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Ballet by John Neumeier

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CitiesFrequently performed in

Hamburg
In Germany
Hamburg
25

MusiciansFrequently performed in concert featuring

orchestra
Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg
25
Musician
Hamburg Ballett
16
Musician
David Briskin
9
Musician
Maria Seletskaja
9
Musician
Matias Oberlin
6
Musician
Alexandr Trusch
3
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Alexandre Riabko
3
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Ana Torrequebrada
3
Musician
Christopher Evans
3
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Francesco Cortese
3

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This season
In Hamburg

The Nutcracker

Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 18:00
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
John Neumeier's “The Nutcracker” invites you to dream. The ballet tells the story of 12-year-old Marie, who receives a nutcracker and a pair of shiny, pink pointe shoes for her birthday. With this gift, there is nothing standing in the way of her wish to dance as beautifully as her older sister Louise. In her dream, the eccentric ballet master Drosselmeier appears and gently introduces her to the mysterious world of the theater. Marie watches a rehearsal at the court theater, follows a performance with a variety of colorful dances, and learns to dance herself. Throughout the piece, the childlike Marie not only discovers the world of ballet but also falls in love for the first time and matures into a young woman. John Neumeier's unique version of this classic is a coming-of-age story and at the same time a tribute to the legendary ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa, who perfected classical ballet in the 19th century. The performance that Marie watches in Neumeier's adaptation is a celebration of classical ballet, in which well-known choreographies by Marius Petipa are quoted. The world-famous music of Peter Tchaikovsky, such as the "Waltz of the Flowers" or the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," evokes childhood memories. A ballet classic for the whole family, presented in vibrant costumes and a fairy tale set design by Jürgen Rose. Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Act I: 60 minutes, Act II: 60 minutes PREMIERE: Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, October 21, 1971 Premiere in Hamburg: The Hamburg Ballet, October 27, 1974 ORIGINAL CAST: Marie: Marianne Kruuse Drosselmeier: Max Midinet Louise: Persephone Samaropoulo Günther: Egon Madsen ON TOUR: 1977 Brussels 1981 Paris 1989 Osaka, Tokyo 2015 Muscat, Baden-Baden 2019 Hongkong IN THE REPERTORY: Ballet de l'Opéra National de Paris Bavarian State Ballet Dresden Semperoper Ballet Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Info & Ticket (www.staatsorchester-hamburg.de)
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This season
In Hamburg

The Nutcracker

Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 14:00
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
John Neumeier's “The Nutcracker” invites you to dream. The ballet tells the story of 12-year-old Marie, who receives a nutcracker and a pair of shiny, pink pointe shoes for her birthday. With this gift, there is nothing standing in the way of her wish to dance as beautifully as her older sister Louise. In her dream, the eccentric ballet master Drosselmeier appears and gently introduces her to the mysterious world of the theater. Marie watches a rehearsal at the court theater, follows a performance with a variety of colorful dances, and learns to dance herself. Throughout the piece, the childlike Marie not only discovers the world of ballet but also falls in love for the first time and matures into a young woman. John Neumeier's unique version of this classic is a coming-of-age story and at the same time a tribute to the legendary ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa, who perfected classical ballet in the 19th century. The performance that Marie watches in Neumeier's adaptation is a celebration of classical ballet, in which well-known choreographies by Marius Petipa are quoted. The world-famous music of Peter Tchaikovsky, such as the "Waltz of the Flowers" or the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," evokes childhood memories. A ballet classic for the whole family, presented in vibrant costumes and a fairy tale set design by Jürgen Rose. Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Act I: 60 minutes, Act II: 60 minutes PREMIERE: Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, October 21, 1971 Premiere in Hamburg: The Hamburg Ballet, October 27, 1974 ORIGINAL CAST: Marie: Marianne Kruuse Drosselmeier: Max Midinet Louise: Persephone Samaropoulo Günther: Egon Madsen ON TOUR: 1977 Brussels 1981 Paris 1989 Osaka, Tokyo 2015 Muscat, Baden-Baden 2019 Hongkong IN THE REPERTORY: Ballet de l'Opéra National de Paris Bavarian State Ballet Dresden Semperoper Ballet Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Info & Ticket (www.staatsorchester-hamburg.de)
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This season
In Hamburg

The Nutcracker

Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 19:00
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
John Neumeier's “The Nutcracker” invites you to dream. The ballet tells the story of 12-year-old Marie, who receives a nutcracker and a pair of shiny, pink pointe shoes for her birthday. With this gift, there is nothing standing in the way of her wish to dance as beautifully as her older sister Louise. In her dream, the eccentric ballet master Drosselmeier appears and gently introduces her to the mysterious world of the theater. Marie watches a rehearsal at the court theater, follows a performance with a variety of colorful dances, and learns to dance herself. Throughout the piece, the childlike Marie not only discovers the world of ballet but also falls in love for the first time and matures into a young woman. John Neumeier's unique version of this classic is a coming-of-age story and at the same time a tribute to the legendary ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa, who perfected classical ballet in the 19th century. The performance that Marie watches in Neumeier's adaptation is a celebration of classical ballet, in which well-known choreographies by Marius Petipa are quoted. The world-famous music of Peter Tchaikovsky, such as the "Waltz of the Flowers" or the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," evokes childhood memories. A ballet classic for the whole family, presented in vibrant costumes and a fairy tale set design by Jürgen Rose. Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Act I: 60 minutes, Act II: 60 minutes PREMIERE: Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, October 21, 1971 Premiere in Hamburg: The Hamburg Ballet, October 27, 1974 ORIGINAL CAST: Marie: Marianne Kruuse Drosselmeier: Max Midinet Louise: Persephone Samaropoulo Günther: Egon Madsen ON TOUR: 1977 Brussels 1981 Paris 1989 Osaka, Tokyo 2015 Muscat, Baden-Baden 2019 Hongkong IN THE REPERTORY: Ballet de l'Opéra National de Paris Bavarian State Ballet Dresden Semperoper Ballet Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Info & Ticket (www.staatsorchester-hamburg.de)

