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| Friday 31-May-13 07:30pm |
 Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form CollegeDance through the Ages Ulverston International Music Festival |
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| Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College, Ranting Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9LE, United Kingdom Friday 31-May-13 07:30pm Dance through the Ages Finally, after ten years, the Festival makes its debut in Barrow, with a spectacular variety show featuring Baroque Dance, Classical Ballet, Character Dance, Flamenco, and Contemporary Dance | ||
| Thursday 20-Jun-13 08:00pm |
Snape Maltings Concert Hall Britten Dances Aldeburgh Festival |
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| Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape IP17 1SP, United Kingdom Thursday 20-Jun-13 08:00pm Britten Dances The Royal Ballet and Royal Ballet Flanders A Britten centenary celebration through dance, featuring new choreography inspired by Britten from Kim Brandstrup (music: Britten Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge), who creates a new work for The Royal Ballet, and Ashley Page (music: Britten Young Apollo & Purcell arr. Britten Chacony) and Cameron McMillan (music: Larry Goves new work after Britten’s Nocturnal), who make dances for Royal Ballet Flanders. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Saturday 26-Oct-13 07:30pm |
Staatsoper at Schiller Theater, Berlin Sacre du Printemps |
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| Staatsoper at Schiller Theater, Berlin, Bismarckstraße 110, 10625 Berlin, Germany Saturday 26-Oct-13 07:30pm World premiere of Sasha Waltz' choreography. A production by Sasha Waltz & Guests in co-production with Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg and the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels. Made in Radialsystem. | ||
| Saturday 2-Nov-13 07:30pm |
Staatsoper at Schiller Theater, Berlin Sacre du Printemps |
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| Staatsoper at Schiller Theater, Berlin, Bismarckstraße 110, 10625 Berlin, Germany Saturday 2-Nov-13 07:30pm World premiere of Sasha Waltz' choreography. A production by Sasha Waltz & Guests in co-production with Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg and the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels. Made in Radialsystem. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Friday 20-Dec-13 06:00pm |
Grieg Hall (Grieghallen), Bergen The Nutcracker |
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| Grieg Hall (Grieghallen), Bergen, Edvard Griegs plass 1, Bergen 5015, Norway Friday 20-Dec-13 06:00pm The performance is a cooperation between Bergen Arts, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hall. | ||
| Saturday 21-Dec-13 02:00pm |
Grieg Hall (Grieghallen), Bergen The Nutcracker |
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| Grieg Hall (Grieghallen), Bergen, Edvard Griegs plass 1, Bergen 5015, Norway Saturday 21-Dec-13 02:00pm The performance is a cooperation between Bergen Arts, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hall. | ||
| Thursday 26-Dec-13 03:00pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Nutcracker - Family Performance |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Thursday 26-Dec-13 03:00pm The Nutcracker - Family Performance The Nutcracker [Neumeier] Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier Is The Nutcracker merely a Christmas tale? No, not necessarily - A winter tale, perhaps. Most of all, the nutcracker is a birthday present for Marie! John Neumeier chooses to tell the poetic fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffmann in a different way. "A new classic was born", said Dorion Weickmann, "an everlasting staple of ballet repertory full of insights on human relationships that were, and are still, highly relevant in society." Neumeier said in 1975, only four years after giving this all-time favorite family classic a fresh face. The American choreographer, then and now artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, reduced the old-fashioned tale to its essential message: Marie is growing up - with all the emotions, conflicts and feelings that this laborious process entails. With innate drama, baroque elegance and clever humor, Neumeier created a tableau that is far from Hoffmann’s original tale. His Nutcracker boldly comments on the state of our society, it is a family portrait and a story of the rite of passage. Moreover, it’s a deep bow of respect to the high art of classical ballet. None other than Petipa himself whisks away Marie to the foreign (dream-) world of the theater. There, she encounters and surrenders to the charm of famous ballets characters – but rest assured: the audience is right with her on that. Tickets €7 - 70. Written orders will be processed beginning 26. September 2013. Playing time: 2 hours 35 minutes (1 intermission).
This performance offers discounts for families and an Introductory event for Children at 2.15pm. | ||
| Thursday 26-Dec-13 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Nutcracker |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Thursday 26-Dec-13 07:30pm The Nutcracker [Neumeier] Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier Is The Nutcracker merely a Christmas tale? No, not necessarily - A winter tale, perhaps. Most of all, the nutcracker is a birthday present for Marie! John Neumeier chooses to tell the poetic fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffmann in a different way. "A new classic was born", said Dorion Weickmann, "an everlasting staple of ballet repertory full of insights on human relationships that were, and are still, highly relevant in society." Neumeier said in 1975, only four years after giving this all-time favorite family classic a fresh face. The American choreographer, then and now artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, reduced the old-fashioned tale to its essential message: Marie is growing up - with all the emotions, conflicts and feelings that this laborious process entails. With innate drama, baroque elegance and clever humor, Neumeier created a tableau that is far from Hoffmann’s original tale. His Nutcracker boldly comments on the state of our society, it is a family portrait and a story of the rite of passage. Moreover, it’s a deep bow of respect to the high art of classical ballet. None other than Petipa himself whisks away Marie to the foreign (dream-) world of the theater. There, she encounters and surrenders to the charm of famous ballets characters – but rest assured: the audience is right with her on that.
