A Midsummer Night's
Dream
Felix Mendelssohn, György Ligeti / John Neumeier
Ballet in two acts by John Neumeier based on the play by William Shakespeare
World premiere: 10 July 1977, Hamburger Ballett
Polish premiere: 15 March 2013
One of the most beautiful lyrical comedies in contemporary ballet repertoire. The complicated adventures of Shakespeare’s characters in the real and dream worlds are told brilliantly in the language of dance.The ballet is a perfect expression of the spirit of the play, it beguiles with its meticulous narrative, the choreographer’s creativity and ... brilliant interpretations by the Polish National Ballet’s soloists.
The three worlds in which the Shakespearian characters move are reflected here both on the stage and in the music. Passions are interspersed with fun, twists and turns of love with coarse street-theatre wit, and all of this is presented with empathy, charm and humour.
This poetic tale of romantic confusion in real life and in the fantasy elf world is possibly the most beautiful show designed by American choreographer John Neumeier. A magical production indeed.
Cast
Credits
Polish National Ballet
Orchestra of the Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera
Synopsis
Sponsors
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Partnerzy Teatru Wielkiego - Opery Narodowej
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Partner Polskiego Baletu Narodowego
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Partner technologiczny Teatru Wielkiego - Opery Narodowej
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Patroni medialni Teatru Wielkiego - Opery Narodowej
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Partners of Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera
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Partner of the Polish National Ballet
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Technological partner of Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera
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Media patrons of Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera