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The Place of Choice
: : Ballet composed for orchestra and electronics


Roman Novitzky, the newly appointed artist in residence of the Stuttgart Ballet, has created his first major work for the stage of the opera house on behalf of ballet director Tamas Detrich. The Slovakian-born artist is a storyteller who uses modern choreographies to look beneath the surface, who translates his thoughts and feelings into dance in a profound and reflective way.



Our ballet performance delves into the intriguing idea of alternate realities shaped by our decisions. Instead of labeling these outcomes as simply good or bad, we present them as different versions of our lives, where even the smallest choices can shift our destiny in unexpected ways.

Inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy, our composition mirrors its three chapters but with a fresh take on morality and consequence. Vega reimagines Paradiso, Purgatorio, and Inferno to uncover the beauty in each, inviting reflection on the nature of good and evil and their impact on us and those around us.

In Paradiso, for instance, we explore the concept of "too much joy." The music builds with increasingly joyous tempos, rising faster and happier until it reaches a point of exuberant explosion. This dynamic approach offers a new perspective on the interplay of joy and excess, encouraging audiences to consider the nuances of our experiences and choices.

choreography: Roman Novitzky
music: Henry Vega
staging: Yaron Abulafia
costume: Aliki Tsakalou
dramaturge: Kristian Kohut
conductor: Mikhail Agrest



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Jun 30th 2024
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The Stuttgart Ballet  Stuttgart Ballet - Stuttgart - DE
Jun 30th 2024
Roman Novitzky