Tickets €7 - 70. Written orders will be processed beginning 26. September 2013. Playing time: 2 hours 35 minutes (1 intermission). | ||
| Friday 27-Dec-13 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Nutcracker |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Friday 27-Dec-13 07:30pm The Nutcracker [Neumeier] Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier Is The Nutcracker merely a Christmas tale? No, not necessarily - A winter tale, perhaps. Most of all, the nutcracker is a birthday present for Marie! John Neumeier chooses to tell the poetic fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffmann in a different way. "A new classic was born", said Dorion Weickmann, "an everlasting staple of ballet repertory full of insights on human relationships that were, and are still, highly relevant in society." Neumeier said in 1975, only four years after giving this all-time favorite family classic a fresh face. The American choreographer, then and now artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, reduced the old-fashioned tale to its essential message: Marie is growing up - with all the emotions, conflicts and feelings that this laborious process entails. With innate drama, baroque elegance and clever humor, Neumeier created a tableau that is far from Hoffmann’s original tale. His Nutcracker boldly comments on the state of our society, it is a family portrait and a story of the rite of passage. Moreover, it’s a deep bow of respect to the high art of classical ballet. None other than Petipa himself whisks away Marie to the foreign (dream-) world of the theater. There, she encounters and surrenders to the charm of famous ballets characters – but rest assured: the audience is right with her on that.
Tickets €7 - 70. Written orders will be processed beginning 26. September 2013. Playing time: 2 hours 35 minutes (1 intermission). | ||
| Monday 30-Dec-13 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Nutcracker |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Monday 30-Dec-13 07:30pm The Nutcracker [Neumeier] Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier Is The Nutcracker merely a Christmas tale? No, not necessarily - A winter tale, perhaps. Most of all, the nutcracker is a birthday present for Marie! John Neumeier chooses to tell the poetic fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffmann in a different way. "A new classic was born", said Dorion Weickmann, "an everlasting staple of ballet repertory full of insights on human relationships that were, and are still, highly relevant in society." Neumeier said in 1975, only four years after giving this all-time favorite family classic a fresh face. The American choreographer, then and now artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, reduced the old-fashioned tale to its essential message: Marie is growing up - with all the emotions, conflicts and feelings that this laborious process entails. With innate drama, baroque elegance and clever humor, Neumeier created a tableau that is far from Hoffmann’s original tale. His Nutcracker boldly comments on the state of our society, it is a family portrait and a story of the rite of passage. Moreover, it’s a deep bow of respect to the high art of classical ballet. None other than Petipa himself whisks away Marie to the foreign (dream-) world of the theater. There, she encounters and surrenders to the charm of famous ballets characters – but rest assured: the audience is right with her on that.
Tickets €7 - 70. Written orders will be processed beginning 26. September 2013. Playing time: 2 hours 35 minutes (1 intermission). | ||
| Wednesday 1-Jan-14 06:00pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Nutcracker |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Wednesday 1-Jan-14 06:00pm The Nutcracker [Neumeier] Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier Is The Nutcracker merely a Christmas tale? No, not necessarily - A winter tale, perhaps. Most of all, the nutcracker is a birthday present for Marie! John Neumeier chooses to tell the poetic fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffmann in a different way. "A new classic was born", said Dorion Weickmann, "an everlasting staple of ballet repertory full of insights on human relationships that were, and are still, highly relevant in society." Neumeier said in 1975, only four years after giving this all-time favorite family classic a fresh face. The American choreographer, then and now artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, reduced the old-fashioned tale to its essential message: Marie is growing up - with all the emotions, conflicts and feelings that this laborious process entails. With innate drama, baroque elegance and clever humor, Neumeier created a tableau that is far from Hoffmann’s original tale. His Nutcracker boldly comments on the state of our society, it is a family portrait and a story of the rite of passage. Moreover, it’s a deep bow of respect to the high art of classical ballet. None other than Petipa himself whisks away Marie to the foreign (dream-) world of the theater. There, she encounters and surrenders to the charm of famous ballets characters – but rest assured: the audience is right with her on that.
Tickets €7 - 70. Written orders will be processed beginning 26. September 2013. Playing time: 2 hours 35 minutes (1 intermission). | ||
| Saturday 18-Jan-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Nutcracker |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Saturday 18-Jan-14 07:30pm The Nutcracker [Neumeier] Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier Is The Nutcracker merely a Christmas tale? No, not necessarily - A winter tale, perhaps. Most of all, the nutcracker is a birthday present for Marie! John Neumeier chooses to tell the poetic fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffmann in a different way. "A new classic was born", said Dorion Weickmann, "an everlasting staple of ballet repertory full of insights on human relationships that were, and are still, highly relevant in society." Neumeier said in 1975, only four years after giving this all-time favorite family classic a fresh face. The American choreographer, then and now artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, reduced the old-fashioned tale to its essential message: Marie is growing up - with all the emotions, conflicts and feelings that this laborious process entails. With innate drama, baroque elegance and clever humor, Neumeier created a tableau that is far from Hoffmann’s original tale. His Nutcracker boldly comments on the state of our society, it is a family portrait and a story of the rite of passage. Moreover, it’s a deep bow of respect to the high art of classical ballet. None other than Petipa himself whisks away Marie to the foreign (dream-) world of the theater. There, she encounters and surrenders to the charm of famous ballets characters – but rest assured: the audience is right with her on that.
