Magdeburg's cultural scene: Ballet enthusiastic about Vincent van Gogh!

Magdeburg's cultural scene: Ballet enthusiastic about Vincent van Gogh!

In January 2024, the spectators in Magdeburg and Dessau expect fascinating theater productions that impressively show both dance and music. At the Magdeburg Opera House, the ballet "Vincent" is listed under the direction of Jörg Mannes, which addresses the extraordinary life story of the painter Vincent van Gogh and his artistic influences. With an exciting choreography, the ensemble, the emotions and the sound colors of Van Gogh's work through moving images can be visualized. The audience is taken on a 120-minute trip, who experiences their last performances in the current season on January 5 and 17, as mdr Kultur

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At the same time, the Magdeburg puppet theater opens a touching piece with "Girls in Need" that questions the roles of women in a complex society. The author Anne Lepper shows the inner tornness of her protagonist, played by Luisa Grüning, and explores topics such as expectation and identity through an urgent narrative. The performance will take place in the puppet theater on January 18 and 19, which makes the visit an unforgettable experience, according to the theater critic Wolfgang Schilling.

Another highlight in Magdeburg is the performance of the opera "Turandot" by Giacomo Puccini, which will be performed on January 12th. This staging, which was moved to the Stone Age, is accompanied by the Magdeburg Philharmonic led by Anna Skryleva. Critics Roland Dippel emphasizes that the combination of overwhelming music and visual effects captivates the audience, which increases the magical atmosphere of the evening, as on The website of the city of Magdeburg can be read.

The ballet "The Nutcracker", which will be seen on December 29, also provides a festive experience. This performance combines classic dance art with a native fairytale flair and brings the audience in a Christmas mood. Here the original action is covered and enriched with modern elements, which underlines the artistic relevance.