The Little Mermaid

Ноймайер: Русалочка

After making its triumphant U.S. Premiere and playing to sold-out houses this past season, John Neumeier’s superlative work of dancetheater returns in 2011. Featuring an evocative score by Lera Auerbach, this heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and unrequited love comes to life against dazzling scenic, costume and lighting designs.

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Actors

The Little Mermaid

The Poet

The Prince

The Princess

The Sea Witch

Crew

Choreographer & director

John Neumeier

Conductor

Martin West

Set, costume and lighting designer

John Neumeier

About

In The Little Mermaid, Hamburg Ballet Director and Chief Choreographer John Neumeier blends dance, dramatic storytelling and spectacle into a stunning interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fable. The talented, award-winning Russian composer, Lera Auerbach, presents a dramatic score that evokes both atmosphere and emotional tone. With choreography, sets and costumes all by Neumeier, this ballet – as much theater as it is dance – reveals the depths of the choreographer’s imagination. Neumeier elevates a fantasy into a sophisticated portrayal of psychological transformation and the resilience of the spirit, human or otherwise. “Neumeier‘s place in the ballet world is as singular as his interpretation of the tale.“ (San Francisco Chronicle)