Tickets €7 - 70. Written orders will be processed beginning 26. September 2013. Playing time: 2 hours 35 minutes (1 intermission). | ||
| Friday 24-Jan-14 08:00pm |
National Theatre, Munich Forever Young |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Friday 24-Jan-14 08:00pm Forever Young Music by Henry Purcell, arranged by Simon Sadoff / Johannes Brahms, Symphony Nr. 4 e Moll op. 98 / Barry AdamsonForever Young – the title of a mixed-bill program featuring José Limón’s The Moor‘s Pavane, Choreartium by Léonide Massine and Maliphant's Broken Fall, with a hint of irony, reflects on a central theme of dance research which recently has been strongly endorsed by the National Culture Foundation: What is dance heritage and how do we pass it on? How do we handle the responsibility of keeping alive the legacies created by past choreographers? When the quality of the work itself transcends all of its contemporary ties and cross-references, it carries over seamlessly to the next generation: it is indeed Forever young… A certain part of this legacy arguably is to be kept in archives – the rest needs to stay alive through performance. The Bavarian State Ballet responds to the call for innovation in dance during the season by dedicating it to the classic modernity as well as challenging its audience’s perceptions with original contemporary works. With his masterpiece Choreartium, originating from the tradition of the Ballets Russes, choreographer Léonide Massine laid the groundwork for future artists by visualizing music through dance. Thereby, he created unsentimental works that, apart from their metaphysical content, stand for pure aesthetic 'material' which will be accessible to many generations to come. José Limón’s ballet The Moor‘s Pavane, a take on Shakespeare’s drama between Otello and Desdemona, focuses on the human inability to love, trust and his lack of compassion and empathy. To this day, the ballet by Mexican-American choreographer José Limón from 1949 is considered one of the key-repertory pieces of American Modern dance.
Tickets €6 - 60. Written orders will be processed beginning 24. October 2013 | ||
| Sunday 26-Jan-14 03:00pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Nutcracker |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Sunday 26-Jan-14 03:00pm The Nutcracker [Neumeier] Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier Is The Nutcracker merely a Christmas tale? No, not necessarily - A winter tale, perhaps. Most of all, the nutcracker is a birthday present for Marie! John Neumeier chooses to tell the poetic fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffmann in a different way. "A new classic was born", said Dorion Weickmann, "an everlasting staple of ballet repertory full of insights on human relationships that were, and are still, highly relevant in society." Neumeier said in 1975, only four years after giving this all-time favorite family classic a fresh face. The American choreographer, then and now artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, reduced the old-fashioned tale to its essential message: Marie is growing up - with all the emotions, conflicts and feelings that this laborious process entails. With innate drama, baroque elegance and clever humor, Neumeier created a tableau that is far from Hoffmann’s original tale. His Nutcracker boldly comments on the state of our society, it is a family portrait and a story of the rite of passage. Moreover, it’s a deep bow of respect to the high art of classical ballet. None other than Petipa himself whisks away Marie to the foreign (dream-) world of the theater. There, she encounters and surrenders to the charm of famous ballets characters – but rest assured: the audience is right with her on that.
Tickets €7 - 70. Written orders will be processed beginning 26. September 2013. Playing time: 2 hours 35 minutes (1 intermission). | ||
| Sunday 26-Jan-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Nutcracker - Family performance |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Sunday 26-Jan-14 07:30pm The Nutcracker - Family performance The Nutcracker [Neumeier] Music by Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) Choreography by John Neumeier Is The Nutcracker merely a Christmas tale? No, not necessarily - A winter tale, perhaps. Most of all, the nutcracker is a birthday present for Marie! John Neumeier chooses to tell the poetic fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffmann in a different way. "A new classic was born", said Dorion Weickmann, "an everlasting staple of ballet repertory full of insights on human relationships that were, and are still, highly relevant in society." Neumeier said in 1975, only four years after giving this all-time favorite family classic a fresh face. The American choreographer, then and now artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, reduced the old-fashioned tale to its essential message: Marie is growing up - with all the emotions, conflicts and feelings that this laborious process entails. With innate drama, baroque elegance and clever humor, Neumeier created a tableau that is far from Hoffmann’s original tale. His Nutcracker boldly comments on the state of our society, it is a family portrait and a story of the rite of passage. Moreover, it’s a deep bow of respect to the high art of classical ballet. None other than Petipa himself whisks away Marie to the foreign (dream-) world of the theater. There, she encounters and surrenders to the charm of famous ballets characters – but rest assured: the audience is right with her on that. Tickets €7 - 70. Written orders will be processed beginning 26. September 2013. Playing time: 2 hours 35 minutes (1 intermission).
This performance offers discounts for families and an Introductory event for Children at 6.45pm | ||
| Saturday 1-Feb-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Forever Young |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Saturday 1-Feb-14 07:30pm Forever Young Music by Henry Purcell, arranged by Simon Sadoff / Johannes Brahms, Symphony Nr. 4 e Moll op. 98 / Barry AdamsonForever Young – the title of a mixed-bill program featuring José Limón’s The Moor‘s Pavane, Choreartium by Léonide Massine and Maliphant's Broken Fall, with a hint of irony, reflects on a central theme of dance research which recently has been strongly endorsed by the National Culture Foundation: What is dance heritage and how do we pass it on? How do we handle the responsibility of keeping alive the legacies created by past choreographers? When the quality of the work itself transcends all of its contemporary ties and cross-references, it carries over seamlessly to the next generation: it is indeed Forever young… A certain part of this legacy arguably is to be kept in archives – the rest needs to stay alive through performance. The Bavarian State Ballet responds to the call for innovation in dance during the season by dedicating it to the classic modernity as well as challenging its audience’s perceptions with original contemporary works. With his masterpiece Choreartium, originating from the tradition of the Ballets Russes, choreographer Léonide Massine laid the groundwork for future artists by visualizing music through dance. Thereby, he created unsentimental works that, apart from their metaphysical content, stand for pure aesthetic 'material' which will be accessible to many generations to come. José Limón’s ballet The Moor‘s Pavane, a take on Shakespeare’s drama between Otello and Desdemona, focuses on the human inability to love, trust and his lack of compassion and empathy. To this day, the ballet by Mexican-American choreographer José Limón from 1949 is considered one of the key-repertory pieces of American Modern dance.
