Hamburg Ballet Days 2023
We will check for seats that still can be taken
We will check for seats that still can be taken
We will check for seats that still can be taken
We will check for seats that still can be taken
We will check for seats that still can be taken
We will check for seats that still can be taken
Hamburg Ballet Days 2023
4 weeks, 3 guest companies, 2 venues and 1 farewell. The 48th Hamburg Ballet Days mark the very special conclusion of John Neumeier's 50th anniversary season at the Hamburg Ballet. In June 2023, the Hamburg Ballet will present numerous guest performances as well as ballet productions by John Neumeier, including classics such as "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet 21". For its 48th anniversary, the Hamburg Ballet Days promise first-class entertainment. John Neumeier is bidding farewell in summer 2023 season after 50 years at the helm. Thanks to Neumeier, Hamburg Ballet is now one of the world-class ensembles.
For the last time, the Ballet Days will give the opportunity to experience a curated combination of important key works of the John Neumeier era in Hamburg. In addition to the world-renowned guest companies that have a special connection to John Neumeier's work, the Ballet School and the Federal Youth Ballet will also showcase their skills at the Hamburg State Opera. In addition, the "St. Matthew Passion" will return to the place of its premiere, the St. Michael's Church in Hamburg.
The four-week festivities reach their festive climax and conclusion in John Neumeier's final, star-studded Nijinsky Gala, which promises a glittering end to the season and his farewell to Hamburg Ballet.
About the Hamburg Ballet Days
The Hamburg Ballet Days (Hamburger Ballett-Tage) festival is the final chord of the Hamburg ballet season of John Neumeier and traditionally takes place on the main stage of the Hamburg state Opera in the second half of June.
The festival program includes both classical ballet performances and performances in the style of modern dance. These are mainly the works of John Neumeier, Director of the Hamburg ballet. The name of John Neumeier, who headed the ballet company in 1973, is associated with the beginning of the revival of the Hamburg ballet, one of the most famous ballet companies today. For his contribution to culture and art, John Neumeier was awarded the title of knight of The order of the Federal Republic of Germany, won many prestigious prizes and awards in Germany, Sweden, Denmark and other countries.
The Hamburg Ballet John Neumeier has achieved a phenomenal reputation as one of the world’s most outstanding dance companies. International tours have made it not only a highlight of the international ballet scene but also one of Germany’s most important cultural ambassadors. The heart of the company is its artistic director and chief choreographer, John Neumeier, who has directed the company since 1973 and who is a master at combining the classical ballet tradition with contemporary forms, while developing a unique personal choreographic language.
John Neumeier’s lecture demonstrations are a special feature of the Hamburg Ballet’s tradition. During these matinees, which have taken place on the stage of the Hamburg State Opera several times each season since 1973, John Neumeier, with his company, explains specific aspects of ballet history – the themes of the current repertoire or the technical and historical background of traditional ballets. Since 1975 the dance festival Hamburg Ballet Days has provided the high point and finale of every season. The festival traditionally opens with the premiere of a new work and ends with the Nijinsky Gala featuring international guest stars as well as the entire Hamburg Ballet ensemble.
Although the company performs at the Hamburg State Opera, its creative home, rehearsal venue and educational centre is a separate building, the Hamburg Ballet Centre, which opened in 1989. Founded in 1978, the Ballet School, with its integrated boarding facilities, pre-ballet department, eight professional classes and a final two-year ‘Theatre Class’ programme, trains the next generation of dancers. The Ballet Centre is also the home of the National Youth Ballet, which John Neumeier founded in 2011.
