Peer Gynt - Ballet

PEER GYNT - BALLET THE LATVIAN NATIONAL BALLET Peer Gynt – a contemporary ballet between dream and reality From 19 to 21 February 2027 After many years of absence, the Latvian National Ballet

PEER GYNT - BALLET

THE LATVIAN NATIONAL BALLET

Peer Gynt – a contemporary ballet between dream and reality

From 19 to 21 February 2027

After many years of absence, the Latvian National Ballet returns to France to perform Peer Gynt, a creation by Edward Clug, set to the famous melodies of Edvard Grieg. Inspired by Henrik Ibsen's play, Peer Gynt is a narrative ballet that takes the spectator on a whimsical, enchanting odyssey, following a man's passage into adulthood. Peer Gynt is an anti-hero torn between ambition and cowardice, dream and reality. From the mountains of Norway to the deserts of Africa, he travels the world in search of himself, accumulating adventures, fantastic encounters, and illusions. Shameless lies allow him to escape reality, transforming his morally dubious adventures into heroic acts. Peer Gynt stubbornly pursues his dreams on an initiatory journey that is sometimes strange, but deeply human. With his singular choreographic language, blending dramatic power, psychological finesse, and striking images, Edward Clug offers a modern interpretation of the work. The visually powerful scenes, combined with one of the most famous musical scores in the repertoire, create a vibrant show that appeals to both dance enthusiasts and newcomers. The international success of this creation continues to confirm its status as a major work in the contemporary repertoire: Peer Gynt has been performed by the greatest dance companies worldwide, including the La Scala Ballet in Milan, the Vienna State Opera Ballet, and the Zürich Ballet. A show with an intoxicating, surreal, and self-deprecating universe, where dance, music, and myth meet to bring to life one of the greatest stories in Nordic literature.