colour; thence to Scaramouche, created in 2005 by Danseur Étoile José Martinez for the younger pupils, a production which draws on the pantomime tradition of the Commedia dell'arte. The voyage ends on the shores of John Neumeier's neoclassicism with Yondering. Alongside the annual demonstrations which give an insight into the richness of the school's teaching, this production allows the audience to appreciate the excellence of the French School of Dance and the training passed on, developed and maintained over a period of several centuries. | ||
| Thursday 10-Apr-14 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) Paris Opera Ballet School Show |
Paris Opera Ballet School |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Thursday 10-Apr-14 07:30pm Paris Opera Ballet School Show Napoli Music by Helsted, Edvard (1816-1900) / Paulli, Holger Simon (1810-1891) / Lumbye, Hans Christian (1810-1874) / Boserup, Louise Alenius (b. 1978) As an echo to the Tricentenary celebrations of 2013, the Paris Opera Ballet School pursues its journey through the stylistic history of the French School. The evening begins with Concerto en Ré, created by Claude Bessy in 1977 for the first performance by the school she directed from 1973 until 2004, and which brought all the students on stage. The journey continues with the Danish romanticism of August Bournonville, with its pas de six and Neapolitan tarantella providing touches of Italian colour; thence to Scaramouche, created in 2005 by Danseur Étoile José Martinez for the younger pupils, a production which draws on the pantomime tradition of the Commedia dell'arte. The voyage ends on the shores of John Neumeier's neoclassicism with Yondering. Alongside the annual demonstrations which give an insight into the richness of the school's teaching, this production allows the audience to appreciate the excellence of the French School of Dance and the training passed on, developed and maintained over a period of several centuries. | ||
| Saturday 12-Apr-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Midsummer Night's Dream |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Saturday 12-Apr-14 07:30pm A Midsummer Night's Dream [Neumeier] Music by Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)/Ligeti, György (1923-2006) Choreography by John Neumeier Why have composers and choreographers been fascinated for decades by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? Maybe it is the historical period of the play, maybe the caste system, maybe the versatile stylistic means of writing and the tangled plot? Fairy tale characters like Oberon and Titania fight sensual and witty battles, next to figures from Greek mythology, such as Theseus and Hippolyta which cause great confusion in the life of a clumsy craftsman and a group of lovers from present times.
Choreographer John Neumeier created his version of Sommernachtstraum in 1977 and the piece has been a steady part of the Bavarian State Ballet's repertory since 1993. After a 10 year break, the revival will now return to the stage of the Nationaltheater.
Though the mastermind behind this creation is of American descend, it was made in and for the "Dance Country Germany". Proof lies in its unique and thoughtful, virtuosic approach to developing drama. After all, the complex mixture of musical layers would be worth a separate panel discussion. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's atmospheric musical score for Sommernachtstraum reflects the world of the mortals, while Györgi Ligeti's siren-esque organ pieces bring to mind the fairy kingdom depicted in Shakespeare's play. The craftsmen's dance is underlined by dominant opera paraphrases for the barrel organ which satirize even the noblest melodies.
As with the musical layers, together with his stage- and costume designer Jürgen Rose, Neumeier mixes the historical settings cleverly. What would be more suited to the sounds of Mendelsohn's score than a sweet Biedermeier set? An olive tree is a perfect symbol of the antique, mythology and fairy tales in one. John Neumeier's Sommernachtstraum always has been a wonderful representation of an full-length classical ballet made in the ladder half of the 20th century, the 1970s in Germany. A time of departure from the narrative through Pina Bausch's work – a chapter that is also closed now, and is also being re-examined by today's dance artists and scholars. Tickets €8-€88. Written orders will be begin on June 20, 2013. | ||
| Saturday 5-Jul-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Midsummer Night's Dream |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Saturday 5-Jul-14 07:30pm A Midsummer Night's Dream [Neumeier] Music by Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)/Ligeti, György (1923-2006) Choreography by John Neumeier Why have composers and choreographers been fascinated for decades by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? Maybe it is the historical period of the play, maybe the caste system, maybe the versatile stylistic means of writing and the tangled plot? Fairy tale characters like Oberon and Titania fight sensual and witty battles, next to figures from Greek mythology, such as Theseus and Hippolyta which cause great confusion in the life of a clumsy craftsman and a group of lovers from present times.
Choreographer John Neumeier created his version of Sommernachtstraum in 1977 and the piece has been a steady part of the Bavarian State Ballet's repertory since 1993. After a 10 year break, the revival will now return to the stage of the Nationaltheater.
Though the mastermind behind this creation is of American descend, it was made in and for the "Dance Country Germany". Proof lies in its unique and thoughtful, virtuosic approach to developing drama. After all, the complex mixture of musical layers would be worth a separate panel discussion. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's atmospheric musical score for Sommernachtstraum reflects the world of the mortals, while Györgi Ligeti's siren-esque organ pieces bring to mind the fairy kingdom depicted in Shakespeare's play. The craftsmen's dance is underlined by dominant opera paraphrases for the barrel organ which satirize even the noblest melodies.
As with the musical layers, together with his stage- and costume designer Jürgen Rose, Neumeier mixes the historical settings cleverly. What would be more suited to the sounds of Mendelsohn's score than a sweet Biedermeier set? An olive tree is a perfect symbol of the antique, mythology and fairy tales in one. John Neumeier's Sommernachtstraum always has been a wonderful representation of an full-length classical ballet made in the ladder half of the 20th century, the 1970s in Germany. A time of departure from the narrative through Pina Bausch's work – a chapter that is also closed now, and is also being re-examined by today's dance artists and scholars. Tickets €8-€88. Written orders will be begin on June 20, 2013. | ||
