Our theatre is a magical place. When the curtain rises, you are transported to another reality. A world where opera and ballet allow you to feel what cannot be expressed in words. With great pleasure, we present our 2025 – 2026 season! Over the course of ten months, no fewer than thirteen ballet productions and fifteen opera productions, including two performances for young audiences, will grace our stages. Lose yourself in timeless favourites, be amazed by the standout pieces of today’s most sought-after creators and broaden your horizons by listening to what new voices have to say. Whether on the Main Stage or in Studio Boekman, there is something for everyone. Additionally, we will tour theatres and schools across the country, sharing the magic of opera and ballet with as many people as possible. We look forward to a truly special season. We celebrate milestones – including the 60th anniversary of Dutch National Opera and the 10th anniversary of the Opera Forward Festival – while reflecting on the conclusion of a defining and immensely valuable era: the 2025 – 2026 season will be Ted Brandsen’s final season as director of Dutch National Ballet. The programme he has curated reflects his profound artistic vision, featuring works by choreographers he admires and ballets that shaped him as a dancer. In this brochure, you will find the full programme for the upcoming season, with singers, dancers, directors, choreographers, composers and conductors offering you a glimpse into the artistic process behind the performances. None of these performances would be possible without the generous support of our partners, sponsors, Patrons and Friends. Their contributions enable us to create extraordinary new productions, nurture young opera and ballet talent, and develop inspiring educational projects. We are deeply grateful for their invaluable support. Of course, more support is always welcome. On page 128, you’ll find details on how you can contribute and become even more closely connected with Dutch National Opera & Ballet. On behalf of everyone in front of and behind the scenes at Dutch National Opera & Ballet, we wish you an enjoyable read and, above all, a magnificent season. Photos: Jan Willem Kaldenbach Stijn Schoonderwoerd General director Dutch National Opera & Ballet Sophie de Lint Director Dutch National Opera Ted Brandsen Director Dutch National Ballet Masterpieces, favourites and new voices 7
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