"Préludes CV" Ballet by John Neumeier
HAPPY WORLD BALLET DAY 2022! 🩰 We celebrate this special day with another performance of "Préludes CV" by John Neumeier at the Staatsoper Hamburg! #worldballetday
"Préludes CV"
For the holiday we dance another time "Préludes CV" on stage - a choreographic sketchbook in two parts to music by Lera Auerbach. Who is with us today? #ReformationDay
Day 1 of our tour in Baden-Baden started as every day also with a training. Today we rehearse John Neumeier's "Beethoven Project II" on stage. Performances on October 1, 2 and 3 at the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden. 🎥 (c) Kiran West #hbontour
"Dance Fireworks" - Open Air Gala
Tonight we are not dancing in the Staatsoper Hamburg, but in the middle of Hamburg´s #Rathausmarkt 🤩 With the gala program "The World of John Neumeier" we open a very special ballet season: #50years of Hamburg Ballet John Neumeier. And the best: The gala today is open air and for free, come by! Start at 8 pm, admission from 6:30 pm.
Kulturstadt Film - "Unsere Kultur - einfach magisch"
Even if Hamburg's theaters are currently on their summer break, from September they will all open their doors again and turn our Hanseatic city into a #kulturstadthamburg. Have you spotted us in the new short film of the city of Hamburg? Admittedly we can only be seen very briefly, but we are still happy to be part of the short film "Our culture - simply magical" ⚡️
"The Winter´s Tale" Ballet by Christopher Wheeldon
Have you already seen our new trailer for "The Winter´s Tale"? Tomorrow night we will dance Christopher Wheeldon's ballet one more time on the stage of the Staatsoper Hamburg and actually celebrate another premiere, because a new cast will dance ✨
"The Winter´s Tale" - Ballet by Christopher Wheeldon
Today it finally starts! We open the 47th Hamburg Ballet Days at the Staatsoper Hamburg with Christopher Wheeldons #thewinterstale ✨ We wish all dancers, musicians and participants on and behind the stage a hearty #toitoitoi!
Video by (c) Hamburg Ballet
"The Winter´s Tale" - Ballet by Christopher Wheeldon
Only one more sleep until the big German premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's ballet #thewinterstale 🤩 Here are first impressions from the final rehearsals - who of you will be there? For all of you who haven't decided yet: There are still tickets for the premiere and for the two performances on June 21 and July 1.
Video by (c) Hamburg Ballet
„Saint Matthew Passion“ Ballet by John Neumeier
Happy #internationalwomensday 🧡 We are celebrating our beautiful, smart and strong female dancers as well as all wonderful women off stage! Here is a little glimpse into the rehearsals of the „St. Matthew Passion“ at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in LA! LA Opera
Video by (c) Kiran West
"Liliom" #3
In one hour the curtain will rise and John Neumeier's ballet #liliom will celebrate its first revival after 10 years 🤩 We are already very excited and wish all those involved on and behind the stage a hearty #toitoitoi!
"Liliom" #2
John Neumeier's ballet legend #liliom portrays a tragic love set in the milieu of fairs. John Neumeier was inspired by Molnár's play "Liliom" from 1909. Tonight the ballet, which premiered in 2011, celebrates its first revival - with Karen Azatyan in the title role, Alina Cojocaru as Julie and our wonderful dancers.
"Liliom" #1
Just one more sleep until our big #liliom revival! Here is a first glimpse of the ballet - check out this wonderful nostalgic stage design! 🎠 The music was composed by Michel Legrand, the score is performed by two orchestras at once. The Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg plays in the pit, and the NDR Bigband plays on the platform above the dancers. Who will be with us tomorrow?
