Friedemann Vogel in Manon by Kenneth MacMillan
Friedemann is thrilled to revisit one of his favourite roles as Chevalier Des Grieux in Manon as a guest of the Royal Swedish Ballet. He will give three performances of this masterpiece by Kenneth MacMillan in Stockholm.
The Prix de Lausanne has announced their jury panel for 2022. A former prize winner himself, Friedemann is deeply honoured to be on the panel with so many distinguished colleagues, and looks forward to meeting the participants of this prestigious competition.
While the theatres remain shut, Friedemann continues to explore new ways of bringing dance to the public. Last year, he collaborated with Oliver Kröning on "Physical Conversation" - a visual dialogue between a dancer and a photographer, both storytellers using their respective art forms. The limited edition art box comprising photos of Friedemann captured at unlikely locations during the lockdown to raise funds for the Olgäle Stiftung – Foundation for Sick Children.
“Physical Conversation” returns next week, this time as a photo exhibition in the museum garden of the StadtPalais – Museum for Stuttgart, where visitors will have the chance to enjoy dance through the images, each one a fragment of a story open to interpretation.
Curated by the Galerie Kernweine, the exhibition will take place from 9th May until 30th June, with a digital opening live streamed via Facebook and Instagram on 8th May at 19h00.
Friedemann Vogel by Oliver Kröning
Friedemann feels very honoured to be selected by the International Theatre Institute to give the official International Dance Day message this year. As a dancer, he is more used to communicating through movement, but hopes that his message can help in some way to boost the much-needed sense of solidarity in the dance community at this very challenging time, and shine a light on the importance of dance in the world, now more than ever.
Friedemann Vogel’s Message for International Dance Day on April 29th, 2021
Everything starts with movement – an instinct we all have – and dance is movement refined to communicate. Much as flawless technique is important and impressive, it is ultimately what the dancer expresses inside the movement that is the essence.
As dancers, we are constantly on the move, aspiring to create these unforgettable moments. Regardless of the dance genre, it’s what every dancer strives to achieve. So, when all of a sudden, we aren’t allowed to perform anymore, with theatres closed and festivals cancelled, our worlds come to a standstill. No physical contact. No shows. No audiences. Never in recent history has the dance community been so collectively challenged to stay motivated, to find our raison d’être.
Yet, it is precisely when something precious has been taken away from us that we truly appreciate how vital it is what we do, and how much dance means to society at large. Dancers are often celebrated for their physical prowess, when in fact we are sustained even more by our mental strength. I believe it is this unique combination of physical and psychological agility that will help us overcome, to reinvent ourselves to keep dancing, and to keep inspiring.
"Friedemann Vogel is one of the best ballet dancers in the world. We requested him for a fashion shoot - in the interview, he talks about physicality, training and fashion."
In addition to the opportunity to share his thoughts, from the frustration of practising alone during the pandemic, to his increasing appreciation for craftsmanship when it comes to fashion, it was above all, a treat for Friedemann to partake in this shoot for GQ Germany, which served as a timely outlet for expression while theatres continue to be out of bounds
Alina Cojocaru and Friedemann Vogel
The “Alina Cojocaru Dream Project 2020” will bring Friedemann back to one of his favourite cities: Tokyo, where he will share the stage with other ballet stars from 5th to 9th February. Programme details will be announced closer to the time. Dates & tickets
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
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.
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.
Friedemann has always been fascinated by the power of photography to capture the poetry of movement in stillness. Preparing for fashion shoots is not too dissimilar to preparing for a performance; it’s ultimately about channeling emotions through movement, except with a stronger focus on the clothes. Friedemann thoroughly enjoyed this innovative collaboration with the Encens Magazine, for which he wore a range of labels, including Hed Mayner, Ralph Lauren, Kenzo, Emporio Armani, Uma Wang, Comme des Garcons and Issey Miyake.
