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Exciting season finale: Semperoper Dresden triumphs with Vice Versa”
The Semperoper Dresden presents the acclaimed season finale “Vice Versa” with premieres and creative choreographies.
Exciting season finale: Semperoper Dresden triumphs with Vice Versa”
A spectacular season finale was celebrated in the Semperoper Dresden on June 30, 2025. The double evening “Vice Versa” brought smiling faces and euphoric reviews. How Concerti reported, the evening consisted of two outstanding dances that captivated the audience.
The first part featured the piece “Noetic” by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. First performed in Gothenburg in 2014, this work impressed with its 19 dancers who created various shapes and figures using flexible polycarbonate rods. The background music comes from Szymon Brzóska. A room designed by Antony Gormley and the costumes by Les Hommes gave the whole thing a special flair.
A game of fantasy
The second part, the premiere “November” by Imre and Marne von Opstal, took the audience into a dreamy atmosphere. With a large veil acting as a magic cloak, the dancers in skin-colored costumes interacted, creating a game full of metaphors and questions. A clear storyline was missing, but the choreography was still gripping and was carried by a strong ensemble. The Saxon State Orchestra under the direction of Charlotte Politi accompanied the event with music by Arvo Pärt.
For anyone who missed this experience, there are already further performances of “Vice Versa” to discover on July 1st, 4th, 6th and 10th, 2025. One more reason to get involved!
Nijinsky's last appearance
Another significant evening at the Semperoper was the last public appearance of Vaslaw Nijinsky, which took place on January 19, 1919 at the Suvretta House in St. Moritz - an event that Semper Opera and Cultural calendar equally well documented. The performance was titled “Wedding with God” and visualized Nijinsky’s thoughts, memories and delusions.
The performance was divided into two parts. In the first part, the choreographer reviewed memories of his mentor Serge Diaghilev, his career with the Ballets Russes and formative moments in his personal history. Dancers took on the roles of icons such as Harlequin and the Spirit of the Rose. But his family, including his sister Bronislawa and his brother Stanislaw, also found their place in this moving retrospective.
The second part of the performance delved deeper into Nijinsky's inner struggles. His conflicts and the nightmarish visions of the First World War were felt, while memories of his wife Romola and the loss of his brother were discussed. The evening ended with Nijinsky’s Last Dance – a haunting expression of war and loss.
In summary, both “Vice Versa” and Nijinsky’s final performance offer immersive experiences and impressively showcase the richness of dance art. A reason to pay a visit to the Semperoper and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of dance!