Tickets €6 - 60. Written orders will be processed beginning 24. October 2013 | ||
| Thursday 6-Feb-14 07:00pm |
National Theatre, Munich Forever Young |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Thursday 6-Feb-14 07:00pm Forever Young Music by Henry Purcell, arranged by Simon Sadoff / Johannes Brahms, Symphony Nr. 4 e Moll op. 98 / Barry AdamsonForever Young – the title of a mixed-bill program featuring José Limón’s The Moor‘s Pavane, Choreartium by Léonide Massine and Maliphant's Broken Fall, with a hint of irony, reflects on a central theme of dance research which recently has been strongly endorsed by the National Culture Foundation: What is dance heritage and how do we pass it on? How do we handle the responsibility of keeping alive the legacies created by past choreographers? When the quality of the work itself transcends all of its contemporary ties and cross-references, it carries over seamlessly to the next generation: it is indeed Forever young… A certain part of this legacy arguably is to be kept in archives – the rest needs to stay alive through performance. The Bavarian State Ballet responds to the call for innovation in dance during the season by dedicating it to the classic modernity as well as challenging its audience’s perceptions with original contemporary works. With his masterpiece Choreartium, originating from the tradition of the Ballets Russes, choreographer Léonide Massine laid the groundwork for future artists by visualizing music through dance. Thereby, he created unsentimental works that, apart from their metaphysical content, stand for pure aesthetic 'material' which will be accessible to many generations to come. José Limón’s ballet The Moor‘s Pavane, a take on Shakespeare’s drama between Otello and Desdemona, focuses on the human inability to love, trust and his lack of compassion and empathy. To this day, the ballet by Mexican-American choreographer José Limón from 1949 is considered one of the key-repertory pieces of American Modern dance.
Tickets €6 - 60. Written orders will be processed beginning 24. October 2013 | ||
| Friday 7-Feb-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Forever Young - Family performance |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Friday 7-Feb-14 07:30pm Forever Young - Family performance Music by Henry Purcell, arranged by Simon Sadoff / Johannes Brahms, Symphony Nr. 4 e Moll op. 98 / Barry AdamsonForever Young – the title of a mixed-bill program featuring José Limón’s The Moor‘s Pavane, Choreartium by Léonide Massine and Maliphant's Broken Fall, with a hint of irony, reflects on a central theme of dance research which recently has been strongly endorsed by the National Culture Foundation: What is dance heritage and how do we pass it on? How do we handle the responsibility of keeping alive the legacies created by past choreographers? When the quality of the work itself transcends all of its contemporary ties and cross-references, it carries over seamlessly to the next generation: it is indeed Forever young… A certain part of this legacy arguably is to be kept in archives – the rest needs to stay alive through performance. The Bavarian State Ballet responds to the call for innovation in dance during the season by dedicating it to the classic modernity as well as challenging its audience’s perceptions with original contemporary works. With his masterpiece Choreartium, originating from the tradition of the Ballets Russes, choreographer Léonide Massine laid the groundwork for future artists by visualizing music through dance. Thereby, he created unsentimental works that, apart from their metaphysical content, stand for pure aesthetic 'material' which will be accessible to many generations to come. José Limón’s ballet The Moor‘s Pavane, a take on Shakespeare’s drama between Otello and Desdemona, focuses on the human inability to love, trust and his lack of compassion and empathy. To this day, the ballet by Mexican-American choreographer José Limón from 1949 is considered one of the key-repertory pieces of American Modern dance.
Tickets €6 - 60. Written orders will be processed beginning 24. October 2013. 6.45 p.m. Reduced prices available for families and Introductory event for Children at 18:45. | ||
| Sunday 9-Feb-14 03:00pm |
National Theatre, Munich Forever Young |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Sunday 9-Feb-14 03:00pm Forever Young Music by Henry Purcell, arranged by Simon Sadoff / Johannes Brahms, Symphony Nr. 4 e Moll op. 98 / Barry AdamsonForever Young – the title of a mixed-bill program featuring José Limón’s The Moor‘s Pavane, Choreartium by Léonide Massine and Maliphant's Broken Fall, with a hint of irony, reflects on a central theme of dance research which recently has been strongly endorsed by the National Culture Foundation: What is dance heritage and how do we pass it on? How do we handle the responsibility of keeping alive the legacies created by past choreographers? When the quality of the work itself transcends all of its contemporary ties and cross-references, it carries over seamlessly to the next generation: it is indeed Forever young… A certain part of this legacy arguably is to be kept in archives – the rest needs to stay alive through performance. The Bavarian State Ballet responds to the call for innovation in dance during the season by dedicating it to the classic modernity as well as challenging its audience’s perceptions with original contemporary works. With his masterpiece Choreartium, originating from the tradition of the Ballets Russes, choreographer Léonide Massine laid the groundwork for future artists by visualizing music through dance. Thereby, he created unsentimental works that, apart from their metaphysical content, stand for pure aesthetic 'material' which will be accessible to many generations to come. José Limón’s ballet The Moor‘s Pavane, a take on Shakespeare’s drama between Otello and Desdemona, focuses on the human inability to love, trust and his lack of compassion and empathy. To this day, the ballet by Mexican-American choreographer José Limón from 1949 is considered one of the key-repertory pieces of American Modern dance.