Styled by Encens editor: Samuel Drira
Photos by Francesco Brigada
Video by Etienne Larragueta
Makeup by Samuel Ruffin-Hendrix
Hair by Nicolas Philippon
Alicia Amatriain and Friedemann Vogel in The Lady of the Camellias (c) Hidemi Seto
For Stuttgart Ballet’s imminent revival of The Lady of the Camellias to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this ballet masterpiece that was created for the company, Friedemann is relishing his reprisal of the role of Armand Duval, as well as the precious opportunity to work with esteemed choreographer John Neumeier again. Friedemann will be performing on 16th January for the opening night, with subsequent dates to be announced.
Alicia Amatriain and Friedemann Vogel (c) Stuttgarter Ballett
Friedemann's first performance of 2018 will be in the Stuttgart Ballet Encounters double-bill: Jerome Robbin's multi-layered masterpiece Dances at a Gathering – a nuanced distillation of the spectrum of human interaction - and John Cranko’s ode to friendship Initials R.B.M.E. (dedicated to former Stuttgart Ballet principal dancers Richard Cragun, Birgit Keil, Marcia Haydee, and Egon Madsen). Friedemann will perform in both revivals for the opening night on 13 January. More performances to follow. Details & tickets
Friedemann is delighted to take part in the 11th International Ballet Star Gala in Taipei on 19th & 20th August. This will be his fifth performance in Taiwan, and he will be dancing three John Cranko duets with fellow Stuttgart Ballet star Elisa Bandenes from Legende and Romeo & Juliet and Onegin Mirror pas de deux with Evgenia Obraztsova from Bolshoi Theatre.
It was an absolute delight for Friedemann Vogel to spend an afternoon with the esteemed Oscar-winning director Volker Schlöndorff, for the "Conversation" series in the June issue of Vogue Germany. Photographs by Ann Ray
Friedemann Vogel (c) Photographer Baki
This exceptional event with creations from Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui brings together different artists at the Foundation Louis Vuitton in Paris. Friedemann Vogel performs in excerpt from Firebird with Marie-Agnès Gilot choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Performance dates 29,30 October 2016.
Friedemann Vogel (c) Hidemi Seto
The “Prix MAYA” will be handed out this year to Friedemann Vogel. This prestigious prize, selected by a jury made up of some of the world’s best-known dance critics and specialists will be presented in a Gala performance at the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals, Cannes on 31July 2016. The “Prix MAYA” for outstanding female dancers are being awarded to Diana Vishneva (star of the Mariinsky Ballet, and the American Ballet Theatre) and Aurélie Dupont (Ètoile of the Paris Opéra Ballet and the new director of the company).
Friedemann Vogel in Swan Lake at Caracalla © Yasuko Kageyama
On an open air stage, inside the archaeological complex of the Baths of Caracalla the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma will perform a Nureyev evening. A tribute to the great dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev. The evening opens with the third act of Raymonda, the Black Swan pas de trois and the Polonaise from Swan Lake and closes with La Bayadere. It is Friedemann Vogel's first Nureyev Production in which he will dance Jean de Brienne (Raymonda) and Prince Siegfried (Swan Lake). Friedemann will dance in all performances with four different partners from Teatro dell'Opera di Roma. "Serata Nureyev" opens on June 22. More performances on 24,26 June.
Raymonda © Yasuko Kageyama
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Friedemann Vogel as Onegin Photo (c) Roman Novitzky
During the Stuttgart Ballet Tour Friedemann will perform on 21. November the title role in John Cranko's Masterpiece ''Onegin'' for the first time in Japan. The tour starts in Tokyo on 13. November with Romeo and Juliet followed by a Gala performance on 18. November at Bunka Kaikan Theatre.
Further performances and venues click here
Friedemann Vogel in Giselle (c) Jack Devant
Friedemann will dance Count Albrecht in Giselle, ou Les Wilis on 04.October 2015 on the Mikhailovsky Theatre’s stage.
