Lady of the Camellias By Hamburg Ballet John Neumeier (Germany) 21 to 23 February 2020 Esplanade Theatre The Hamburg Ballet presents the Singapore premiere of Lady of the Camellias, one of choreographer John Neumeier’s most beloved works. This debut presentation in Singapore will be directed by Neumeier himself, as Artistic Director and Chief Choreographer of the Hamburg Ballet. SYNOPSIS Based on Alexandre Dumas fils’ landmark novel La Dame aux Camélias, Lady of the Camellias is an unconventional story ballet that tells the tragic tale of Marguerite, a beautiful courtesan secretly suffering from tuberculosis, whose life of debauchery takes a turn when she falls in love with Armand Duval, a young man from a well-to-do family. Confronted by Armand’s father, she decides to leave her one true love, and soon after dies of her illness. Set to the romantic music of Frederic Chopin and with lush costumes by Jürgen Rose, Lady of the Camellias features some of the most beautiful pas de deux in 20th-century ballet. Since its premiere in 1978, Lady of the Camellias has entered the repertory of ballet companies such as Stuttgart Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, and the American Ballet Theatre. Neumeier is a recipient of some of the most prestigious international awards including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany as well as the French Order of Arts and Letters and the Legion of Honour. With the Hamburg Ballet last performing in Singapore in 2003, this is a rare chance to enjoy this well-loved John Neumeier ballet work performed by the Hamburg Ballet, which has been under the helm of Neumeier since 1973. Presented by Esplanade *Credits for featured photos and videos belong to their rightful owners. Photos: Kiran West