John Neumeier is not only a great choreographer but also a gifted communicator of the art of ballet. For decades, he shaped the Hamburg Ballet as its artistic director and chief choreographer. As an innovator of narrative ballet—or what is known as “story ballet”—he set artistic standards worldwide. The festival “The World of John Neumeier” at the Festspielhaus has long been established as a showcase for his work. In the Malersaal at Maison Messmer, John Neumeier talks with Vivien Arnold about inspiration, his journey as an artist, and the enduring fascination of dance.
