Friedemann is thrilled to receive an award from the Danza & Danza Magazine in recognition of his choreography and performance of his first full-length co-creation with Thomas Lempertz "Die Seele am Faden/Soul Threads" at the 2024 Spoleto Festival.
"The sense of freedom I feel when everything I dance depends on me is inexplicable".
Read more in the cover story on Friedemann in the latest issue of Danza & Danza.
"Die Seele am Faden/Soul Threads leaves an indelible mark for its completeness of reflection, quality of performance, choreography, music, light design and direction". Danza&Danza Magazine
Following the successful Italian premiere of "Die Seele am Faden/Soul Threads" at the very atmospheric San Simone in the Spoleto Festival, Friedemann is delighted to bring his co-creation with Thomas Lempertz to yet another special venue: the Palace Theatre - the oldest ranked theatre in Europe - on the stunning grounds of the Schwetzingen Palace.
The two performances on 6th and 7th May will be part of the Schwetzingen SWR Festival.
Schlosstheater Schwetzingen (c) Schloß Schwetzingen
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
Friedemann Vogel by Baki Photographer
Friedemann really enjoyed performing for the enthusiastic dance audience in Korea two years ago, and is thrilled to be participating in the next edition of "Ballet Supreme" in Seoul, from 16 to 19 May.
More programming details will soon be available, and tickets will go on sale from 19 March.
Friedemann Vogel by Baki Photographer
Friedemann's first performances in 2024 will be in Beijing, for the 6th International China Ballet Season, organised by the National Ballet of China, and in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Tianqiao Theater on 5th and 6th January.
Friedemann Vogel as the Nutcracker (c) Stuttgart Ballet
Friedemann is pleasantly surprised to be nominated for Der Faust Theaterpreis 2023, for his double role as Drosselmeier's nephew and the Nutcracker in the Stuttgart Ballet production by Edward Clug which premiered last year.
The award ceremony will take place on 25 November at the Thalia Theater in Hamburg, and be broadcast live on TV.
Leonore Baulac and Friedemann Vogel in Trois Gnossiennes by Hans van Manen
As always, Friedemann is delighted to be performing in Japan again, this time as a special guest of Paris Opera Ballet étoiles in Le Grand Gala . Friedemann will be partnering Amandine Albisson, Leonore Baulac, and Ludmila Pagliero to dance a range of classical and contemporary pieces from 30 July to 5 August at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Nagoya and Osaka.
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Friedemann Vogel by Isabelle Wenzel
Continuing his endeavours to promote dance to a wider public, Friedemann did a photo shoot and interview with Numéro Berlin, in which he shares the joy of mentoring younger artists and the excitement of preparing for a feature film, and reveals why these recent years have been especially enriching.
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.
Photo (c) Porsche AG
Friedemann welcomed the unusual challenge to respond to questions in an interview about his career, dreams and goals through movement alone, as part of Porsche’s “Driven by Dreams” campaign, and relished the opportunity to do this photo shoot at the stunning Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. See the full interview here
Rehearsal with Edward Clug, Elisa Badenes and Friedemann Vogel (c) Stuttgart Ballet
Friedemann is excited about his first Nutcracker, and enjoying the process of creating the magical transformation from the Nutcracker into the Prince. He has been especially inspired by the delightful set and costumes designed by Jürgen Rose in this brand new interpretation by Edward Clug, which will premiere on 25 November at the Stuttgart Ballet, with more performances to follow.
For many, aging is a sensitive subject, but for dancers, an even more delicate one, considering the enormous toll on their bodies from years of extreme physical exertion. Friedemann is pleased to have the chance in this new ARTE documentary “Dance On!” to share his perspective on dancing into his forties, his appreciation of how the experience that comes with age can enrich one’s artistry, and his conviction - which keeps him going – that the best is yet to come.
“Dance On!”, in which Friedemann is featured as one of the protagonists alongside Polina Semionova, William Moore, and Gesine Moog, will premiere on ARTE on 20th November.
Friedemann Vogel (c) Stuttgart Ballet
Friedemann is thrilled to be going back to Tokyo so soon, this time with the Stuttgart Ballet for a special gala. In addition to dancing two pas de deux with Elisa Badenes - from John Cranko's Onegin and Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling - Friedemann will be exceptionally performing Béjart's masterpiece Boléro with the Tokyo Ballet. The gala will take place from 19th to 21st March, and Friedemann is really looking forward to dancing for the audience in Japan again. For more info: https://www.nbs.or.jp/english/news/the-stuttgart-ballet-gala-2022.html
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Art for a good cause. Starting today, five of the photos of Friedemann Vogel taken by Oliver Kröning for the "Physical Conversation" series currently on display at the StadtPalais - Museum für Stuttgart will be available for auction via EPPLI Auction House, with all proceeds going to the Olgäle-Stiftung Foundation for Sick Children!
After a year like no other, Friedemann was inspired to try his hand at choreography for the first time, and co-created “Not in my hands” with his life partner and former soloist Thomas Lempertz. Set to Mozart's"Requiem", the solo encapsulates Friedemann’s attempt to make sense of these extraordinary times as well as his confidence in the resilience of artists who will eventually triumph.
In his ongoing efforts to engage the audience until live performances resume, Friedemann is premiering the creation as a video on the Stuttgart Ballet’s YouTube channel, filmed by fellow principal dancer Roman Novitzky.
"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
Friedemann Vogel at the Stuttgart Ballet PHOTO © Roman Novitzky 2020
Friedemann is incredibly honoured to be receiving the prestigious award for "Outstanding Performer" at the 2020 German Dance Prize. The Dachverband Tanz Deutschland (German Dance Association) has lauded him for his longstanding and illustrious international career, and as a unique dance interpreter, with his exceptional combination of intense emotional portrayals and excellent technique. The announcement of this great honour has given Friedemann renewed motivation and strength to continue finding new ways to reach audiences at this challenging time. He is looking forward to seeing everyone at the prize ceremony in October in Essen, and to hopefully sharing the stage with colleagues to do what is so important to them all: to perform live for the audience again.
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
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
