Hanover Ballet

The lover

Ballet by Marco Ghecca based on Marguerite Duras The turbulent romance between a poor French girl and a rich Chinese man captivated choreographer Marco Ghecca, and together with his dancers they created a contemporary dance piece that gives expression to dealing with love, hate, rejection and pain. The narrative work is accompanied by music by Debussy, Ravel, Chopin, Vietnamese music and more… The Lover earned Marco Ghecca the Choreographer of the Year award...

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Ballet by Marco Gacca after Marguerite Duras

The turbulent romance between a poor French girl and a rich Chinese man captivated choreographer Marco Gocca, and together with his dancers they created a contemporary dance piece.

Which gives expression to dealing with love, hate, rejection and pain.

The narrative work is accompanied by music by Debussy, Ravel, Chopin, Vietnamese music and more…

The Lover won Marco Gica the 2021 German Choreographer of the Year award.

“The Lover” is a tribute to ballet and a tribute to literature. Marco Gacca succeeds in both wonderfully.” Dorian Wickman SZ

“This is Marco Ghecca’s best work and you must see it” Wibke Hoster FAZ

“Marco Geka has managed to turn this young band into one of the most exciting bands in Germany.” Manuel Brugge DIE WELT

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