Programme Information

Anna Karenina

  • Hope Muir

Welcome!

The North American premiere of Anna Karenina marks an exciting milestone for The National Ballet of Canada as we expand our repertoire of full-length classical ballets and partner for the first time with Christian Spuck, a world leader in narrative dance. Christian’s musicality, meticulous craft and keen sense of theatricality serve Tolstoy beautifully, ensuring every element brings this story of love and morality into focus. I can’t wait for you to experience it.

Warmly,

Hope Muir,
Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director

Artists of the Ballet
Heather Ogden and Christopher Gerty in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

 

Creative Teams and Casting

Creative Team Biographies 

For casting, see your printed programme or click here for casting of lead roles.

Dancer Biographies

The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra

Artists of the Ballet in Anna Karenina
Heather Ogden and Ben Rudisin in Anna Karenina. Karolina Kuras.

 

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About the Programme

Scene Breakdown

The Characters

Artists of the Ballet
Matthieu Pagès and Brenna Flaherty in Anna Karenina. Karolina Kuras.

  • Anna Karenina Trailer (Featuring Artists of Ballett Zürich)

  • Anna Karenina: Inside the Studio with Christian Spuck

  • Heather Ogden and Christopher Gerty in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Heather Ogden and Christopher Gerty in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Heather Ogden and Ben Rudisin in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Heather Ogden and Christopher Gerty in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Tirion Law and Shaakir Muhammad in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Matthieu Pagès and Brenna Flaherty in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Hannah Galway and Jason Ferro in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Artists of the Ballet in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Genevieve Penn Nabity and Larkin Miller in Anna Karenina. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

  • Genevieve Penn Nabity and Isaac Wright with Artists of the Ballet in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Genevieve Penn Nabity and Larkin Miller in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Keaton Leier and Erica Lall in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Monika Haczkiewicz with Artists of the Ballet in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Artists of the Ballet in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

  • Clare Peterson, Bart Miller and Genevieve Penn Nabity in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karolina Kuras.

Read

Christian Spuck shares his thoughts on transforming one of the world's greatest novels for the stage

Read Article

 

Leadership and Staff

Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director

Amanda Ram, Interim Executive Director

David Briskin, Music Director and Principal Conductor

Board of Directors

Staff

 

Land Acknowledgement

The National Ballet of Canada acknowledges that we live, work, and create on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and this land is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

 

Our Community of Support

Thank you to all our donors, sponsors and volunteers for your passion, commitment and generosity. Your contributions, which fund our activities onstage, behind the scenes and in our community, are vital to The National Ballet of Canada.

Our Community of Support

 

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Top Photo: Heather Ogden and Christopher Gerty in Anna Karenina. Photo by Karloina Kuras.