
Neumeier: Nijinsky / Hamburg State Opera Orchestra
âNijinskyâ is the title of this âchoreographic approachâ to a dance phenomenon that has been part of Neumeierâs life ever since the beginning of his career. During his approximately ten years as a dancer, Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950) set a new standard both technically and expressively, while in his choreographic work he pointed the way towards modern dance. All three aspects - the dancer, the choreographer and the person Nijinsky - form the starting point for John Neumeierâs latest creation. Neumeier, who as early as 1979 presented a short ballet, âVaslavâ, is regarded as one of the leading Nijinsky experts worldwide. Nevertheless, it was not without reluctance that he took up the task of honoring through dance a dance legend: âIn creating a work about a historical person, what aspect should we concentrate on? Who was he truly: The man? The artist? Which witness, what information can we trust, which theories should one follow? What point of view can we take towards the complex puzzle Nijinsky? An instinctive choice must be made...â Also included is an interesting interview with John Neumeier about Nijinksy.
âNijinskyâ is the title of this âchoreographic approachâ to a dance phenomenon that has been part of Neumeierâs life ever since the beginning of his career. During his approximately ten years as a dancer, Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950) set a new standard both technically and expressively, while in his choreographic work he pointed the way towards modern dance. All three aspects - the dancer, the choreographer and the person Nijinsky - form the starting point for John Neumeierâs latest creation. Neumeier, who as early as 1979 presented a short ballet, âVaslavâ, is regarded as one of the leading Nijinsky experts worldwide. Nevertheless, it was not without reluctance that he took up the task of honoring through dance a dance legend: âIn creating a work about a historical person, what aspect should we concentrate on? Who was he truly: The man? The artist? Which witness, what information can we trust, which theories should one follow? What point of view can we take towards the complex puzzle Nijinsky? An instinctive choice must be made...â Also included is an interesting interview with John Neumeier about Nijinksy.
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âNijinskyâ is the title of this âchoreographic approachâ to a dance phenomenon that has been part of Neumeierâs life ever since the beginning of his career. During his approximately ten years as a dancer, Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950) set a new standard both technically and expressively, while in his choreographic work he pointed the way towards modern dance. All three aspects - the dancer, the choreographer and the person Nijinsky - form the starting point for John Neumeierâs latest creation. Neumeier, who as early as 1979 presented a short ballet, âVaslavâ, is regarded as one of the leading Nijinsky experts worldwide. Nevertheless, it was not without reluctance that he took up the task of honoring through dance a dance legend: âIn creating a work about a historical person, what aspect should we concentrate on? Who was he truly: The man? The artist? Which witness, what information can we trust, which theories should one follow? What point of view can we take towards the complex puzzle Nijinsky? An instinctive choice must be made...â Also included is an interesting interview with John Neumeier about Nijinksy.



















