The Greek National Opera Ballet presents a new production of the ballet Carmen, choreographed by the great Swedish choreographer Johan Inger and first presented by the Compañía Nacional de Danza, Madrid in 2015.
Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Johan Inger, who has carved himself a long and exceptionally successful career, both at Nederlands Dans Theater and at other major European dance companies, created the ballet Carmen for the Compañía Nacional de Danza, where it proved highly popular.
The Stavros Niarchos Hall at the Greek National Opera. Photograph: courtesy of GNO
Inger took on the challenge and the opportunity of creating a new choreography for Bizet’s heroine, a symbol of love and freedom and offer up a new take on this famous story. To this end, he decided to focus on the issue of violence, approaching it through the eyes of a child. From this viewpoint, Inger invites audiences to watch the action through a filter of innocence.
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