Making-of »A Swan Lake« with Johan Inger

Following his successful literature adaptations of »Carmen« and »Peer Gynt«, Johan Inger is now dedicating himself to a real ballet classic: »A Swan Lake«. For Semperoper Ballett, the Swedish choreographer has created a new interpretation, based on the tale »The Stealing of the Veil« (1784) from Johann Karl August Musäus‘s fairy-tale collection. Inger addresses profound questions about violence, manipulation and their influence on interpersonal relationships. The production also takes up important themes such as personal freedom, respect and acceptance in romantic relationships.
Video: © Semperoper Dresden / Nicholas MacKay
»A Swan Lake«
Johan Inger
Premiere: 9 December 2023

[@braga144]

just saw this Swan Lake on Arte Concert without hearing anything about it before. Well it's perfectly understandable, it arrives direct to your heart and to your brain. Dance is so theatrical and musical that involves you totally in the story and in the music: Great Johann Inger and great dancers. Thank you all, it's a wonderful and deep Xmas gift.

[@in2ishnnn]

i'm highly interested. adore alternative readings of classical stories in a modern twist

[@user-cc8mv9us8k]

Grauenvoll. Aneignung des Baletts Schwannensee, obwohl es eine andere Story ist. Irreführung und Täuschung des Publikums

[@susannklinger1192]

Ich bin mit meiner Tochter nach dem 1. Akt gegangen. Die abstrakten Bewegungen passen nicht zu der Musik. Mir fehlt das liebevolle und geheimnisvolle. Hat mir leider nicht gefallen. Manche Effekte waren sehr schön, aber nicht bei diesem Klassiker.