In 1999, John Neumeier undertook a choreographic exploration of one of the most important pieces of sacred music: George Frideric Handel’s "Messiah".
Musik: George Frideric Handel
Choreography and Costumes: John Neumeier
Set: Ferdinand Wögerbauer
2 hours 20 minutes | 1 intermission
Part 1: 65 minutes, Part 2: 50 minutes
PREMIERE:
Hamburg Ballet, Hamburg, November 28, 1999
ORIGINAL CAST:
Silvia Azzoni
Anja Behrend
Joëlle Boulogne
Laura Cazzaniga
Anna Grabka
Heather Jurgensen
Niurka Moredo (for Elizabeth Loscavio)
Alexander Auld
Carsten Jung
Jacopo Munari
Alexandre Riabko
Lloyd Riggins
Ivan Urban
