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Alexei Ratmansky's 'Wunderland' at Hamburg Ballet: A Dated Affair

opinion-review · 2026-06-22

Alexei Ratmansky, known for his spectacular dance depictions of the war in his native Ukraine, has created a new choreography titled 'Wunderland' for the Hamburg Ballet. However, the work is criticized as old-fashioned and inconsequential. The review highlights that while Ratmansky previously addressed the conflict with Ukraine through striking imagery, this piece fails to resonate, coming across as paternalistic and lacking in substance.

Key facts

  • Alexei Ratmansky choreographed 'Wunderland' for the Hamburg Ballet.
  • Ratmansky has previously addressed the war in Ukraine through dance.
  • The choreography is described as 'altväterlich' (old-fashioned) and 'belanglos' (inconsequential).
  • The review is published by Süddeutsche Zeitung.
  • The performance takes place at the Hamburg Ballet.

Entities

Artists

  • Alexei Ratmansky

Institutions

  • Hamburg Ballet
  • Süddeutsche Zeitung

Locations

  • Hamburg
  • Germany

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