Set Designer

Lighting Designer

Grace and Drama Set to Tchaikovsky’s Iconic Music.

Nothing surpasses the grandeur of Swan Lake. The poignant story of the impossible love between a melancholic prince and the most beautiful of birds continues to resonate deeply with audiences.

The swan, one of nature’s most captivating creatures, embodies grace and feminine beauty, yet also possesses a majestic presence as it glides across the water. The late 19th-century inspiration to have ballerinas, with their inherent elegance, portray swans in Swan Lake was a stroke of genius. The young, introspective Prince Siegfried falls in love with the delicate Swan Princess, Odette, but is also drawn to her double, Odile. One represents purity and poetry; the other, seduction and deceit.

Swan Lake

Royal Danish Opera

Inspired by the strong communal values ​​and functionalist aesthetics of the American Shaker community, Finnish choreographer Tero Saarinen choreographed "Borrowed Light" – one of his greatest international successes. "Borrowed Light" premiered in 2004 as a European co-production and toured major venues in Europe, North America, and Oceania from 2004 to 2014, reaching more than 50,000 people on its tour. Twenty years after its successful premiere and ten years after the end of the tour, the piece returns to the stage. With a powerful pull, eight dancers and the eight vocal voices of the Boston Camerata transport the audience into a minimalist world that, while drawing inspiration from the architecture and design of the Shaker religious community, is ultimately dedicated above all to the sense of community and conscious devotion. The fusion of harmonious Shaker hymns and ritualized movements reinforces the collective identity. But at what point do rigid values ​​push the individual to the limits of his or her devotion?

Tero Saarinen Company

Forum at the Castle Park

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Boston Ballet's enchanting production of "The Nutcracker," choreographed by Mikko Nissinen. Set to the timeless score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and featuring dazzling set and costume designs by Robert Perdziola, this beloved ballet brings to life a world of dreamy scenes, from the dancing bear and waltzing flowers to the shimmering snow scene.

Running from November 24 to December 31, 2023, at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston, USA, this production promises to lift your spirits and share the joy of dance. Enjoy the globally acclaimed company dancers of the Boston Ballet as they perform classical ballet at its finest, accompanied by the Boston Ballet Orchestra.

Don't miss the opportunity to revel in the excitement of this shared experience, a perfect holiday treat for loved ones. For tickets and important information about attending performances, please visit the Boston Ballet's official website.

The Nutcracker

Boston Ballet School

Harmony and peace are quintessential to Bournonville's ballets, but beneath the idyll of A Folk Tale, there lurks an undercurrent that simmers, bubbles and vibrates with life.

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A Folk Tale

Copenhagen Opera House

Full of passion, anger, and struggle, the alluring music and human storytelling of Carmen is timeless. Reimagined over centuries through theater, film, opera and dance, the story revolves around a powerful but tragic female heroine. Jorma Elo’s version, set to the iconic score by Rodion Shchedrin after Georges Bizet, is a whirlwind of dance as technically ravaging as it is emotionally.

Carmen

Citizens Bank Opera House

The Christmas spirit will float into Tivoli's Concert Hall when the heartwarming Christmas fairy tale The Nutcracker returns for Christmas 2026. The Christmas story of The Nutcracker is a true classic that exudes adventure and magic for young and old.

Set Designer, Lighting Designer

Mikki Kunttu

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 26 - Dec 20, 2026

The Nutcracker · Tivoli

Past events

Sep 19 - Oct 25, 2025

Swan Lake · Det Kongelige Teater

Jul 20, 2025

Tero Saarinen Company · Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele

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