Performer: Jiří Kylián

PragueAvant-Garde

National Theatre (Národní divadlo), Sep 11, 12, 19 mat, eve, Oct 11 mat, eve

Richter, Haubrich, Martinů

Robert Bondara; Jiří Kylián; Marco Goecke; The Czech National Ballet; Jaroslav Kyzlink; Diana Marszałek; Martyna Kander; Daniel Tesař

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National Theatre (Národní divadlo), 2027 Feb 25, 26, Mar 03, 07, 09, 10

Various: One of a Kind

Jiří Kylián; The Czech National Ballet; Atsushi Kitagawara; Joke Visser; Michael Simon; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

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Hungarian State Opera: Auditorium, 2027 Mar 11, 13 mat, eve, 16

Satie, Piazzolla, Mozart

Hans van Manen; Jiří Kylián; Hungarian National Ballet; Joop Stokvis; Jan Hofstra; Hungarian State Opera Orchestra

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Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, 2027 Jun 30, Jul 01, 02, 03 mat, eve

Haubrich, Webern, Mozart, Various

Jiří Kylián; Norwegian National Ballet; Yoko Seyama; Joke Visser; Tatsuo Unemi

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Aalto-Theater, Jul 16, 17

Britten, Mozart, Various

Jiří Kylián; Johan Inger; Aalto Ballett Essen

Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Dec 11, 13, 18, 21, 28, 2027 Jan 22, 28, Feb 01, 04

Lichtik: 2 Chapters Love

Jiří Kylián; Sharon Eyal; Staatsballett Berlin

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Avant-Garde: an eclectic triple bill in Prague

Natsuki Nishiyama and Danilo Lo Monaco in Robert Bondara's 4 Seasons © Serghei Gherciu

Elsa Giovanna Simonetti, 15 Mar

A tremendous triple bill comprising Jiří Kylián's 27’52” and two new works by Robert Bondara and Marco Goecke. The programme unfolds as a meditation on transience, instability and the unpredictability of human life.

****1

Devon Teuscher in George Balanchine's Mozartiana © The George Balanchine Trust. Nir Arieli

Leigh Donlan, 13 Mar

A finely curated triple bill from American Ballet Theatre included works from Balanchine, Jiří Kylián and Alexei Ratmansky.

****1

Nederlands Dans Theater 1 in Jiří Kylián's Mémoires d'Oubliettes © Joris-Jan Bos

Mark Vicente, 10 Dec

A triumphant evening showcasing the breadth and depth of NDT’s artistic intellect, and their dazzling versatility across various choreographic landscapes.

*****

Dutch National Ballet in Hans van Manen's Adagio Hammerklavier © Steven Pisano

Ivy Lin, 21 Nov

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.

*****

Norwegian National Ballet in Petite Mort © Joerg Wiesner

Vikki Jane Vile, 31 May

The second programme of Norwegian National Ballet's Kylián festival, Day After Yesterday, features four older works, including Petite Mort and No More Play which are unquestionably highlights of his expansive repertoire.

***11