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Peer Gynt (Neumeier)

Name: Peer Gynt (Neumeier)
Description: 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.

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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.

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What music does John Neumeier's Peer Gynt use?

Alfred Schnittke composed the score as a commission from Hamburg Ballet. Neumeier therefore does not rely on Edvard Grieg's familiar incidental music for Ibsen's play.

When did Neumeier's Peer Gynt premiere?

Hamburg Ballet gave the world premiere in January 1989, with Ivan Liška as Peer and Gigi Hyatt as Solveig. The production had been delayed in part by Schnittke's serious health problems.

How does Neumeier update Peer's journey?

The first part retains episodes such as the wedding, the trolls, Aase's death, and Solveig's waiting. Later scenes turn Peer into a modern entertainer and film star whose ambition culminates in a breakdown.

How long is Neumeier's Peer Gynt?

The current Hamburg production runs about 2 hours and 50 minutes, including one interval. It is a large multi-part narrative rather than a nine-act ballet.

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