Two works by Stephanie Lake and Akram Khan deal with aspects of individual freedom in movement.

Wings and Feathers

Semperoper Dresden

King Henry I, “the Fowler”, is in Brabant to hold the Assizes and assert the nobles’ duty to provide militias to assist in military campaigns. Since the death of the Duke of Brabant, however, the succession has been a source of conflict. His children, Gottfried and Elsa, are wards of Count Telramund, but Gottfried has vanished and Telramund suspects Elsa of having killed him. A duel between her accuser and Elsa’s champion is organised to decide the issue. At the last moment a knight appears in a boat drawn by a swan, ready to defend Elsa’s honour. He is also prepared to take her as his wife on condition that she never ask him his name or where he hails from. Elsa agrees and the knight defeats Telramund.

Lohengrin

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Two Bournonville Ballets—A Celebration of Drama, Romance, and Joy.

La Ventana (“The Window”) and The Kermesse in Bruges are two vastly different ballets by August Bournonville, yet together they demonstrate his remarkable ability to portray drama, romance, comedy, and poetry.

La Ventana and The Kermesse in Bruges

Royal Danish Opera

It tells the story of the Cretan king Idomeneo from Greek mythology, who, after returning from the Trojan War, has to choose between the life of his son Idamante and the welfare of his people. Salvation from the dilemma comes through the love between Idamante and the Trojan king's daughter Ilia, who lives on Crete as a prisoner of war.

Jesper Kongshaug

Events

Upcoming events

16 - 25 Jan, 2026

Idomeneo, rè di Creta · Wiener Staatsoper

Past events

8 - 23 Nov, 2025

Wings and Feathers · Semperoper Dresden

Sep 20 - Oct 4, 2025

Lohengrin · Deutsche Oper Berlin

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