Performer: Düsseldorfer Symphoniker

After a more traditional direction from the new leadership of Ballett am Rhein in their season opener, new programme Kaleidoskop is a mixed selection that sees a fusion of contemporary and neoclassical choreography. 

Dominique Dumais ultimately seeks to address how humans long for contact and closeness, and explore the different meanings there can be behind a kiss.

There are many ways to tell the story of Giselle, and Demis Volpi’s version for Ballett am Rhein offers up more than the odd surprise.

Programming three choreographers who are always box office favourites is as sure fire a hit for Ballett am Rhein who debut this neoclassical triple bill featuring a selection of successes. 

What's a director to do while we wait for technology to catch up with the complexities of the human condition?

Baritone Kay Stiefermann steals hearts at the eponymous Count of Luxembourg, in an operetta so charming that neither musical missteps nor a mixed-up staging can sink it.