Programme Information

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

Alexander Jones and Katja Wünsche in Anna Karenina. Photo by Gregory Batardon. Courtesy of Ballett Zürich.

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 Ballett Zürich in Anna Karenina. Photo by Admill Kuyler. Courtesy of Ballett Zürich.

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About the Programme

Scene Breakdown

The Characters

Jan Casier and Michelle Willems in Anna Karenina. Photo by Admill Kuyler. Courtesy of Ballett Zürich.

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

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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

Top Photo: Katja Wünsche and William Moore of Ballett Zürich in Anna Karenina. Photo by Gregory Batardon.