Nijinsky
“Nijinsky” is the title of this “choreographic approach” to a dance phenomenon that has been part of Neumeier’s life ever since the beginning of his career. During his approximately ten years as a dancer, Vaslav Nijinsky set a new standard…
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Ghost Light
From the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden Ghost Light is an answer to social distancing brought on by the corona pandemic. The Hamburg Ballet was one of the first companies worldwide to resume rehearsals on the ballet stage after the lockdowns. What began…
Saint Matthew Passion
Music and theater traditions blend in a unique production of St Matthew Passion. 41 breathtaking dancers from the Hamburg Ballett unfurl choreographer John Neumeier‘s ballet set to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach’s 1727 sacred oratorio for solo voices, choir,…
Die Glasmenagerie
“The Glass Menagerie” was the foundation of Tennessee Williams’s fame as one of the most important writers in the US of the 20th century. Although the success of this production on Broadway was entirely unexpected for the 33-year-old author, he…
Dona Nobis Pacem
“Dona Nobis Pacem” – give us peace. This title is of great importance to me – even at the risk of seeming naïve, sentimental or even pretentious. In light of the constant and growing tensions in our world, this thought…
Beethoven Project I
Hamburg Ballett Director John Neumeier has always been deeply moved by the powerful, majestic and striking music of Ludwig van Beethoven and for many years has thought about creating a full length ballet on the music of this iconic artist.…
Weihnachtsoratorium I-VI
Christmas Oratorio I-VI John Neumeier turns Bach’s Christmas Oratorio into an experience that confronts us all with the most basic questions of trust, hope, faith, doubt and self-sacrifice When Johann Sebastian Bach’s Christmas Oratorio opens with the words “Rejoice, exult”,…