"The Sleeping Beauty" #1
We are still under a charm after last night‘s premiere of „The Sleeping Beauty“ 💫 Next time to enjoy this beautiful story ballet in full is December 21, 29, 30 & January 6, 7, 9, 10, 13 & 15 🌹
Video (c) Hamburg Ballet
Desk Calendar 2022
You didn't win a desk calendar in our raffle? Do not be disappointed, you can purchase one of our calendars for your friends or yourself via our online store. For John Neumeier, our desk calendar is his favorite for the year 2022. There is already a copy on his desk, soon on yours? 😉
Online Store (shipping within Europe): https://hamburgballett-shop.de/
Making-Of: A new backdrop for "The Sleeping Beauty"
For the new version of John Neumeier´s "Sleeping Beauty" ballet, the sets & costumes by Jürgen Rose are being looked over individually and some of them are being newly made. In the paint shop, two new backdrops have been created in demanding manual work. The making-of video gives an insight into the work on the so-called summer-winter backdrop. On our #balletblog you can find background information about it: https://blog.hamburgballett.de/making-of-zwei-neue-buehnenprospekte-fuer-dornroeschen/
"Bernstein Dances" Ballet Revue by John Neumeier
Lively, swinging, dynamic, but also thoughtful, melancholic, highly concentrated: With "Bernstein Dances", John Neumeier has put together a ballet revue that inspires from beginning to end, illuminating all the many different facets of Leonard Bernstein. In addition to the great classics from "West Side Story", Bernstein songs such as "Simple Song", "Wrong Note Rag" & "A Little Bit in Love" and the rousing Candide Overture, the piece's program also includes lesser-known titles such as excerpts from "Five Anniversaries". Want to learn more about the piece and see the ballet live? On October 22, we're offering a CanteenTalk for young people 30 and under (pupils, trainees & students) - sign up quickly at [email protected] and snag a ticket for just €15! The introduction will be held in German.
"Sylvia" Ballet by John Neumeier #3
On Friday, September 17, we will once again show John Neumeier's ballet "Sylvia" at the Staatsoper Hamburg! According to mythology, the goddess Diana was known to the Greeks as a virgin huntress. But did you know that Diana had a secret? The story of Diana and her (albeit chaste) love for Endymion, the beautiful youth who was put into an eternal sleep by Jupiter. According to the myth, Luna, with whom Diana was identified, visited him at night when he slept in his arbor. John Neumeier created a beautiful pas de deux for the two in his ballet "Sylvia", here danced by Anna Laudere (Diana) and Jacopo Bellussi (Endymion).
"Sylvia" trailer with German voice-over
Our brand new "Sylvia" trailer with German voice-over is here! Next time to enjoy John Neumeier´s ballet live is tonight at the Staatsoper Hamburg! Further performances will follow on September 11 and 17. Will you be there?
"Sylvia" Ballet by John Neumeier #2
In one hour, the curtain will rise on the revival of John Neumeier's ballet "Sylvia"! In Part 2, Sylvia is a guest at the Ball of Eros/Orion and becomes aware of her feminity. She discovers pleasure. Her sensuality aflame, Sylvia is overwhelmed by the memory of Diana and Aminta. A big toi, toi, toi to our dancers and all involved!
"Sylvia" Ballet by John Neumeier
Tonight is the night: we open the new season with a ballet that has a long tradition: "Sylvia". The original version, premiered in Paris in 1876, was both a high point and a departure from Romantic ballet. John Neumeier also created his version for the Paris Opera and caused a sensation in the ballet world with it in 1997. For the newly rehearsed revival, our female dancers learned archery to portray Sylvia and the other nymphs in Diana's band of armored hunters. Have a look!
"Hamlet 21" Ballet by John Neumeier (German voice-over)
Tonight is the last opportunity for the time being to see John Neumeier's new ballet "Hamlet 21" at the @Staatsoper Hamburg! Appropriately, here is our new trailer with German voice-over.
"Hamlet 21" Ballet by John Neumeier
"I have always searched for the center, the essence of this drama. In Shakespeare's "Hamlet", the ghost appears to his son and demands revenge for his murder. In this very moment, in which the desire for revenge is transferred from father to son, the central conflict of the play becomes apparent: the dilemma of a young man struggling to deal with his responsibility for the past", says John Neumeier. His new Hamlet ballet, "Hamlet 21", celebrates its premiere at Staatsoper Hamburg tonight. We can hardly wait!