Upcoming Concerts

Concerts in season 2024/25 or later where works by Ballet by John Neumeier is performed

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This season
In Hamburg

Nijinsky

Wed, Jun 11, 2025, 19:30
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Maria Seletskaja (Conductor), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
"Nijinsky's life can be summarized easily: ten years of growing, ten years of learning, ten years of dancing, thirty years of darkness," biographer Richard Buckle once said. Vaslav Nijinsky, worshipped as the "God of Dance," left a lasting impression not only with his breathtaking jumps and charismatic presence but also with his choreographic work, which paved the way for modern dance. The phenomenon of Nijinsky has captivated John Neumeier since his youth. His ballet “Nijinsky”, premiered in 2000, portrays a life of extremes: Nijinsky in the spotlight as a star of the Ballets Russes, the world-renowned company under Serge Diaghilev, as well as in madness, in the shadows of his doubts and fears. John Neumeier conjures up some of the greatest roles of this unique artist, such as the Golden Slave, Petrushka, or the Faun. In contrast, the second act deals with Nijinsky's inner struggles. Under the powerful influence of Dmitri Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony, dark visions of the First World War unfold, along with the challenges that ultimately led Nijinsky to psychiatric care. John Neumeier creates a compelling tribute to Vaslav Nijinsky, whose genius is inseparably linked to his demons. Music: Frédéric Chopin, Robert Schumann, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography, Set and Costumes: John Neumeier based partly on original sketches by Léon Bakst and Alexandre Benois 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Part 1: 65 minutes, Part 2: 60 minutes WORLD PREMIERE: The Hamburg Ballet, Hamburg, July 2, 2000 ORIGINAL CAST: Vaslav Nijinsky: Jirí Bubenícek Romola Nijinsky: Anna Polikarpova Bronislava Nijinska: Elizabeth Loscavio Stanislav Nijinsky: Yukichi Hattori Serge Diaghilev: Ivan Urban Eleonora Bereda: Joëlle Boulogne Thomas Nijinsky: Carsten Jung The Ballerina, Tamara Karsavina: Heather Jurgensen The new dancer, Leonid Massine: Guido Warsany Nijinsky - The Dancer: as Arlequin in "Carnaval": Alexandre Riabko as the spirit of the rose in "Le Spectre de la rose": Alexandre Riabko as the Golden Slave in "Sheherazade": Otto Bubenícek as the Young Man in "Jeux": Guido Warsany as the Faun in "L'Après-midi d'un faune": Otto Bubenícek as Petrushka in "Petrushka": Lloyd Riggins ON TOUR: 2001 Hanover 2002 Copenhagen, Baden-Baden 2003 Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, St. Petersburg 2004 New York, Orange County (CA), Reggio Emilia, Washington 2005 Tokyo 2009 Monte-Carlo 2011 Stuttgart 2012 Beijing, Shanghai, Brisbaine 2013 Chicago, San Francisco 2017 Baden-Baden 2018 Tokyo 2020 Macao 2025 Baden-Baden IN THE REPERTORY: Semperoper Ballett The Australian Ballet The National Ballet of Canada
Info & Ticket (www.staatsorchester-hamburg.de)
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This season
In Hamburg

Nijinsky

Fri, Jun 13, 2025, 19:30
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Maria Seletskaja (Conductor), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
"Nijinsky's life can be summarized easily: ten years of growing, ten years of learning, ten years of dancing, thirty years of darkness," biographer Richard Buckle once said. Vaslav Nijinsky, worshipped as the "God of Dance," left a lasting impression not only with his breathtaking jumps and charismatic presence but also with his choreographic work, which paved the way for modern dance. The phenomenon of Nijinsky has captivated John Neumeier since his youth. His ballet “Nijinsky”, premiered in 2000, portrays a life of extremes: Nijinsky in the spotlight as a star of the Ballets Russes, the world-renowned company under Serge Diaghilev, as well as in madness, in the shadows of his doubts and fears. John Neumeier conjures up some of the greatest roles of this unique artist, such as the Golden Slave, Petrushka, or the Faun. In contrast, the second act deals with Nijinsky's inner struggles. Under the powerful influence of Dmitri Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony, dark visions of the First World War unfold, along with the challenges that ultimately led Nijinsky to psychiatric care. John Neumeier creates a compelling tribute to Vaslav Nijinsky, whose genius is inseparably linked to his demons. Music: Frédéric Chopin, Robert Schumann, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography, Set and Costumes: John Neumeier based partly on original sketches by Léon Bakst and Alexandre Benois 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Part 1: 65 minutes, Part 2: 60 minutes WORLD PREMIERE: The Hamburg Ballet, Hamburg, July 2, 2000 ORIGINAL CAST: Vaslav Nijinsky: Jirí Bubenícek Romola Nijinsky: Anna Polikarpova Bronislava Nijinska: Elizabeth Loscavio Stanislav Nijinsky: Yukichi Hattori Serge Diaghilev: Ivan Urban Eleonora Bereda: Joëlle Boulogne Thomas Nijinsky: Carsten Jung The Ballerina, Tamara Karsavina: Heather Jurgensen The new dancer, Leonid Massine: Guido Warsany Nijinsky - The Dancer: as Arlequin in "Carnaval": Alexandre Riabko as the spirit of the rose in "Le Spectre de la rose": Alexandre Riabko as the Golden Slave in "Sheherazade": Otto Bubenícek as the Young Man in "Jeux": Guido Warsany as the Faun in "L'Après-midi d'un faune": Otto Bubenícek as Petrushka in "Petrushka": Lloyd Riggins ON TOUR: 2001 Hanover 2002 Copenhagen, Baden-Baden 2003 Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, St. Petersburg 2004 New York, Orange County (CA), Reggio Emilia, Washington 2005 Tokyo 2009 Monte-Carlo 2011 Stuttgart 2012 Beijing, Shanghai, Brisbaine 2013 Chicago, San Francisco 2017 Baden-Baden 2018 Tokyo 2020 Macao 2025 Baden-Baden IN THE REPERTORY: Semperoper Ballett The Australian Ballet The National Ballet of Canada
Info & Ticket (www.staatsorchester-hamburg.de)
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This season
In Hamburg

