Fashionable masterpieces: Akris designer designs dresses for Neumeier 'Epilog' Ballet in Hamburg

Fashionable masterpieces: Akris designer designs dresses for Neumeier 'Epilog' Ballet in Hamburg

Albert Kriemler and John Neumeier: A collaboration for eternity

The world of ballet and fashion come together in the same harmony when the renowned designer Albert Kriemler and the celebrated choreographer John Neumeier come together. Her latest cooperation produced the play "Epilog", which celebrated its premiere on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in the Hamburg State Opera. This work not only marks the end of a 51-year-old era in Neumeier as director and chief choreographer of the Hamburg Ballet unique merger of music, movement and fashionable art.

The costumes, designed by Albert Kriemler, reflect the subtle nuances and emotions that are brought to life in Richard Strauss, Franz Schubert and Simon & Garfunkel’s music. From asymmetrical clothes from red techno mesh to flowing, butter yellow crepe-gear pants-Kriemler has immortalized the musical colors in visible masterpieces. These creations not only give the dancers elegance, but also a deep connection to the music that accompanies Neumeier's choreography.

In addition to the musical inspiration, ß Albert Kriemler also leads from the works of the Italian Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca. Its sensitivity to colors and powerful pastels are reflected in Tourmaline-green-blue clothes and rust-red cotton stretch tops, which the dancers transform into a lively painting.

The collaboration between Neumeier and Kriemler extends over almost two decades and includes a variety of ballet projects. For Kriemler, the creations are not mere costumes, but individual clothes that underline the personality and movement of the dancers. This unique connection between fashion and dance creates a timeless elegance that takes both the audience and the artists into a world of aesthetic poetry.

The magic between John Neumeier and Albert Kriemler shows that creative collaborations not only Meisterwerke , but also let the boundaries between art forms blur. Her creations for "Epilog" not only brought the stage of the Hamburg State Opera to life, but also created a bridge between music, dance and fashion that leads the audience into a world of infinite inspiration.

- Nag