A Swan Lake

After his acclaimed literary adaptations of Carmen and Peer Gynt, Johan Inger turns his attention to a theme that is a ballet classic of the interpretative canon and another facet of the choreographer: Swan Lake. For the Semperoper Ballet, the Swedish choreographer undertakes another reinterpretation that addresses profound questions: What influence do violence and manipulation have on interpersonal relationships? What role do personal freedom, respect and acceptance play in a love relationship?

»Der geraubte Schleier« (The Stolen Veil) from Johann Karl August Musäusʼs collection of »German Folk Stories« (1784) is believed to be one of the inspirations behind the popular narrative ballet. This fairy tale, partly set in the Ore Mountains near the »Swan City« of Zwickau, provides an exciting alternative to the traditional interpretation of »Swan Lake«. Based on this story and accompanied by a new arrangement of Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky’s music, Johan Inger has devised a choreographic reinterpretation of Musäusʼs fantastic tale revolving around the motif of the swan-maiden.

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