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Ballett Basel Opens Season with Swiss Premieres by Marco Goecke and Sharon Eyal

other · 2026-10-13

Ballett Basel, under the direction of Marco Goecke, opens its season with a double bill featuring two Swiss premieres. The program pairs Goecke's widely acclaimed choreography set to "Le Sacre du printemps" with Sharon Eyal's "Bedroom Folk." The evening marks a shift from abstraction to collective frenzy, described as an exciting start to the season. Goecke's company presents his own celebrated work alongside Eyal's piece, both receiving their first Swiss performances in this double bill.

Key facts

  • Ballett Basel opens its season with a double bill
  • The program features two Swiss premieres
  • Marco Goecke's company is directed by Goecke himself
  • Goecke's choreography to "Le Sacre du printemps" is performed
  • Sharon Eyal's "Bedroom Folk" is performed
  • The double bill is described as an exciting season start
  • The evening moves from abstraction to collective frenzy
  • Both works receive their Swiss premieres

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Ballett Basel

Locations

  • Basel
  • Switzerland
  • Zurich

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