Nijinsky

Thu, Jun 19, 2025, 19:30
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Maria Seletskaja (Conductor), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
"Nijinsky's life can be summarized easily: ten years of growing, ten years of learning, ten years of dancing, thirty years of darkness," biographer Richard Buckle once said. Vaslav Nijinsky, worshipped as the "God of Dance," left a lasting impression not only with his breathtaking jumps and charismatic presence but also with his choreographic work, which paved the way for modern dance. The phenomenon of Nijinsky has captivated John Neumeier since his youth. His ballet “Nijinsky”, premiered in 2000, portrays a life of extremes: Nijinsky in the spotlight as a star of the Ballets Russes, the world-renowned company under Serge Diaghilev, as well as in madness, in the shadows of his doubts and fears. John Neumeier conjures up some of the greatest roles of this unique artist, such as the Golden Slave, Petrushka, or the Faun. In contrast, the second act deals with Nijinsky's inner struggles. Under the powerful influence of Dmitri Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony, dark visions of the First World War unfold, along with the challenges that ultimately led Nijinsky to psychiatric care. John Neumeier creates a compelling tribute to Vaslav Nijinsky, whose genius is inseparably linked to his demons. Music: Frédéric Chopin, Robert Schumann, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography, Set and Costumes: John Neumeier based partly on original sketches by Léon Bakst and Alexandre Benois 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Part 1: 65 minutes, Part 2: 60 minutes WORLD PREMIERE: The Hamburg Ballet, Hamburg, July 2, 2000 ORIGINAL CAST: Vaslav Nijinsky: Jirí Bubenícek Romola Nijinsky: Anna Polikarpova Bronislava Nijinska: Elizabeth Loscavio Stanislav Nijinsky: Yukichi Hattori Serge Diaghilev: Ivan Urban Eleonora Bereda: Joëlle Boulogne Thomas Nijinsky: Carsten Jung The Ballerina, Tamara Karsavina: Heather Jurgensen The new dancer, Leonid Massine: Guido Warsany Nijinsky - The Dancer: as Arlequin in "Carnaval": Alexandre Riabko as the spirit of the rose in "Le Spectre de la rose": Alexandre Riabko as the Golden Slave in "Sheherazade": Otto Bubenícek as the Young Man in "Jeux": Guido Warsany as the Faun in "L'Après-midi d'un faune": Otto Bubenícek as Petrushka in "Petrushka": Lloyd Riggins ON TOUR: 2001 Hanover 2002 Copenhagen, Baden-Baden 2003 Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, St. Petersburg 2004 New York, Orange County (CA), Reggio Emilia, Washington 2005 Tokyo 2009 Monte-Carlo 2011 Stuttgart 2012 Beijing, Shanghai, Brisbaine 2013 Chicago, San Francisco 2017 Baden-Baden 2018 Tokyo 2020 Macao 2025 Baden-Baden IN THE REPERTORY: Semperoper Ballett The Australian Ballet The National Ballet of Canada
Info & Ticket (www.staatsorchester-hamburg.de)
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This season
In Hamburg

Nijinsky

Fri, Jun 20, 2025, 19:30
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Maria Seletskaja (Conductor), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
"Nijinsky's life can be summarized easily: ten years of growing, ten years of learning, ten years of dancing, thirty years of darkness," biographer Richard Buckle once said. Vaslav Nijinsky, worshipped as the "God of Dance," left a lasting impression not only with his breathtaking jumps and charismatic presence but also with his choreographic work, which paved the way for modern dance. The phenomenon of Nijinsky has captivated John Neumeier since his youth. His ballet “Nijinsky”, premiered in 2000, portrays a life of extremes: Nijinsky in the spotlight as a star of the Ballets Russes, the world-renowned company under Serge Diaghilev, as well as in madness, in the shadows of his doubts and fears. John Neumeier conjures up some of the greatest roles of this unique artist, such as the Golden Slave, Petrushka, or the Faun. In contrast, the second act deals with Nijinsky's inner struggles. Under the powerful influence of Dmitri Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony, dark visions of the First World War unfold, along with the challenges that ultimately led Nijinsky to psychiatric care. John Neumeier creates a compelling tribute to Vaslav Nijinsky, whose genius is inseparably linked to his demons. Music: Frédéric Chopin, Robert Schumann, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography, Set and Costumes: John Neumeier based partly on original sketches by Léon Bakst and Alexandre Benois 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Part 1: 65 minutes, Part 2: 60 minutes WORLD PREMIERE: The Hamburg Ballet, Hamburg, July 2, 2000 ORIGINAL CAST: Vaslav Nijinsky: Jirí Bubenícek Romola Nijinsky: Anna Polikarpova Bronislava Nijinska: Elizabeth Loscavio Stanislav Nijinsky: Yukichi Hattori Serge Diaghilev: Ivan Urban Eleonora Bereda: Joëlle Boulogne Thomas Nijinsky: Carsten Jung The Ballerina, Tamara Karsavina: Heather Jurgensen The new dancer, Leonid Massine: Guido Warsany Nijinsky - The Dancer: as Arlequin in "Carnaval": Alexandre Riabko as the spirit of the rose in "Le Spectre de la rose": Alexandre Riabko as the Golden Slave in "Sheherazade": Otto Bubenícek as the Young Man in "Jeux": Guido Warsany as the Faun in "L'Après-midi d'un faune": Otto Bubenícek as Petrushka in "Petrushka": Lloyd Riggins ON TOUR: 2001 Hanover 2002 Copenhagen, Baden-Baden 2003 Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, St. Petersburg 2004 New York, Orange County (CA), Reggio Emilia, Washington 2005 Tokyo 2009 Monte-Carlo 2011 Stuttgart 2012 Beijing, Shanghai, Brisbaine 2013 Chicago, San Francisco 2017 Baden-Baden 2018 Tokyo 2020 Macao 2025 Baden-Baden IN THE REPERTORY: Semperoper Ballett The Australian Ballet The National Ballet of Canada
Info & Ticket (www.staatsorchester-hamburg.de)
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This season
In Hamburg

