Tatiana - A Ballet by John Neumeier (Hamburg Ballet)

UPC 814337013745

Overview

Tatiana, choreographed by John Neumeier and performed by the Hamburg Ballet, is a full-length ballet adaptation inspired by Alexander Pushkin’s literary masterpiece Eugene Onegin. Neumeier’s Tatiana goes beyond the original narrative, delving into the inner world of Tatiana Larina, a young woman caught between her first love and her emotional evolution. Set to music by Lera Auerbach, this ballet is a three-hour exploration of Tatiana’s complex emotional journey, reflecting dream, memory, and premonition in a unique choreographic language. The production, recorded live at the Hamburg State Opera, features principal dancers Hélène Bouchet as Tatiana and Edvin Revazov as Onegin, alongside a talented cast that brings Neumeier’s vision to life.

Product Features

• Title: Tatiana – A Ballet by John Neumeier (Hamburg Ballet)
• Choreographer: John Neumeier
• Music: Lera Auerbach
• Performers:Conductor: Simon Hewett
  • Tatiana Larina: Hélène Bouchet
  • Eugene Onegin: Edvin Revazov
  • Olga Larina: Leslie Heylmann
  • Vladimir Lensky: Alexandr Trusch
  • Prince N.: Carsten Jung
  • Orchestra: Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg
• Choreography, Staging, Sets, Costumes, Lighting: John Neumeier
• Run Time: 169 minutes (Ballet: 135 minutes, Bonus: 34 minutes)
• Picture Format: 16:9 NTSC
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Surround
• Languages (Bonus): English, German, French, Japanese
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Publisher: C Major Entertainment GmbH, Berlin

Interesting Facts

• John Neumeier’s Focus on Tatiana: Unlike traditional adaptations of Eugene Onegin, which focus on the titular character, Neumeier’s ballet shifts the spotlight to Tatiana, exploring her inner turmoil, growth, and emotional resilience. He transforms the narrative into a poetic dance, capturing her transformation from a naive girl to a mature woman.
• Music by Lera Auerbach: A contemporary composer, Auerbach’s score beautifully complements the emotional depth of the ballet, creating a haunting and poignant atmosphere that mirrors Tatiana’s inner world.
• High Critical Acclaim: The ballet has been lauded as "three hours of danced poetry" by critics, praising its emotional intensity and the exceptional performances by Bouchet and Revazov. It was described as "the best new full-length ballet in years" by Dance Europe.
• Bonus Feature: The DVD includes the bonus film Tatiana: Back to Pushkin, a 34-minute documentary by Reiner E. Moritz that provides insights into the creative process behind the ballet, interviews with Neumeier, and the historical context of Pushkin's work.

Publishers

• Publisher: C Major Entertainment GmbH
• Co-production: Hamburg State Opera/Hamburg Ballet, Telmondis, NHK, Mezzo, and France Télévisions
• Music by: Lera Auerbach, Musikverlag Hans Sikorski GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg

Hashtags

#TatianaBallet #JohnNeumeier #HamburgBallet #EugeneOnegin #PushkinBallet #LeraAuerbach #BalletDVD #DancePerformance #CulturalBallet #BalletArt #ClassicalBallet #TatianaJourney