Shakespeare’s immortal story about the young lovers of two rival families and their tragic fate has inspired artists through the ages. John Cranko’s choreography to Sergei Prokofyev’s powerful music is one of the most famous ballet versions of Romeo and Juliet.
Swan Lake is the world’s most famous ballet, which combined Tchaikovsky’s magnificent music with a visual world of iconic beauty. It also has a long history at the Finnish National Ballet, where it was performed as its first production a hundred years ago.
Young dancers’ evening at the Finnish National Ballet presents a spectacular mix of the old and the new. The dancers of Finnish National Ballet will rehearse it under the guidance of Dinna Bjørn, one of the world’s foremost authorities on August Bournonville’s choreographies.
The Stravinsky evening at the Finnish National Ballet offers a fresh take on Stravinsky’s original works, combining his music with innovative choreography and stunning visuals. Read more!
Take a look behind the scenes during the rehearsals of Val Caniparoli’s Jekyll & Hyde. Watch the video on Stage24!
Tamara Rojo has created a new version of the iconic ballet, Raymonda. Watch the interview on Stage24!
Choreographer David McAllister talks about creating a Swan Lake for the Finnish National Ballet. Watch the video on Stage24!
The Triple Bill takes you on a trip around the world. It’s an evening of captivating contemporary dance choreographies by three of today’s most talked about choreographers from three continents.
The fateful love story of the world’s most popular opera with Bizet’s tantalising tunes takes to the ballet stage. Liam Scarlett’s choreography is set in a cigarette factory in 1930s Spain, just before the start of the civil war. It’s a world in which everyone must fend for themselves in order to stay alive.
Tamara Rojo has created a new version of the iconic ballet, Raymonda. Watch the video on Stage24!