Nijinsky

Tue, Jul 15, 2025, 19:30
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Maria Seletskaja (Conductor), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
"Nijinsky's life can be summarized easily: ten years of growing, ten years of learning, ten years of dancing, thirty years of darkness," biographer Richard Buckle once said. Vaslav Nijinsky, worshipped as the "God of Dance," left a lasting impression not only with his breathtaking jumps and charismatic presence but also with his choreographic work, which paved the way for modern dance. The phenomenon of Nijinsky has captivated John Neumeier since his youth. His ballet “Nijinsky”, premiered in 2000, portrays a life of extremes: Nijinsky in the spotlight as a star of the Ballets Russes, the world-renowned company under Serge Diaghilev, as well as in madness, in the shadows of his doubts and fears. John Neumeier conjures up some of the greatest roles of this unique artist, such as the Golden Slave, Petrushka, or the Faun. In contrast, the second act deals with Nijinsky's inner struggles. Under the powerful influence of Dmitri Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony, dark visions of the First World War unfold, along with the challenges that ultimately led Nijinsky to psychiatric care. John Neumeier creates a compelling tribute to Vaslav Nijinsky, whose genius is inseparably linked to his demons. Music: Frédéric Chopin, Robert Schumann, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography, Set and Costumes: John Neumeier based partly on original sketches by Léon Bakst and Alexandre Benois 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Part 1: 65 minutes, Part 2: 60 minutes WORLD PREMIERE: The Hamburg Ballet, Hamburg, July 2, 2000 ORIGINAL CAST: Vaslav Nijinsky: Jirí Bubenícek Romola Nijinsky: Anna Polikarpova Bronislava Nijinska: Elizabeth Loscavio Stanislav Nijinsky: Yukichi Hattori Serge Diaghilev: Ivan Urban Eleonora Bereda: Joëlle Boulogne Thomas Nijinsky: Carsten Jung The Ballerina, Tamara Karsavina: Heather Jurgensen The new dancer, Leonid Massine: Guido Warsany Nijinsky - The Dancer: as Arlequin in "Carnaval": Alexandre Riabko as the spirit of the rose in "Le Spectre de la rose": Alexandre Riabko as the Golden Slave in "Sheherazade": Otto Bubenícek as the Young Man in "Jeux": Guido Warsany as the Faun in "L'Après-midi d'un faune": Otto Bubenícek as Petrushka in "Petrushka": Lloyd Riggins ON TOUR: 2001 Hanover 2002 Copenhagen, Baden-Baden 2003 Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, St. Petersburg 2004 New York, Orange County (CA), Reggio Emilia, Washington 2005 Tokyo 2009 Monte-Carlo 2011 Stuttgart 2012 Beijing, Shanghai, Brisbaine 2013 Chicago, San Francisco 2017 Baden-Baden 2018 Tokyo 2020 Macao 2025 Baden-Baden IN THE REPERTORY: Semperoper Ballett The Australian Ballet The National Ballet of Canada
Info & Ticket (www.staatsorchester-hamburg.de)
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This season
In Hamburg

The Nutcracker

Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 18:00
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
John Neumeier's “The Nutcracker” invites you to dream. The ballet tells the story of 12-year-old Marie, who receives a nutcracker and a pair of shiny, pink pointe shoes for her birthday. With this gift, there is nothing standing in the way of her wish to dance as beautifully as her older sister Louise. In her dream, the eccentric ballet master Drosselmeier appears and gently introduces her to the mysterious world of the theater. Marie watches a rehearsal at the court theater, follows a performance with a variety of colorful dances, and learns to dance herself. Throughout the piece, the childlike Marie not only discovers the world of ballet but also falls in love for the first time and matures into a young woman. John Neumeier's unique version of this classic is a coming-of-age story and at the same time a tribute to the legendary ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa, who perfected classical ballet in the 19th century. The performance that Marie watches in Neumeier's adaptation is a celebration of classical ballet, in which well-known choreographies by Marius Petipa are quoted. The world-famous music of Peter Tchaikovsky, such as the "Waltz of the Flowers" or the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," evokes childhood memories. A ballet classic for the whole family, presented in vibrant costumes and a fairy tale set design by Jürgen Rose. Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Act I: 60 minutes, Act II: 60 minutes PREMIERE: Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, October 21, 1971 Premiere in Hamburg: The Hamburg Ballet, October 27, 1974 ORIGINAL CAST: Marie: Marianne Kruuse Drosselmeier: Max Midinet Louise: Persephone Samaropoulo Günther: Egon Madsen ON TOUR: 1977 Brussels 1981 Paris 1989 Osaka, Tokyo 2015 Muscat, Baden-Baden 2019 Hongkong IN THE REPERTORY: Ballet de l'Opéra National de Paris Bavarian State Ballet Dresden Semperoper Ballet Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Info & Ticket (www.staatsorchester-hamburg.de)
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This season
In Hamburg

