Costume Designer

Thomas Mann’s (1875–1955) famous short story about the author Aschenbach and his fascination with the young Tadzio, set in Venice plagued by cholera, garnered much attention as it was published in 1912. John Neumeier’s work portrays the author as a choreographer dedicated to his art. In Venice, he unravels both a hidden side of himself as well as pure love within. The ballet, which had its world premiere in Hamburg Ballet in 2003, features music by Bach and Wagner, played both live on piano on stage and from recordings.

Death in Venice

Finnish National Opera and Ballet

The city itself is mythical: Venice, with its undulating shores, where the aging writer Gustav von Aschenbach abandons his previous life’s concept. In John Neumeier’s adaptation of the famous Thomas Mann novella, Aschenbach becomes a master choreographer who finds himself in the midst of a deep creative crisis.

Costume Designer

Peter Schmidt

Events

Upcoming events

14 - 24 Jan, 2026

Death in Venice · Staatsoper Hamburg

Jun 28, 2026

Schubert's Countryside Desire · Bremer Philharmoniker

Past events

1 - 23 Nov, 2024

Death in Venice · Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Future and recently performed repertoire

Horn in Octet by Schubert

Bremer Philharmoniker

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