Nationale Opera and Ballet [ENA] The Dutch National Ballet’s latest production of Don Quixote, choreographed by the acclaimed Alexei Ratmansky, has brought this beloved classic to life in a way that reinvigorates its charm, humor, and spectacular technical demands. With Ratmansky’s meticulous attention to detail and deep respect for Russian ballet tradition, the performance sparkled with a brilliant synthesis of passion, humor, and virtuosic skill.   [Full story...]

Schubert Theater [ENA] Der schlafende Wal, a gripping collaboration between Paulus Hochgatterer (text), Simon Meusburger (direction), and Manuela Linshalm (performance), offers a thought-provoking reflection on the legacy of Anton Bruckner without ever bringing the composer directly on stage. The production manages to explore the looming influence of this Austrian musical titan through an intimate, moving, and unsettling narrative.   [Full story...]