Tickets €5-53 Written orders will be processed beginning 9. November 2013 | ||
| Sunday 9-Feb-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Forever Young - Family performance |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Sunday 9-Feb-14 07:30pm Forever Young - Family performance Music by Henry Purcell, arranged by Simon Sadoff / Johannes Brahms, Symphony Nr. 4 e Moll op. 98 / Barry AdamsonForever Young – the title of a mixed-bill program featuring José Limón’s The Moor‘s Pavane, Choreartium by Léonide Massine and Maliphant's Broken Fall, with a hint of irony, reflects on a central theme of dance research which recently has been strongly endorsed by the National Culture Foundation: What is dance heritage and how do we pass it on? How do we handle the responsibility of keeping alive the legacies created by past choreographers? When the quality of the work itself transcends all of its contemporary ties and cross-references, it carries over seamlessly to the next generation: it is indeed Forever young… A certain part of this legacy arguably is to be kept in archives – the rest needs to stay alive through performance. The Bavarian State Ballet responds to the call for innovation in dance during the season by dedicating it to the classic modernity as well as challenging its audience’s perceptions with original contemporary works. With his masterpiece Choreartium, originating from the tradition of the Ballets Russes, choreographer Léonide Massine laid the groundwork for future artists by visualizing music through dance. Thereby, he created unsentimental works that, apart from their metaphysical content, stand for pure aesthetic 'material' which will be accessible to many generations to come. José Limón’s ballet The Moor‘s Pavane, a take on Shakespeare’s drama between Otello and Desdemona, focuses on the human inability to love, trust and his lack of compassion and empathy. To this day, the ballet by Mexican-American choreographer José Limón from 1949 is considered one of the key-repertory pieces of American Modern dance.
Reduced prices available for families and Introductory event for Children at 18:45. | ||
| Saturday 22-Feb-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Heroes (Helden) |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Saturday 22-Feb-14 07:30pm Heroes (Helden) Music by Lera Auerbach and Alfred Schnittke. „To become a hero, one must be different. The deeds of a hero shall bring him glory, they can be of physical or intellectual nature: Courage, a willingness to make sacrifices and to stand up for ideals and fellow human beings. Heroes are the counterpart of villains and cowards – or so they should be.” Helden/Heroes is a comprehensive theme: Kohler choses to focus in on the conflict between Epimetheus and Prometheus. According to mythology, the former assigned animals their character traits while the ladder brought fire down to earth - hence introducing culture to human kind which opens up doors to claim power. This might either be used to bring reason and useful items to humanity, or to surrender to the satisfying feeling of omnipotence which might ultimately become self-destructive. Terence Kohler extends this challenge to find reason into the here and now in search of hope for a better future ahead.
Tickets € 7 - 70. | ||
| Tuesday 25-Feb-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Heroes (Helden) |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Tuesday 25-Feb-14 07:30pm Heroes (Helden) Music by Lera Auerbach and Alfred Schnittke. „To become a hero, one must be different. The deeds of a hero shall bring him glory, they can be of physical or intellectual nature: Courage, a willingness to make sacrifices and to stand up for ideals and fellow human beings. Heroes are the counterpart of villains and cowards – or so they should be.” Helden/Heroes is a comprehensive theme: Kohler choses to focus in on the conflict between Epimetheus and Prometheus. According to mythology, the former assigned animals their character traits while the ladder brought fire down to earth - hence introducing culture to human kind which opens up doors to claim power. This might either be used to bring reason and useful items to humanity, or to surrender to the satisfying feeling of omnipotence which might ultimately become self-destructive. Terence Kohler extends this challenge to find reason into the here and now in search of hope for a better future ahead.
Tickets € 7 - 70. | ||
| Thursday 6-Mar-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Heroes (Helden) |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Thursday 6-Mar-14 07:30pm Heroes (Helden) Music by Lera Auerbach and Alfred Schnittke. „To become a hero, one must be different. The deeds of a hero shall bring him glory, they can be of physical or intellectual nature: Courage, a willingness to make sacrifices and to stand up for ideals and fellow human beings. Heroes are the counterpart of villains and cowards – or so they should be.” Helden/Heroes is a comprehensive theme: Kohler choses to focus in on the conflict between Epimetheus and Prometheus. According to mythology, the former assigned animals their character traits while the ladder brought fire down to earth - hence introducing culture to human kind which opens up doors to claim power. This might either be used to bring reason and useful items to humanity, or to surrender to the satisfying feeling of omnipotence which might ultimately become self-destructive. Terence Kohler extends this challenge to find reason into the here and now in search of hope for a better future ahead.
Tickets € 7 - 70. | ||
| Thursday 13-Mar-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Heroes (Helden) |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Thursday 13-Mar-14 07:30pm Heroes (Helden) Music by Lera Auerbach and Alfred Schnittke. „To become a hero, one must be different. The deeds of a hero shall bring him glory, they can be of physical or intellectual nature: Courage, a willingness to make sacrifices and to stand up for ideals and fellow human beings. Heroes are the counterpart of villains and cowards – or so they should be.” Helden/Heroes is a comprehensive theme: Kohler choses to focus in on the conflict between Epimetheus and Prometheus. According to mythology, the former assigned animals their character traits while the ladder brought fire down to earth - hence introducing culture to human kind which opens up doors to claim power. This might either be used to bring reason and useful items to humanity, or to surrender to the satisfying feeling of omnipotence which might ultimately become self-destructive. Terence Kohler extends this challenge to find reason into the here and now in search of hope for a better future ahead.
