Deutung und Bedeutung: Paradigma am Bayerischen Staatsballett

By Rainer Zerbst, 06 January 2021

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Reviewed at Nationaltheater, Munich on 4 January 2021

Broken Fall (Russell Maliphant)

Bedroom Folk (Sharon Eyal, Gai Behar)

With a chance of rain (Liam Scarlett)

Bavarian State Ballet

Maliphant’s Landscapes: three solos, three outstanding dancers

Graham Watts, 11th March

Some of Russell Maliphant's best known, most enduring and loved works in an evening of unforgettable performances.

****1

Carlos Acosta: On Before inspires rapturous standing ovations

Kathy Elgin, 16th February

Carlos Acosta can still draw in the crowds and this carefully chosen programme is well worth watching.

***11

BalletBoyz: England on Fire never fully ignites

Deborah Weiss, 8th November

Tremendous effort from all concerned and sparks did fly, but they didn't quite burn brightly enough.

***11

Russell Maliphant Dance Company: shapes of freedom in Vortex

Graham Watts, 3rd May

Vortex is the latest in Maliphant’s ongoing explorations into the rich performance potential that can be mined from blending many artistic elements.

****1

Acosta Danza thrills Madrid in “Evolution”

Cristina de Lucas, 22nd October

The spirit of Cuba visits Madrid as Carlos Acosta's dance troupe performs a mixed at the Teatro Real, including Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Mermaid.

****1

Live dance returns to London: ENB's Reunion

Graham Watts, 26th May

The ENB translates its digital films made during the pandemic into an evening of a live performance.

***11

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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".