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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MANON with the Royal Swedish Ballet

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.

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The Nutcracker Premiere with the Stuttgart Ballet

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.

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“Aurora’s Nap” Premiere by Johan Inger with the Stuttgart Ballet

Johan Inger in rehearsal with Elisa Badenes and Friedemann Vogel (c) Roman Novitzky

Friedemann has always relished being involved in the creative process, and his first collaboration with the Swedish choreographer Johan Inger is extra invigorating, as Friedemann will be revisiting the familiar role of “Prince Désiré”, but with a comedic twist in Johan’s fresh, funny, and contemporary take on the classic fairy tale “The Sleeping Beauty”. Friedemann will be dancing in the world premiere of “Aurora’s Nap” at the Stuttgart Ballet on 25 February, with more performance dates to be announced.

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"NOT IN MY HANDS" – Digital Premiere

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.

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

 

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 is Dancer of the Year 2019

Friedemann Vogel by Youn Sik Kim

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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Onegin in Beijing China

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For the Stuttgart Ballet's tour to Beijing in 2019, Friedemann will be dancing his critically acclaimed role of Onegin on the opening night on 1st November. He is looking forward to perform this masterpiece by John Cranko for the Chinese audience, and to being back on stage in China after nearly three years.

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Ballet Week with the Stuttgart Ballet

Friedemann Vogel (c) Youn Sik Kim

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

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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Swan Lake with the Korean National Ballet in Seoul

Friedemann Vogel as Prince Siegfried

Photo (c) Korean National Ballet

Sue Jin Kang Artistic Director of the Korean National Ballet invites Friedemann Vogel to dance for the first time with her company. Friedemann will debut in Korea in Yuri Grigorovich's Swan Lake as Prince Siegfried on 24 and 25.June 2015. The Performances will take place at SAC Opera Theatre in Seoul.

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Friedemann Vogel and Polina Semionova as Romeo and Juliet in Munich

Polina Semionova and Friedemann Vogel in Romeo and Juliet (c) Bettina Stoess

The Bavarian State Ballet in Munich invites Polina Semionova and Friedemann Vogel to dance the titel roles in John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet. The performances will take place at the Nationaltheater in Munich on 17. and 22. January 2015.

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Kings of the Dance

Kings of the Dance in St.Petersburg                 Photo (c) Charles Evans                     (left to right) Denis Matvienko, Marcelo Gomes, FriedemannVogel, Ivan Vassiliev, Herman Cornejo

Friedemann will join for the first time the international dance project "Kings of the Dance" in December 2014. Together with Ivan Vassiliev, Marcelo Gomes, Denis Matvienko and Herman Cornejo. "Kings of the Dance" will start the tour in St.Petersburg and Moscow.

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Giselle with Friedemann Vogel in Zagreb

Friedemann Vogel as Albrecht (c) Novkovic

On 21. and 23. January 2014 Friedemann will dance the role of Albrecht together with the Croatian National Ballet. The Performances will take place at the National Theatre in Zagreb.

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National Theatre in Zagreb (c) Novkovic

National Theatre in Zagreb (c) Novkovic