The Nutcracker

Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 14:00
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
John Neumeier's “The Nutcracker” invites you to dream. The ballet tells the story of 12-year-old Marie, who receives a nutcracker and a pair of shiny, pink pointe shoes for her birthday. With this gift, there is nothing standing in the way of her wish to dance as beautifully as her older sister Louise. In her dream, the eccentric ballet master Drosselmeier appears and gently introduces her to the mysterious world of the theater. Marie watches a rehearsal at the court theater, follows a performance with a variety of colorful dances, and learns to dance herself. Throughout the piece, the childlike Marie not only discovers the world of ballet but also falls in love for the first time and matures into a young woman. John Neumeier's unique version of this classic is a coming-of-age story and at the same time a tribute to the legendary ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa, who perfected classical ballet in the 19th century. The performance that Marie watches in Neumeier's adaptation is a celebration of classical ballet, in which well-known choreographies by Marius Petipa are quoted. The world-famous music of Peter Tchaikovsky, such as the "Waltz of the Flowers" or the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," evokes childhood memories. A ballet classic for the whole family, presented in vibrant costumes and a fairy tale set design by Jürgen Rose. Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Act I: 60 minutes, Act II: 60 minutes PREMIERE: Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, October 21, 1971 Premiere in Hamburg: The Hamburg Ballet, October 27, 1974 ORIGINAL CAST: Marie: Marianne Kruuse Drosselmeier: Max Midinet Louise: Persephone Samaropoulo Günther: Egon Madsen ON TOUR: 1977 Brussels 1981 Paris 1989 Osaka, Tokyo 2015 Muscat, Baden-Baden 2019 Hongkong IN THE REPERTORY: Ballet de l'Opéra National de Paris Bavarian State Ballet Dresden Semperoper Ballet Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Info & Ticket (www.staatsorchester-hamburg.de)
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This season
In Hamburg

The Nutcracker

Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 19:00
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
John Neumeier's “The Nutcracker” invites you to dream. The ballet tells the story of 12-year-old Marie, who receives a nutcracker and a pair of shiny, pink pointe shoes for her birthday. With this gift, there is nothing standing in the way of her wish to dance as beautifully as her older sister Louise. In her dream, the eccentric ballet master Drosselmeier appears and gently introduces her to the mysterious world of the theater. Marie watches a rehearsal at the court theater, follows a performance with a variety of colorful dances, and learns to dance herself. Throughout the piece, the childlike Marie not only discovers the world of ballet but also falls in love for the first time and matures into a young woman. John Neumeier's unique version of this classic is a coming-of-age story and at the same time a tribute to the legendary ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa, who perfected classical ballet in the 19th century. The performance that Marie watches in Neumeier's adaptation is a celebration of classical ballet, in which well-known choreographies by Marius Petipa are quoted. The world-famous music of Peter Tchaikovsky, such as the "Waltz of the Flowers" or the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," evokes childhood memories. A ballet classic for the whole family, presented in vibrant costumes and a fairy tale set design by Jürgen Rose. Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Act I: 60 minutes, Act II: 60 minutes PREMIERE: Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, October 21, 1971 Premiere in Hamburg: The Hamburg Ballet, October 27, 1974 ORIGINAL CAST: Marie: Marianne Kruuse Drosselmeier: Max Midinet Louise: Persephone Samaropoulo Günther: Egon Madsen ON TOUR: 1977 Brussels 1981 Paris 1989 Osaka, Tokyo 2015 Muscat, Baden-Baden 2019 Hongkong IN THE REPERTORY: Ballet de l'Opéra National de Paris Bavarian State Ballet Dresden Semperoper Ballet Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Info & Ticket (www.staatsorchester-hamburg.de)
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This season
In Hamburg

The Nutcracker

Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 19:30
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
John Neumeier's “The Nutcracker” invites you to dream. The ballet tells the story of 12-year-old Marie, who receives a nutcracker and a pair of shiny, pink pointe shoes for her birthday. With this gift, there is nothing standing in the way of her wish to dance as beautifully as her older sister Louise. In her dream, the eccentric ballet master Drosselmeier appears and gently introduces her to the mysterious world of the theater. Marie watches a rehearsal at the court theater, follows a performance with a variety of colorful dances, and learns to dance herself. Throughout the piece, the childlike Marie not only discovers the world of ballet but also falls in love for the first time and matures into a young woman. John Neumeier's unique version of this classic is a coming-of-age story and at the same time a tribute to the legendary ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa, who perfected classical ballet in the 19th century. The performance that Marie watches in Neumeier's adaptation is a celebration of classical ballet, in which well-known choreographies by Marius Petipa are quoted. The world-famous music of Peter Tchaikovsky, such as the "Waltz of the Flowers" or the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," evokes childhood memories. A ballet classic for the whole family, presented in vibrant costumes and a fairy tale set design by Jürgen Rose. Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Act I: 60 minutes, Act II: 60 minutes PREMIERE: Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, October 21, 1971 Premiere in Hamburg: The Hamburg Ballet, October 27, 1974 ORIGINAL CAST: Marie: Marianne Kruuse Drosselmeier: Max Midinet Louise: Persephone Samaropoulo Günther: Egon Madsen ON TOUR: 1977 Brussels 1981 Paris 1989 Osaka, Tokyo 2015 Muscat, Baden-Baden 2019 Hongkong IN THE REPERTORY: Ballet de l'Opéra National de Paris Bavarian State Ballet Dresden Semperoper Ballet Royal Winnipeg Ballet
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The Nutcracker

Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 18:00
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
John Neumeier's “The Nutcracker” invites you to dream. The ballet tells the story of 12-year-old Marie, who receives a nutcracker and a pair of shiny, pink pointe shoes for her birthday. With this gift, there is nothing standing in the way of her wish to dance as beautifully as her older sister Louise. In her dream, the eccentric ballet master Drosselmeier appears and gently introduces her to the mysterious world of the theater. Marie watches a rehearsal at the court theater, follows a performance with a variety of colorful dances, and learns to dance herself. Throughout the piece, the childlike Marie not only discovers the world of ballet but also falls in love for the first time and matures into a young woman. John Neumeier's unique version of this classic is a coming-of-age story and at the same time a tribute to the legendary ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa, who perfected classical ballet in the 19th century. The performance that Marie watches in Neumeier's adaptation is a celebration of classical ballet, in which well-known choreographies by Marius Petipa are quoted. The world-famous music of Peter Tchaikovsky, such as the "Waltz of the Flowers" or the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," evokes childhood memories. A ballet classic for the whole family, presented in vibrant costumes and a fairy tale set design by Jürgen Rose. Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Act I: 60 minutes, Act II: 60 minutes PREMIERE: Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, October 21, 1971 Premiere in Hamburg: The Hamburg Ballet, October 27, 1974 ORIGINAL CAST: Marie: Marianne Kruuse Drosselmeier: Max Midinet Louise: Persephone Samaropoulo Günther: Egon Madsen ON TOUR: 1977 Brussels 1981 Paris 1989 Osaka, Tokyo 2015 Muscat, Baden-Baden 2019 Hongkong IN THE REPERTORY: Ballet de l'Opéra National de Paris Bavarian State Ballet Dresden Semperoper Ballet Royal Winnipeg Ballet
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The Nutcracker

Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 18:00
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
John Neumeier's “The Nutcracker” invites you to dream. The ballet tells the story of 12-year-old Marie, who receives a nutcracker and a pair of shiny, pink pointe shoes for her birthday. With this gift, there is nothing standing in the way of her wish to dance as beautifully as her older sister Louise. In her dream, the eccentric ballet master Drosselmeier appears and gently introduces her to the mysterious world of the theater. Marie watches a rehearsal at the court theater, follows a performance with a variety of colorful dances, and learns to dance herself. Throughout the piece, the childlike Marie not only discovers the world of ballet but also falls in love for the first time and matures into a young woman. John Neumeier's unique version of this classic is a coming-of-age story and at the same time a tribute to the legendary ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa, who perfected classical ballet in the 19th century. The performance that Marie watches in Neumeier's adaptation is a celebration of classical ballet, in which well-known choreographies by Marius Petipa are quoted. The world-famous music of Peter Tchaikovsky, such as the "Waltz of the Flowers" or the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," evokes childhood memories. A ballet classic for the whole family, presented in vibrant costumes and a fairy tale set design by Jürgen Rose. Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Act I: 60 minutes, Act II: 60 minutes PREMIERE: Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, October 21, 1971 Premiere in Hamburg: The Hamburg Ballet, October 27, 1974 ORIGINAL CAST: Marie: Marianne Kruuse Drosselmeier: Max Midinet Louise: Persephone Samaropoulo Günther: Egon Madsen ON TOUR: 1977 Brussels 1981 Paris 1989 Osaka, Tokyo 2015 Muscat, Baden-Baden 2019 Hongkong IN THE REPERTORY: Ballet de l'Opéra National de Paris Bavarian State Ballet Dresden Semperoper Ballet Royal Winnipeg Ballet
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The Nutcracker

Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 19:30
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
John Neumeier's “The Nutcracker” invites you to dream. The ballet tells the story of 12-year-old Marie, who receives a nutcracker and a pair of shiny, pink pointe shoes for her birthday. With this gift, there is nothing standing in the way of her wish to dance as beautifully as her older sister Louise. In her dream, the eccentric ballet master Drosselmeier appears and gently introduces her to the mysterious world of the theater. Marie watches a rehearsal at the court theater, follows a performance with a variety of colorful dances, and learns to dance herself. Throughout the piece, the childlike Marie not only discovers the world of ballet but also falls in love for the first time and matures into a young woman. John Neumeier's unique version of this classic is a coming-of-age story and at the same time a tribute to the legendary ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa, who perfected classical ballet in the 19th century. The performance that Marie watches in Neumeier's adaptation is a celebration of classical ballet, in which well-known choreographies by Marius Petipa are quoted. The world-famous music of Peter Tchaikovsky, such as the "Waltz of the Flowers" or the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," evokes childhood memories. A ballet classic for the whole family, presented in vibrant costumes and a fairy tale set design by Jürgen Rose. Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Act I: 60 minutes, Act II: 60 minutes PREMIERE: Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, October 21, 1971 Premiere in Hamburg: The Hamburg Ballet, October 27, 1974 ORIGINAL CAST: Marie: Marianne Kruuse Drosselmeier: Max Midinet Louise: Persephone Samaropoulo Günther: Egon Madsen ON TOUR: 1977 Brussels 1981 Paris 1989 Osaka, Tokyo 2015 Muscat, Baden-Baden 2019 Hongkong IN THE REPERTORY: Ballet de l'Opéra National de Paris Bavarian State Ballet Dresden Semperoper Ballet Royal Winnipeg Ballet
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Nijinsky

Sat, May 16, 2026, 19:30
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Maria Seletskaja (Conductor), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
"Nijinsky's life can be summarized easily: ten years of growing, ten years of learning, ten years of dancing, thirty years of darkness," biographer Richard Buckle once said. Vaslav Nijinsky, worshipped as the "God of Dance," left a lasting impression not only with his breathtaking jumps and charismatic presence but also with his choreographic work, which paved the way for modern dance. The phenomenon of Nijinsky has captivated John Neumeier since his youth. His ballet “Nijinsky”, premiered in 2000, portrays a life of extremes: Nijinsky in the spotlight as a star of the Ballets Russes, the world-renowned company under Serge Diaghilev, as well as in madness, in the shadows of his doubts and fears. John Neumeier conjures up some of the greatest roles of this unique artist, such as the Golden Slave, Petrushka, or the Faun. In contrast, the second act deals with Nijinsky's inner struggles. Under the powerful influence of Dmitri Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony, dark visions of the First World War unfold, along with the challenges that ultimately led Nijinsky to psychiatric care. John Neumeier creates a compelling tribute to Vaslav Nijinsky, whose genius is inseparably linked to his demons. Music: Frédéric Chopin, Robert Schumann, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography, Set and Costumes: John Neumeier based partly on original sketches by Léon Bakst and Alexandre Benois 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Part 1: 65 minutes, Part 2: 60 minutes WORLD PREMIERE: The Hamburg Ballet, Hamburg, July 2, 2000 ORIGINAL CAST: Vaslav Nijinsky: Jirí Bubenícek Romola Nijinsky: Anna Polikarpova Bronislava Nijinska: Elizabeth Loscavio Stanislav Nijinsky: Yukichi Hattori Serge Diaghilev: Ivan Urban Eleonora Bereda: Joëlle Boulogne Thomas Nijinsky: Carsten Jung The Ballerina, Tamara Karsavina: Heather Jurgensen The new dancer, Leonid Massine: Guido Warsany Nijinsky - The Dancer: as Arlequin in "Carnaval": Alexandre Riabko as the spirit of the rose in "Le Spectre de la rose": Alexandre Riabko as the Golden Slave in "Sheherazade": Otto Bubenícek as the Young Man in "Jeux": Guido Warsany as the Faun in "L'Après-midi d'un faune": Otto Bubenícek as Petrushka in "Petrushka": Lloyd Riggins ON TOUR: 2001 Hanover 2002 Copenhagen, Baden-Baden 2003 Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, St. Petersburg 2004 New York, Orange County (CA), Reggio Emilia, Washington 2005 Tokyo 2009 Monte-Carlo 2011 Stuttgart 2012 Beijing, Shanghai, Brisbaine 2013 Chicago, San Francisco 2017 Baden-Baden 2018 Tokyo 2020 Macao 2025 Baden-Baden IN THE REPERTORY: Semperoper Ballett The Australian Ballet The National Ballet of Canada
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Nijinsky

Mon, May 18, 2026, 19:30
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Maria Seletskaja (Conductor), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
"Nijinsky's life can be summarized easily: ten years of growing, ten years of learning, ten years of dancing, thirty years of darkness," biographer Richard Buckle once said. Vaslav Nijinsky, worshipped as the "God of Dance," left a lasting impression not only with his breathtaking jumps and charismatic presence but also with his choreographic work, which paved the way for modern dance. The phenomenon of Nijinsky has captivated John Neumeier since his youth. His ballet “Nijinsky”, premiered in 2000, portrays a life of extremes: Nijinsky in the spotlight as a star of the Ballets Russes, the world-renowned company under Serge Diaghilev, as well as in madness, in the shadows of his doubts and fears. John Neumeier conjures up some of the greatest roles of this unique artist, such as the Golden Slave, Petrushka, or the Faun. In contrast, the second act deals with Nijinsky's inner struggles. Under the powerful influence of Dmitri Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony, dark visions of the First World War unfold, along with the challenges that ultimately led Nijinsky to psychiatric care. John Neumeier creates a compelling tribute to Vaslav Nijinsky, whose genius is inseparably linked to his demons. Music: Frédéric Chopin, Robert Schumann, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography, Set and Costumes: John Neumeier based partly on original sketches by Léon Bakst and Alexandre Benois 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Part 1: 65 minutes, Part 2: 60 minutes WORLD PREMIERE: The Hamburg Ballet, Hamburg, July 2, 2000 ORIGINAL CAST: Vaslav Nijinsky: Jirí Bubenícek Romola Nijinsky: Anna Polikarpova Bronislava Nijinska: Elizabeth Loscavio Stanislav Nijinsky: Yukichi Hattori Serge Diaghilev: Ivan Urban Eleonora Bereda: Joëlle Boulogne Thomas Nijinsky: Carsten Jung The Ballerina, Tamara Karsavina: Heather Jurgensen The new dancer, Leonid Massine: Guido Warsany Nijinsky - The Dancer: as Arlequin in "Carnaval": Alexandre Riabko as the spirit of the rose in "Le Spectre de la rose": Alexandre Riabko as the Golden Slave in "Sheherazade": Otto Bubenícek as the Young Man in "Jeux": Guido Warsany as the Faun in "L'Après-midi d'un faune": Otto Bubenícek as Petrushka in "Petrushka": Lloyd Riggins ON TOUR: 2001 Hanover 2002 Copenhagen, Baden-Baden 2003 Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, St. Petersburg 2004 New York, Orange County (CA), Reggio Emilia, Washington 2005 Tokyo 2009 Monte-Carlo 2011 Stuttgart 2012 Beijing, Shanghai, Brisbaine 2013 Chicago, San Francisco 2017 Baden-Baden 2018 Tokyo 2020 Macao 2025 Baden-Baden IN THE REPERTORY: Semperoper Ballett The Australian Ballet The National Ballet of Canada
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Nijinsky

