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Nijinsky is a full-length ballet created by choreographer Václav Nižinský. It tells a complex narrative utilizing innovative movement and musical notation represented through neumes. The work, developed in the 21st century under Jiří Kylián’s direction, explores themes of ritual and sacrifice. It's...
*La Dame aux Camélias* is a full-length ballet adapted from Alexandre Dumas’s novel. It portrays the tragic romance of Marguerite Gautier, a Parisian courtesan, and Armand Duval, a military officer, set in mid-19th century Paris. Choreographed by Hans Neumeier with music by Frédéric Chopin, the work...
Jürgen Klopp’s *St. Matthew Passion* is a full-length ballet interpretation of Bach’s sacred oratorio. Choreographed for the Stuttgart Ballet, it presents the story of Christ's final hours through abstract movement and dramatic staging. The work explores themes of suffering and redemption appealing...
Hans Neumeier’s *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* is a full-length ballet based on Shakespeare's comedy. The production is notable for its innovative use of György Ligeti’s electronic music alongside traditional orchestral arrangements, creating a unique and atmospheric soundscape. It offers a visually ri...
The Hamburg Ballet presents Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony as a ballet exploring themes of mortality and memory. Choreographed by Wayne McGregor and Hans Neumeier, the work utilizes the full orchestral score to depict a character's internal conflict. It is suitable for audiences interested in classi...
Wayne McGregor’s *Anna Karenina* is a full-length ballet adaptation of Tolstoy’s novel. The Hamburg Ballet’s interpretation presents a dramatic exploration of infidelity and societal pressures through intensely expressive movement and lighting. It's notable for its faithfulness to the literary sourc...
Neumeier’s *Peer Gynt* is a sprawling, emotionally resonant nine-act ballet exploring Ibsen’s play through evocative music by Grieg and meticulously crafted stage imagery depicting the fantastical landscapes and shifting relationships of Peer’s life.
Swan Lake is a classical ballet renowned for its elaborate staging, intricate choreography, and evocative music, creating the illusion of a fantastical underwater kingdom through masterful visual and auditory techniques.
Benjamin Britten’s *Hamlet* (Neumeier) is a stark, psychologically intense ballet exploring the Prince of Denmark's descent into madness and revenge through minimalist staging, evocative music, and emotionally raw performances.