Tickets € 7 - 70. | ||
| Saturday 15-Mar-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Heroes (Helden) - Family Performance |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Saturday 15-Mar-14 07:30pm Heroes (Helden) - Family Performance Music by Lera Auerbach and Alfred Schnittke. „To become a hero, one must be different. The deeds of a hero shall bring him glory, they can be of physical or intellectual nature: Courage, a willingness to make sacrifices and to stand up for ideals and fellow human beings. Heroes are the counterpart of villains and cowards – or so they should be.” Helden/Heroes is a comprehensive theme: Kohler choses to focus in on the conflict between Epimetheus and Prometheus. According to mythology, the former assigned animals their character traits while the ladder brought fire down to earth - hence introducing culture to human kind which opens up doors to claim power. This might either be used to bring reason and useful items to humanity, or to surrender to the satisfying feeling of omnipotence which might ultimately become self-destructive. Terence Kohler extends this challenge to find reason into the here and now in search of hope for a better future ahead.
Tickets € 7 - 70. Reduced prices for families and introductory event for children at 6.45pm. | ||
| Friday 21-Mar-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Heroes (Helden) |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Friday 21-Mar-14 07:30pm Heroes (Helden) Music by Lera Auerbach and Alfred Schnittke. „To become a hero, one must be different. The deeds of a hero shall bring him glory, they can be of physical or intellectual nature: Courage, a willingness to make sacrifices and to stand up for ideals and fellow human beings. Heroes are the counterpart of villains and cowards – or so they should be.” Helden/Heroes is a comprehensive theme: Kohler choses to focus in on the conflict between Epimetheus and Prometheus. According to mythology, the former assigned animals their character traits while the ladder brought fire down to earth - hence introducing culture to human kind which opens up doors to claim power. This might either be used to bring reason and useful items to humanity, or to surrender to the satisfying feeling of omnipotence which might ultimately become self-destructive. Terence Kohler extends this challenge to find reason into the here and now in search of hope for a better future ahead.
Tickets € 7 - 70. | ||
| Friday 4-Apr-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Yellow Sound: world premeire |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Friday 4-Apr-14 07:30pm The Yellow Sound: world premeire The Yellow Sound Music by Zappa, Frank (1940-1993) Choreography by Aszure Barton, Russell Maliphant, Michael Simon The Yellow Sound is an exemplary work of the most important concepts of the abstract visual arts at the beginning of the 20th century. The result was the approximation, mixing and enrichment of different art forms, as inherent in the work of the Ballets Russes amongst others. The Yellow Sound was created by Russian born but Munich resident painter Wassily Kandinsky, who is probably most well-known for being a part of The Blue Rider group. At the base of the 1906 work is a synesthetic concept, uniting color, sound and movement to complement one another. Five yellow giants are the original protagonists of the piece, amongst a big yellow flower, a child dressed in white and a large man. Michael Simon uses these elements to develop a choreographic theater of images with the dancers, set to musical compositions by Frank Zappa.
Canadian Aszure Barton studied in Edmonton, Alberta, at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the John Cranko School in Stuttgart. She started choreographing early on and soon received a commission by the Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC), New York. Since then, she has created work for the Nederlands Dans Theater and the Martha Graham Dance Company, was artists in residence at BAC New York and founded her own ensemble. This will be her first time working in Munich for the Bavarian State Ballet. Russel Maliphant hails from England but has long made a name for himself in continental Europe. His pieces Broken Fall and AfterLight have received standing ovations from audiences in Munich. This time, he is back by popular demand to create a world premiere on the ensemble.
Tickets €8 - 88 | ||
| Saturday 5-Apr-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Yellow Sound |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Saturday 5-Apr-14 07:30pm The Yellow Sound Music by Zappa, Frank (1940-1993) Choreography by Aszure Barton, Russell Maliphant, Michael Simon The Yellow Sound is an exemplary work of the most important concepts of the abstract visual arts at the beginning of the 20th century. The result was the approximation, mixing and enrichment of different art forms, as inherent in the work of the Ballets Russes amongst others. The Yellow Sound was created by Russian born but Munich resident painter Wassily Kandinsky, who is probably most well-known for being a part of The Blue Rider group. At the base of the 1906 work is a synesthetic concept, uniting color, sound and movement to complement one another. Five yellow giants are the original protagonists of the piece, amongst a big yellow flower, a child dressed in white and a large man. Michael Simon uses these elements to develop a choreographic theater of images with the dancers, set to musical compositions by Frank Zappa.
Canadian Aszure Barton studied in Edmonton, Alberta, at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the John Cranko School in Stuttgart. She started choreographing early on and soon received a commission by the Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC), New York. Since then, she has created work for the Nederlands Dans Theater and the Martha Graham Dance Company, was artists in residence at BAC New York and founded her own ensemble. This will be her first time working in Munich for the Bavarian State Ballet. Russel Maliphant hails from England but has long made a name for himself in continental Europe. His pieces Broken Fall and AfterLight have received standing ovations from audiences in Munich. This time, he is back by popular demand to create a world premiere on the ensemble.
Tickets €8 - 88 | ||
| Friday 11-Apr-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Heroes (Helden) |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Friday 11-Apr-14 07:30pm Heroes (Helden) Music by Lera Auerbach and Alfred Schnittke. „To become a hero, one must be different. The deeds of a hero shall bring him glory, they can be of physical or intellectual nature: Courage, a willingness to make sacrifices and to stand up for ideals and fellow human beings. Heroes are the counterpart of villains and cowards – or so they should be.” Helden/Heroes is a comprehensive theme: Kohler choses to focus in on the conflict between Epimetheus and Prometheus. According to mythology, the former assigned animals their character traits while the ladder brought fire down to earth - hence introducing culture to human kind which opens up doors to claim power. This might either be used to bring reason and useful items to humanity, or to surrender to the satisfying feeling of omnipotence which might ultimately become self-destructive. Terence Kohler extends this challenge to find reason into the here and now in search of hope for a better future ahead.