Thu, May 21, 2026, 19:30
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Maria Seletskaja (Conductor), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
"Nijinsky's life can be summarized easily: ten years of growing, ten years of learning, ten years of dancing, thirty years of darkness," biographer Richard Buckle once said. Vaslav Nijinsky, worshipped as the "God of Dance," left a lasting impression not only with his breathtaking jumps and charismatic presence but also with his choreographic work, which paved the way for modern dance. The phenomenon of Nijinsky has captivated John Neumeier since his youth. His ballet “Nijinsky”, premiered in 2000, portrays a life of extremes: Nijinsky in the spotlight as a star of the Ballets Russes, the world-renowned company under Serge Diaghilev, as well as in madness, in the shadows of his doubts and fears. John Neumeier conjures up some of the greatest roles of this unique artist, such as the Golden Slave, Petrushka, or the Faun. In contrast, the second act deals with Nijinsky's inner struggles. Under the powerful influence of Dmitri Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony, dark visions of the First World War unfold, along with the challenges that ultimately led Nijinsky to psychiatric care. John Neumeier creates a compelling tribute to Vaslav Nijinsky, whose genius is inseparably linked to his demons. Music: Frédéric Chopin, Robert Schumann, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography, Set and Costumes: John Neumeier based partly on original sketches by Léon Bakst and Alexandre Benois 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Part 1: 65 minutes, Part 2: 60 minutes WORLD PREMIERE: The Hamburg Ballet, Hamburg, July 2, 2000 ORIGINAL CAST: Vaslav Nijinsky: Jirí Bubenícek Romola Nijinsky: Anna Polikarpova Bronislava Nijinska: Elizabeth Loscavio Stanislav Nijinsky: Yukichi Hattori Serge Diaghilev: Ivan Urban Eleonora Bereda: Joëlle Boulogne Thomas Nijinsky: Carsten Jung The Ballerina, Tamara Karsavina: Heather Jurgensen The new dancer, Leonid Massine: Guido Warsany Nijinsky - The Dancer: as Arlequin in "Carnaval": Alexandre Riabko as the spirit of the rose in "Le Spectre de la rose": Alexandre Riabko as the Golden Slave in "Sheherazade": Otto Bubenícek as the Young Man in "Jeux": Guido Warsany as the Faun in "L'Après-midi d'un faune": Otto Bubenícek as Petrushka in "Petrushka": Lloyd Riggins ON TOUR: 2001 Hanover 2002 Copenhagen, Baden-Baden 2003 Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, St. Petersburg 2004 New York, Orange County (CA), Reggio Emilia, Washington 2005 Tokyo 2009 Monte-Carlo 2011 Stuttgart 2012 Beijing, Shanghai, Brisbaine 2013 Chicago, San Francisco 2017 Baden-Baden 2018 Tokyo 2020 Macao 2025 Baden-Baden IN THE REPERTORY: Semperoper Ballett The Australian Ballet The National Ballet of Canada
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Nijinsky

Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 19:30
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Hamburg Ballett (Ensemble), Maria Seletskaja (Conductor), Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Orchestra)
"Nijinsky's life can be summarized easily: ten years of growing, ten years of learning, ten years of dancing, thirty years of darkness," biographer Richard Buckle once said. Vaslav Nijinsky, worshipped as the "God of Dance," left a lasting impression not only with his breathtaking jumps and charismatic presence but also with his choreographic work, which paved the way for modern dance. The phenomenon of Nijinsky has captivated John Neumeier since his youth. His ballet “Nijinsky”, premiered in 2000, portrays a life of extremes: Nijinsky in the spotlight as a star of the Ballets Russes, the world-renowned company under Serge Diaghilev, as well as in madness, in the shadows of his doubts and fears. John Neumeier conjures up some of the greatest roles of this unique artist, such as the Golden Slave, Petrushka, or the Faun. In contrast, the second act deals with Nijinsky's inner struggles. Under the powerful influence of Dmitri Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony, dark visions of the First World War unfold, along with the challenges that ultimately led Nijinsky to psychiatric care. John Neumeier creates a compelling tribute to Vaslav Nijinsky, whose genius is inseparably linked to his demons. Music: Frédéric Chopin, Robert Schumann, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography, Set and Costumes: John Neumeier based partly on original sketches by Léon Bakst and Alexandre Benois 2 hours 30 minutes | 1 intermission Part 1: 65 minutes, Part 2: 60 minutes WORLD PREMIERE: The Hamburg Ballet, Hamburg, July 2, 2000 ORIGINAL CAST: Vaslav Nijinsky: Jirí Bubenícek Romola Nijinsky: Anna Polikarpova Bronislava Nijinska: Elizabeth Loscavio Stanislav Nijinsky: Yukichi Hattori Serge Diaghilev: Ivan Urban Eleonora Bereda: Joëlle Boulogne Thomas Nijinsky: Carsten Jung The Ballerina, Tamara Karsavina: Heather Jurgensen The new dancer, Leonid Massine: Guido Warsany Nijinsky - The Dancer: as Arlequin in "Carnaval": Alexandre Riabko as the spirit of the rose in "Le Spectre de la rose": Alexandre Riabko as the Golden Slave in "Sheherazade": Otto Bubenícek as the Young Man in "Jeux": Guido Warsany as the Faun in "L'Après-midi d'un faune": Otto Bubenícek as Petrushka in "Petrushka": Lloyd Riggins ON TOUR: 2001 Hanover 2002 Copenhagen, Baden-Baden 2003 Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, St. Petersburg 2004 New York, Orange County (CA), Reggio Emilia, Washington 2005 Tokyo 2009 Monte-Carlo 2011 Stuttgart 2012 Beijing, Shanghai, Brisbaine 2013 Chicago, San Francisco 2017 Baden-Baden 2018 Tokyo 2020 Macao 2025 Baden-Baden IN THE REPERTORY: Semperoper Ballett The Australian Ballet The National Ballet of Canada
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