Triumphe mit Ludwig van: Beethoven-Ballette am Stuttgarter Ballett

By Rainer Zerbst, 07 April 2021

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“Bigonzetti hat neben der Beethoven-Hommage auch ein Ballett zur Situation hier und heute geschaffen”

Reviewed at Schauspielhaus, Stuttgart on 1 April 2021

Adagio Hammerklavier (Hans van Manen)

Einssein (Mauro Bigonzetti)

Grosse Fuge (Hans van Manen)

Stuttgart Ballet

Jean-Paul Vroom, Set Designer, Costume Designer

Jan Hofstra, Lighting Designer

Hans van Manen, Costume Designer

Joop Caboort, Lighting Designer

Kristopher Millar, Costume Designer

Carlo Cerri, Set Designer

Dutch National Ballet brings much needed heat to this winter season

Mark Vicente, 10th February

The Dutch National Ballet helped shake off those winter blues with a mixed programme that highlighted ballet’s love affair with Latin rhythms and movement.

****1

NBJ's Ballet Coffret is a feast of modern classics

Naomi Mori, 5th February

National Ballet of Japan's Ballet Coffret showcased the versatility of the company with modern classical works including Dawson's A Million Kisses to my Skin, van Manen's 5 Tangos and Balanchine's Theme and Variations.

****1

Ballet superstars in Frankfurt for a night to savour

Vikki Jane Vile, 30th November

For one night only, audiences in Frankfurt were treated to some world class ballet on the expansive stage of the Jahrhunderthalle.

****1

Dutch National Ballet's Program B is the A+ Program in New York

Ivy Lin, 21st November

Dutch National Ballet's second mixed bill at New York City Center ticked all the right boxes, showcasing the depth of talent across the whole company.

*****

Dutch National Ballet's opener in New York: meandering and unfocused

Ivy Lin, 20th November

Dutch National Ballet returning to New York after more than 40 years should have been thrilling. The opening program, whilst beautifully danced, was somewhat muted.

***11

Czech National Ballet: vibrant programming in Sarcasms

Graham Watts, 24th April

Czech National Ballet present an outstanding programme of intriguing new dance, enveloping a late twentieth century gem.

****1

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Rainer Zerbst

Seit dem Studium an den Universitäten Tübingen und Bangor und Promotion ist Rainer Zerbst freier Kulturjournalist für Hörfunk und Presse. Autor u.a. von "Antoni Gaudí".