Opera & Ballet
A Ballet and Opera Production with music by Arash Safaian, J. S. Bach and G. F. Handel
Theme
Sanssouci is a ballet and opera production by the Nationaltheater Mannheim, choreographed by Stephan Thoss, bringing together Arash Safaian’s ÜberBach, music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Handel’s Dixit Dominus. The production takes its inspiration from Bach’s historic encounter with Frederick II at Sanssouci Palace.
Instrumentation
Choreography and Costumes: Stephan Thoss Musical Direction: Matthew Toogood Stage Design: Martin Kukulies Music: Arash Safaian · Johann Sebastian Bach · George Frideric Handel Lighting: Florian Arnholdt · Stephan Thoss Dramaturgy: Ina Brütting · Julia Warnemünde Chorus: Dani Juris
Commissioned by
Nationaltheater Mannheim — Opera and Dance
Awards
Best Production - Critics’ Poll 2018/19, Dance for You Magazine (selected by Alexandra Karabelas)
Selected Performances
- 14.03.19, 19:30, Nationaltheater Mannheim, Opernhaus