John Cranko Prize for Friedemann Vogel

Friedemann is very honoured to receive the John Cranko Prize, on the occasion of his 25th anniversary celebrations at the Stuttgart Ballet. This prestigious prize is awarded to personalities in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the legendary choreographer's work. With this latest accolade, Friedemann joins the ranks of past and present artistic directors of the Stuttgart Ballet, such as Marcia Haydée, Reid Anderson, and Tamas Detrich, as well as the late principal dancer Heinz Clauss, whom Friedemann will portray in the upcoming "Cranko" biopic by Joachim Lang. 

Prize ceremony John Cranko Prize for Friedemann Vogel with Reid Anderson, Marcia Haydee, Fred Binder, Tamas Detrich,Vivien Arnold (c) Roman Novitzky Stuttgart Ballet

An evening with Friedemann Vogel in Stuttgart

Friedemann is very touched to have a special evening dedicated to honouring his 25th anniversary. He is looking forward to sharing some highlights and challenges of his career, speaking about memorable roles and performing globally, as well as showing film excerpts that shine the spotlight on key moments over the years. But most of all, he is delighted to celebrate this milestone by performing one of his all-time favourite works: Béjart’s masterpiece: “Boléro”.

The entire proceeds of the evening will be donated to the John Cranko School, to support the young dancers. 

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One night in Bangkok

Elisa Badenes and Friedemann Vogel in Onegin by Roman Novitzky

For one night only on 12th October, Friedemann will be dancing at the Thailand Cultural Centre, as part of the International Festival of Dance & Music. He is delighted to revisit Bangkok after so many years, and will be performing a pas de deux from John Cranko’s Onegin with Elisa Badenes and Lady of the Camellias by John Neumeier in this Stuttgart Ballet Gala. 

Back in the Opera House "RESPONSE I" with the Stuttgart Ballet

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Friedemann Vogel in Boléro Photo (c) Carlos Quezada

For the Stuttgart Ballet’s highly anticipated new mixed repertory evening RESPONSE I, Friedemann will be performing Béjart’s masterpiece Boléro. Friedemann is thrilled to be dancing for a live audience in the theatre again, after months of cancelled performances both at home in Stuttgart and abroad, and to return to the stage with one of his absolute favourite works makes it even more special.
In addition to the three performances in the opera house for a limited number of audience members on 25th and 26th July with respect to social distancing restrictions, the premiere on 25th July will be broadcast live to the Cannastatter Kulturwasen – a new drive-in movie theatre in Stuttgart – to enable thousands more to enjoy live dance performances again.  Details

Dior and the Dance with Friedemann Vogel

For over two weeks now, dancers of the Stuttgart Ballet have been allowed back in the dance studios to train in small numbers. Well aware of this being a rare privilege at a time when social distancing has made it very challenging for dancers to stay in shape or rehearse, Friedemann has been wondering how he can give back to the dance world, which has given him so much.

This beautiful “Dior & Dance” initiative has presented a wonderful opportunity, providing a virtual platform for ballet stars to teach voluntary classes, to encourage dancers to continue training even in confinement, while offering the wider public a glimpse of the daily life of a professional dancer. 

Together with French choreographer Sébastien Bertaud, Friedemann is pleased to share this simple class and improvisation exercise, in the hope that his small contribution will send a message of positivity to his fellow dancers that they too, will one day return to their dance studios, and subsequently to the stage, to share their beloved art form with their audiences again. 

Friedemann Vogel for GQ Italy 2020

"Dancer of the Year 2019 according to TANZ, the bible for contemporary dance, and one of the most important contemporary German dancers", Friedemann kicks off the new year with a fabulous feature in THE FASHION ISSUE of GQ Italia. Dressed by Dior for this exhilarating fashion shoot, Friedemann also gives an in-depth interview on the heightened intimacy between dancers, the ephemeral nature of the art form, the concept of masculinity in relation to dance. 

