"The Story of the Bamboo Cutter, or of Princess Kaguya" is Japan's oldest romantic fairytale-like narrative, dating back to 900. While at work, a childless bamboo cutter discovers a stray child, which he and his wife raise as their own. The radiantly beautiful child has been sent to Earth as a gift from the moon, and though her beauty attracts powerful men as suitors, Kaguya is the princess of the moon and must return there.

The Moon Princess

Oper Leipzig

With stirring music and arguably the greatest love story in the literary canon, »Romeo and Juliet« is one of the most popular ballets of all time. The tale of young, impetuous love and deep-seated, age-old hatred has been adapted countless times for stage, film and television.

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Romeo und Julia

Musikalische Komödie

Venturing into new territory, shaping their own movements, developing individual styles – New Waves provides the members of the Leipzig Ballet with a platform for their first choreographic works. Under the direction of Rémy Fichet, the Leipzig Ballet stands for a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and creative development. This format creates a platform for young choreographers who want to explore and further develop their own movement language.

Ester Ferrini

Events

Upcoming events

2 - 6 Jul, 2026

New Waves · Oper Leipzig

Past events

Sep 19 - Nov 8, 2025

The Moon Princess · Oper Leipzig

21 - 28 Dec, 2024

Romeo und Julia · Oper Leipzig

Future and recently performed repertoire

Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet Suite by Prokofiev

Oper Leipzig

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