Tickets € 7 - 70. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Sunday 13-Apr-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich Forever Young |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Sunday 13-Apr-14 07:30pm Forever Young Music by Henry Purcell, arranged by Simon Sadoff / Johannes Brahms, Symphony Nr. 4 e Moll op. 98 / Barry AdamsonForever Young – the title of a mixed-bill program featuring José Limón’s The Moor‘s Pavane, Choreartium by Léonide Massine and Maliphant's Broken Fall, with a hint of irony, reflects on a central theme of dance research which recently has been strongly endorsed by the National Culture Foundation: What is dance heritage and how do we pass it on? How do we handle the responsibility of keeping alive the legacies created by past choreographers? When the quality of the work itself transcends all of its contemporary ties and cross-references, it carries over seamlessly to the next generation: it is indeed Forever young… A certain part of this legacy arguably is to be kept in archives – the rest needs to stay alive through performance. The Bavarian State Ballet responds to the call for innovation in dance during the season by dedicating it to the classic modernity as well as challenging its audience’s perceptions with original contemporary works. With his masterpiece Choreartium, originating from the tradition of the Ballets Russes, choreographer Léonide Massine laid the groundwork for future artists by visualizing music through dance. Thereby, he created unsentimental works that, apart from their metaphysical content, stand for pure aesthetic 'material' which will be accessible to many generations to come. José Limón’s ballet The Moor‘s Pavane, a take on Shakespeare’s drama between Otello and Desdemona, focuses on the human inability to love, trust and his lack of compassion and empathy. To this day, the ballet by Mexican-American choreographer José Limón from 1949 is considered one of the key-repertory pieces of American Modern dance.
Tickets €6 - 60. Written orders will be processed beginning 4. January 2014 | ||
| Sunday 27-Apr-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Yellow Sound |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Sunday 27-Apr-14 07:30pm The Yellow Sound Music by Zappa, Frank (1940-1993) Choreography by Aszure Barton, Russell Maliphant, Michael Simon The Yellow Sound is an exemplary work of the most important concepts of the abstract visual arts at the beginning of the 20th century. The result was the approximation, mixing and enrichment of different art forms, as inherent in the work of the Ballets Russes amongst others. The Yellow Sound was created by Russian born but Munich resident painter Wassily Kandinsky, who is probably most well-known for being a part of The Blue Rider group. At the base of the 1906 work is a synesthetic concept, uniting color, sound and movement to complement one another. Five yellow giants are the original protagonists of the piece, amongst a big yellow flower, a child dressed in white and a large man. Michael Simon uses these elements to develop a choreographic theater of images with the dancers, set to musical compositions by Frank Zappa.
Canadian Aszure Barton studied in Edmonton, Alberta, at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the John Cranko School in Stuttgart. She started choreographing early on and soon received a commission by the Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC), New York. Since then, she has created work for the Nederlands Dans Theater and the Martha Graham Dance Company, was artists in residence at BAC New York and founded her own ensemble. This will be her first time working in Munich for the Bavarian State Ballet. Russel Maliphant hails from England but has long made a name for himself in continental Europe. His pieces Broken Fall and AfterLight have received standing ovations from audiences in Munich. This time, he is back by popular demand to create a world premiere on the ensemble.
Tickets €7 - 70 | ||
| Friday 2-May-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Yellow Sound |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Friday 2-May-14 07:30pm The Yellow Sound Music by Zappa, Frank (1940-1993) Choreography by Aszure Barton, Russell Maliphant, Michael Simon The Yellow Sound is an exemplary work of the most important concepts of the abstract visual arts at the beginning of the 20th century. The result was the approximation, mixing and enrichment of different art forms, as inherent in the work of the Ballets Russes amongst others. The Yellow Sound was created by Russian born but Munich resident painter Wassily Kandinsky, who is probably most well-known for being a part of The Blue Rider group. At the base of the 1906 work is a synesthetic concept, uniting color, sound and movement to complement one another. Five yellow giants are the original protagonists of the piece, amongst a big yellow flower, a child dressed in white and a large man. Michael Simon uses these elements to develop a choreographic theater of images with the dancers, set to musical compositions by Frank Zappa.
Canadian Aszure Barton studied in Edmonton, Alberta, at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the John Cranko School in Stuttgart. She started choreographing early on and soon received a commission by the Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC), New York. Since then, she has created work for the Nederlands Dans Theater and the Martha Graham Dance Company, was artists in residence at BAC New York and founded her own ensemble. This will be her first time working in Munich for the Bavarian State Ballet. Russel Maliphant hails from England but has long made a name for himself in continental Europe. His pieces Broken Fall and AfterLight have received standing ovations from audiences in Munich. This time, he is back by popular demand to create a world premiere on the ensemble.
Tickets €7 - 70 | ||
| Saturday 3-May-14 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) Orpheus and Eurydice |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Saturday 3-May-14 07:30pm Orphée et Eurydice is one of Pina Bausch's major works. The choreographer gives life and form to Gluck’s score and establishes a permanent dialogue between song and dance, doubling each of the principal roles. Going beyond mythology, the ballet evokes the fragility of the human condition as it descends into painful introspection.
