Ballett Zürich honours Hans Christian Andersen
In Of Light, Wind and Waters, Kim Brandstrup mixes three of Andersen’s stories with a brief glimpse into the author’s working-class background
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Clara, a new ballet by Cathy Marston for Ballett Zürich
Based on the life of the legendary pianist Clara Schumann, Marston again takes up the theme of the female musician.
Brandon Lawrence in South Africa
As he guests in Cape Town, Maggie Foyer speaks to Brandon Lawrence as he weighs up the pros and cons of making career defining choices
Mthuthuzeli November: making ballet with humanity
Ahead of the premieres of his new works for Ballett Zürich and The Royal Ballet, Maggie Foyer looks at the work of the South African choreographer.
A dance of dreams: Zürich Ballett in Marcos Morau’s Nachtträume
A mesmerising piece from the dark realm of dreams inhabited by genderless creatures and a drag-queen in black sequins and a towering tiara
Cathy Marston opens her Ballett Zürich directorship with Walkways
In each ballet, the dancers literal cross from one side of the stage to the other, but their pathways also cross and open new beginnings.
Moving to pastures new: a conversation with Brandon Lawrence
“The worst thing is regret. And it’s an opportunity I can’t ignore. I don’t want to be wondering, ‘What if?’”
Staatstheater Nürnberg International Ballet Gala
A fine evening with plenty of variety; and one not dominated by nineteenth-century fireworks.
Returning to artistic directorship: a conversation with Cathy Marston
Marston says, she hopes to “develop and nurture a creative group of individuals, where each single dancer stands out on stage.”
Cathy Marston’s The Cellist with Ballett Zürich
A journey through heartbreaking emotions. As the Cellist, Guilia Tonelli embodied the indescribable pain of losing everything.
Ballett Zürich: On the Move
On the Move is not only the title of Ballett Zürich’s latest triple bill… but also a description of the momentary state of affairs at the company.