"Hamlet 21" Ballet by John Neumeier
Tomorrow is finally the day: John Neumeier's new ballet "Hamlet 21" will celebrate its premiere at the Staatsoper Hamburg and at the same time open the 46th Hamburg Ballet Days. Here is a first glimpse of "Hamlet 21" with Hélène Bouchet as Geruth, Florian Pohl as Horvendel, Félix Paquet as Fenge and our Ensemble. You want to be there tomorrow? Then grab your ticket quickly! Tickets & more information about the ballet are available on our website => www.hamburgballett.de
46th Hamburg Ballet Days
Here we go again: On Sunday the 46th Hamburg Ballet Days start with the premiere of John Neumeier's new ballet "Hamlet 21". This will be followed by two weeks of exciting repertoire ("Ghost Light", "Beethoven Project I & II", "Death in Venice" a.o.), a film screening of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and, as a crowning finale, the Nijinsky Gala. As we are allowed to play with a doubled seating capacity from Sunday on, tickets for single performances are still available. Check out our website and get your tickets!
"Beethoven Project II" Ballet by John Neumeier
Our first performance in front of an audience starts in these minutes - after 7 months! We still can´t believe it but we are very happy to be back onstage and to welcome you back in our theatre with the premiere of John Neumeier´s new creation "Beethoven Project II". Toi toi toi to our wonderful dancers and to everyone involved in the show!
International Dance Day 2021 - John Neumeier´s Message
Happy #internationaldanceday! In 1982 the International Dance Day was founded to be celebrated every year on the 29th April, the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), creator of modern ballet. Especially in these difficult times, when the dancers are unable to connect and communicate with the audience, it is important to look forward, to have a goal in mind, says John Neumeier in his video message. So in that sense: What better day than International Dance Day could we have chosen to spread some very good news of the Hamburg Ballet and announce the new schedule for the 46th Hamburg Ballet Days! *
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46th Hamburg Ballet Days
June 13, 14 & 22: Hamlet 21
June 15 & 16: Ghost Light
June 17&18: Beethoven Project II
June 19 & 20: Death in Venice
June 23 & 24: Beethoven Project I
June 25: A Midsummer Night´s Dream
June 27, 2 pm and 7 pm: Nijnsky Gala XLVI
Further information on advance ticket sales will follow!
"Saint Matthew Passion" - Ballet by John Neumeier
The Easter long weekend is usually a time for traditions, whether it’s celebrating together with family & friends or travelling, but this year Easter is no doubt looking very different for all of us. However, one operatic Easter tradition that we can all still take a part in from the safety of our own homes is experiencing Johann Sebastian Bach’s oratorio St. Matthew Passion. Here are some impressions from the revival of John Neumeier´s moving ballet "Saint Matthew Passion" in 2016.
GHOST LIGHT by John Neumeier
Happy #ReleaseDay!
A single lamp on a metal post is switched on and placed center stage signifying that no artist is allowed to use the stage… This ghost light has been lit on several stages during an unusual season. The Hamburg Ballett was one of the first ballet companies internationally to return to its studios after the first lockdown.
Now released on DVD and Blu-ray by EuroArts Music the world premiere of John Neumeier‘s new creation “Ghost Light“ using solo piano music by Franz Peter Schubert, performed live on stage by the star pianist David Fray at the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden.
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"Beethoven Project II" German voiceover
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are unfortunately not yet allowed to dance John Neumeier's new ballet "Beethoven Project II" in front of a live audience. To shorten the waiting time, we are releasing our new trailer with German voiceover. The trailer shows excerpts from the ballet that were filmed during the final rehearsal on December 4, 2020.
"Beethoven Project II" #3
DECEMBER 23 #bthvn2020 On the occasion of the Beethoven Jubilee Year 2020, which is celebrated all over the world, we would like to give you another insight into John Neumeier's latest creation “Beethoven Project II”. In the ballet, we will hear the complete Seventh Symphony by Beethoven i.a. Here is an excerpt of the first movement with Ida Stempelmann, Atte Kilpinen & our Ensemble.