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| Sunday 4-May-14 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) Orpheus and Eurydice |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Sunday 4-May-14 07:30pm Orphée et Eurydice is one of Pina Bausch's major works. The choreographer gives life and form to Gluck’s score and establishes a permanent dialogue between song and dance, doubling each of the principal roles. Going beyond mythology, the ballet evokes the fragility of the human condition as it descends into painful introspection.
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| Monday 5-May-14 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) Orpheus and Eurydice |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Monday 5-May-14 07:30pm Orphée et Eurydice is one of Pina Bausch's major works. The choreographer gives life and form to Gluck’s score and establishes a permanent dialogue between song and dance, doubling each of the principal roles. Going beyond mythology, the ballet evokes the fragility of the human condition as it descends into painful introspection.
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| Thursday 8-May-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Yellow Sound |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Thursday 8-May-14 07:30pm The Yellow Sound Music by Zappa, Frank (1940-1993) Choreography by Aszure Barton, Russell Maliphant, Michael Simon The Yellow Sound is an exemplary work of the most important concepts of the abstract visual arts at the beginning of the 20th century. The result was the approximation, mixing and enrichment of different art forms, as inherent in the work of the Ballets Russes amongst others. The Yellow Sound was created by Russian born but Munich resident painter Wassily Kandinsky, who is probably most well-known for being a part of The Blue Rider group. At the base of the 1906 work is a synesthetic concept, uniting color, sound and movement to complement one another. Five yellow giants are the original protagonists of the piece, amongst a big yellow flower, a child dressed in white and a large man. Michael Simon uses these elements to develop a choreographic theater of images with the dancers, set to musical compositions by Frank Zappa.
Canadian Aszure Barton studied in Edmonton, Alberta, at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the John Cranko School in Stuttgart. She started choreographing early on and soon received a commission by the Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC), New York. Since then, she has created work for the Nederlands Dans Theater and the Martha Graham Dance Company, was artists in residence at BAC New York and founded her own ensemble. This will be her first time working in Munich for the Bavarian State Ballet. Russel Maliphant hails from England but has long made a name for himself in continental Europe. His pieces Broken Fall and AfterLight have received standing ovations from audiences in Munich. This time, he is back by popular demand to create a world premiere on the ensemble.
Tickets €7 - 70 | ||
| Thursday 8-May-14 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) Orpheus and Eurydice |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Thursday 8-May-14 07:30pm Orphée et Eurydice is one of Pina Bausch's major works. The choreographer gives life and form to Gluck’s score and establishes a permanent dialogue between song and dance, doubling each of the principal roles. Going beyond mythology, the ballet evokes the fragility of the human condition as it descends into painful introspection.
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| Friday 9-May-14 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) Orpheus and Eurydice |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Friday 9-May-14 07:30pm Orphée et Eurydice is one of Pina Bausch's major works. The choreographer gives life and form to Gluck’s score and establishes a permanent dialogue between song and dance, doubling each of the principal roles. Going beyond mythology, the ballet evokes the fragility of the human condition as it descends into painful introspection.
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| Saturday 10-May-14 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) Orpheus and Eurydice |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Saturday 10-May-14 07:30pm Orphée et Eurydice is one of Pina Bausch's major works. The choreographer gives life and form to Gluck’s score and establishes a permanent dialogue between song and dance, doubling each of the principal roles. Going beyond mythology, the ballet evokes the fragility of the human condition as it descends into painful introspection.
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| Sunday 11-May-14 07:30pm |
National Theatre, Munich The Yellow Sound |
Bavarian State Ballet |
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| National Theatre, Munich, Munich, Germany Sunday 11-May-14 07:30pm The Yellow Sound Music by Zappa, Frank (1940-1993) Choreography by Aszure Barton, Russell Maliphant, Michael Simon The Yellow Sound is an exemplary work of the most important concepts of the abstract visual arts at the beginning of the 20th century. The result was the approximation, mixing and enrichment of different art forms, as inherent in the work of the Ballets Russes amongst others. The Yellow Sound was created by Russian born but Munich resident painter Wassily Kandinsky, who is probably most well-known for being a part of The Blue Rider group. At the base of the 1906 work is a synesthetic concept, uniting color, sound and movement to complement one another. Five yellow giants are the original protagonists of the piece, amongst a big yellow flower, a child dressed in white and a large man. Michael Simon uses these elements to develop a choreographic theater of images with the dancers, set to musical compositions by Frank Zappa.
Canadian Aszure Barton studied in Edmonton, Alberta, at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the John Cranko School in Stuttgart. She started choreographing early on and soon received a commission by the Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC), New York. Since then, she has created work for the Nederlands Dans Theater and the Martha Graham Dance Company, was artists in residence at BAC New York and founded her own ensemble. This will be her first time working in Munich for the Bavarian State Ballet. Russel Maliphant hails from England but has long made a name for himself in continental Europe. His pieces Broken Fall and AfterLight have received standing ovations from audiences in Munich. This time, he is back by popular demand to create a world premiere on the ensemble.
Tickets €7 - 70 | ||
| Monday 12-May-14 07:30pm |
Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris) Orpheus and Eurydice |
Paris Ballet de L'Opéra |
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| Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris), 75009 Paris, France Monday 12-May-14 07:30pm Orphée et Eurydice is one of Pina Bausch's major works. The choreographer gives life and form to Gluck’s score and establishes a permanent dialogue between song and dance, doubling each of the principal roles. Going beyond mythology, the ballet evokes the fragility of the human condition as it descends into painful introspection.
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