Program 5: The Little Mermaid

 

Composer: Lera Auerbach
Choreographer: John Neumeier

Making its United States premiere this season, The Little Mermaid, by Hamburg Ballet Director and Chief Choreographer John Neumeier, offers a dramatic and modern interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1836 tale by the same name.

Featuring an original commissioned score by renowned composer Lera Auerbach, Neumeier’s contemporary version of The Little Mermaid is a haunting tale of two divergent worlds: the serenity and simplicity of underwater life and the complex, often flamboyant lives of humans. The mermaid heroine  travels through both worlds, enduring torment because of her committed love for a prince—but through her own strength in the  end—transcends.

Please Note: This critically acclaimed production focuses on the deeper, mature themes of the original story and is not recommended for younger children.

The Little Mermaid is made possible by the generosity of Lead Sponsor the E.L. Wiegand Foundation.