GQ Italy

Friedemann Vogel for GQ Magazine January 2020

Friedemann Vogel is Dancer of the Year 2019

Friedemann Vogel by Youn Sik Kim

Friedemann is delighted to be named "Dancer of the Year" by Tanz - the industry dance magazine - in recognition of his recent outstanding interpretations of Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling and Akram Khan's Kaash. This is the second time he has received this prestigious accolade; he was named "Dancer of the Year" for the first time by Tanz in 2010.

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Friedemann Vogel in Vogue China 2019

Friedemann Vogel for Vogue China 2019 Photo (c) Youn Sik Kim

"When words prove inadequate to express precise human emotions, we look to the arts." Ahead of his upcoming performances in China with the Stuttgart Ballet and the National Ballet of China, Friedemann reveals his greatest challenge, his favourite film director (Pedro Almodovar), and his dream to have a new full-length ballet created for him, in his interview with Vogue China for their November issue. VOGUE CHINA

Giselle with the National Ballet of China

Following Onegin with Stuttgart Ballet in November, Friedemann will be back in Beijing again on 1st December, on this occasion as guest artist of the National Ballet of China, to reprise the role of Albrecht in Giselle with Qimin Wang as the tragic heroine. It will be the first time Friedemann performs this beloved ballet classic with the National Ballet of China.

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Ballet Week with the Stuttgart Ballet

Friedemann Vogel (c) Youn Sik Kim

For the highly anticipated Ballet Week, Friedemann will be performing five productions from the Stuttgart Ballet’s 2018-2019 season, including Balanchine’s Symphony in C in Shades of White on 16th & 20th July, Akram Khan’s Kaash in Breath-taking on 24th July, John Neumeier’s The Lady of the Camellias on 25th July, Jiří Kylián’s One of a Kind on 27th July, and finally closing with Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling on 28th July. Friedemann is looking forward to revisiting these ballet masterpieces and contemporary classics in this annual celebration of dance.

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"Kaash" by Akram Khan with the Stuttgart Ballet

Friedemann Vogel (c) Koone

Kaash - meaning “if” in Hindi – was Akram Khan’s first full-length work, and Stuttgart Ballet’s premiere of Kaash will present several firsts for Friedemann. As always, Friedemann embraces the opportunity to acquire a different movement vocabulary, particularly the notable interplay between speed and stillness in the classical North Indian dance. As a ballet dancer, he is also excited to interpret this seminal piece by the eminent British choreographer, who broke new ground informing contemporary dance with kathak. Friedemann will perform Kaash for the opening night of the triple-bill Breath-Taking on 28th June, with more performances to follow.

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Premiere Mayerling in Stuttgart

Photo (c) Roman Novitzky Stuttgart Ballet

Crown Prince Rudolf in Mayerling is considered one of the most technically and emotionally demanding roles for male dancers; it is also a character that Friedemann aspired to perform for a long time. He is eagerly anticipating his debut in this challenging role of the tormented prince – heir to the Austro-Habsburg Empire in the late 19thCentury - at the Stuttgart Ballet premiere of the complex Kenneth MacMillan ballet on 18th May, with more performances to follow.

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Giselle with Polina Semionova and Ballett Zürich

Polina Semionova and Friedemann Vogel during rehearsal in Zurich Photo © Richard Egli

Albrecht was Friedemann’s first ever lead role, and will therefore always hold a special place in his heart. As such, Friedemann is excited to reprise this role in Patrice Bart’s version of Giselle, based on the original choreography by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, with the sublime Polina Semionova and Ballett Zürich on 30 May for one performance only.

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ART TOURIST

It was an honour for Friedemann to be featured on the cover of Art Tourist for their latest issue entitled “JOHN” after the iconic choreographer John Cranko who put Stuttgart Ballet on the world map, prompting the culture magazine to cast their spotlight on the Stuttgart-born kammertänzer. In his interview, Friedemann talks about his career, and how performing around the world means the absence of a routine, which has helped keep things fresh for him with every day presenting a new opportunity. ARTTOURIST.COM