Peter Tchaikovsky: A Swan Lake - Semperoper Dresden (2023)
A Swan Lake is a contemporary adaptation of the classic Swan Lake choreographed by Johan Inger. Based upon "The Stealing of the Veil" from Johann Karl August Musäusʼ considered to be the origin of Ivanov and Petipa's Swan Lake, this rendition offers a nuanced exploration of the perennial narrative, delving into themes of love, betrayal, freedom and transformation, adding layers of complexity to the narrative through its modern lens.
Director: Tilo Krause
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Zarina Stahnke as ZOE, Königin |
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Christian Bauch as ZENO, König |
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Jón Vallejo as BENNO, Gast und Einsiedler |
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Skyler Maxey-Wert as KALLISTO, Prinz |
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Ayaha Tsunaki as ODETTE, Schwanenjungfrau |
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Leander Wilde as GOTTHEIT/SOHN |
| Crew | Johan Inger | Choreographer |
| Directing | Johan Inger | Stage Director |
| Directing | Tilo Krause | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Salvador Mateu Andujar | Costume Design |
| Lighting | Tom Visser | Lighting Design |
| Sound | Thomas Herzog | Conductor |