Performer: Jürgen Kirner

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DüsseldorfThe Sleeping Beauty

Opernhaus, Nov 15, 20, 29, Dec 11 mat, 14 mat, eve, 20, 25, 30, 2026 Jan 01

Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty

Marius Petipa; Bridget Breiner; Ballett am Rhein; Yura Yang; Jürgen Kirner; Düsseldorfer Symphoniker

Theater Duisburg, Dec 18, 21 mat, eve, 28, 2026 Jan 03

Various: Ruß – A story on Cinderella

Bridget Breiner; Ballett am Rhein; Jürgen Kirner; Patrick Fuchs

Theater Duisburg, 2026 Jun 13, 20, 27, Jul 05, 12 mat, 17

Schumann, Haines, Rachmaninov

Hans van Manen; David Dawson; Bridget Breiner; Ballett am Rhein; Oliver Haller; Bert Dalhuysen; John Otto

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Ballett am Rhein’s Russ: skillful storytelling but sobering viewing

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Vikki Jane Vile, 24 May

“Russ” translates as “soot”, the title of Bridget Breiner’s retelling of Cinderella. However it’s the role of Livia, the rather spirited Stepsister who must navigate the family trauma.

***11

Ballett am Rhein are unrecognisable in season opener

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Vikki Jane Vile, 27 Oct

It’s all change at the Ballett am Rhein with new Chief Choreographer, Bridget Breiner, and Ballet Director, Raphaël Coumes-Marquet taking over from Demis Volpi for the 24/25 season.

****1

Das Liebesverbot convinces in Leipzig

David Pinedo, 20 May

Oper Leipzig's co-production with Bayreuth Festspiele pulls off a delightful take on Wagner's Das Liebesverbot. With excellent vocals, the Gewandhaus Orchestra, and great wit, Wagner's comedy comes highly recommended.