Winterreise 2021 ( 8)

Franz Schubert's "Winterreise" is considered the pinnacle of German art song. Hans Zender (1936 - 2019) arranged the cycle in 1993, and his version for tenor and small orchestra brings to light emotions that pulsate beneath the surface in Schubert. Similar to Hans Zender, the choreographer Christian Spuck is also concerned with a journey into the interior of the human being.

Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet 2020

Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet” has inspired generations of artists to adaptations like scarcely any other work. In his colorful, passionate music, the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev brilliantly captured the clash of love and hatred, and the proximity of tenderness and violence. Inspired by Prokofiev’s vivid music and the timeless quality of Shakespeare’s tragedy, choreographer Christian Spuck and the Ballett Zürich narrate the most famous love story in world literature using strong images that are full of enthralling theatricality and touching emotion. Michail Jurowski, a true Prokofiev expert, is at the rostrum of the Philharmonia Zürich. Recorded live at Opernhaus Zürich June 2019.

Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty 2022 ( 9)

Sleeping Beauty was premiered in St. Petersburg with Tchaikovsky’s immortal music in 1890. In his version for the Ballett Zurich, Christian Spuck revives the classic in his own artistic style. With a great deal of humor, he addresses the complex process of growing up, relating themes such as generational conflicts with one’s parents, the difficulties of becoming a mature adult, and, last but not least, love and sexuality. Whenever possible, he frees the characters from their traditional role cliches. Petipa’s original version becomes a model that Christian Spuck occasionally cites yet repeatedly questions and counteracts with irony and occasionally irritating moments.

Hors de l'eau 2018 ( 7.813)

Through the eyes of a macaque mother, a group of snow monkeys has to face the strict rules which govern their community.

Jack and the Mysterious Lost Orb 2015

After stealing the celestial Orb, Jack tries to escape away from the Sacred Object’s Guardian.

The Nimble Rabbit 2016 ( 7.5)

1910, In Montmartre, a bar fight between artists seems to be creative.

O Cortejo N/A

Some Call It a Conspiracy: A Malcolm London Story 2018

A reflective and meditative look at Malcolm London: a poet, activist, and musical artist from Chicago, IL.

Narco Killer 2020 ( 5)

After losing everyone they love in a brutal Narco massacre, Felipe, Rosa and her brother Pedro set out on a rage-driven quest for revenge from their peaceful village all the way to Mexico City. But when the tables are turned and the crime lord sends his most dangerous killer, the three friends find themselves in a merciless fight for their lives.

The Profane Exhibit 2013 ( 3.5)

Deep within the underbelly of Paris, there is a club which is the home of a secret, wicked society. At first it resembles an ordinary fetish or Goth nightclub, but within the cavernous building are many hidden rooms, one of which is known as "The Room of Souls," a private gathering place of the world's richest and most evil people. Their host is the elegant yet frightening Madame Sabatier. For their amusement each member takes a turn and spins a true tale of depravity.

The Perfect Story N/A

On the small Island of Ecrin where people literally feed on books, a fire-breathing Shadow suddenly appears. Every night, it terrorizes the village and devours new stories. Soon, a legend begins to spread: only the Perfect Story will defeat the Shadow. Louise, a reckless little girl whose mother was killed by the monster, lives with her father George. Overwhelmed by her behavior, he has decided to send his daughter to boarding school. Louise runs away and breaks into the Shadow’s castle: if she manages to kill it, she will become the village hero and make her father proud. She is accompanied by the cowardly but intelligent Edouard and his little sister, the fearless and cheerful Juliette.