- Unique Dance Presentations at Munich's Ballet Festival: Exclusive Showcase
Munich's Ballet Festival Week Brings Unmissable Performances to the Stage
Get ready to dance the week away with Munich's Ballet Festival Week! From April 10 to 16, 2025, the Bavarian State Ballet takes center stage, delivering an extraordinary Triple Bill performance series. At the core of this electrifying line-up is "The Rite of Spring," a renowned work by Pina Bausch - a dance legend in German history. The other parts of this breathtaking bill include "Bella Figura" by Jiří Kylián and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's "Faun."
Experience the magic of live music conducted by Andrew Litton, the musical director of the New York City Ballet, making his debut with the Bavarian State Ballet in performances of Igor Stravinsky and Claude Debussy's timeless compositions.
Don't miss out on the six performances taking place at the Munich National Theatre. On April 13, the celebration gets bigger with a guest performance of "Lost Letters" by the Lucia Lacarra Ballet. Created by the former principal dancer of the Bavarian State Ballet and her dance partner, Matthew Golding, this performance is not to be missed!
Expect an engaging program during the festival week, with opportunities to attend rehearsals and enjoy films.
- Pina Bausch's "The Rite of Spring" may not be explicitly mentioned as part of the upcoming Ballet Festival Week for 2025, but it lives on in the annals of German dance history. Contributions from Jiří Kylián, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and the Pina Bausch Foundation's "Das Frühlingsopfer" make up this year's festival offerings. If you're hoping for the original "The Rite of Spring," keep your eyes peeled for upcoming seasons or check with Munich's ballet organizations for more information.
The following are to be considered: the Pina Bausch Foundation's "Das Frühlingsopfer," Jiří Kylián's "Bella Figura," and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's "Faun" as part of the Munich Ballet Festival Week Trilogy in 2025, supplemented by contributions from the Pina Bausch Foundation. It's worth noting that Pina Bausch's "The Rite of Spring" may not be part of this year's festival offerings, but it remains a significant work in German dance history.
