John Neumeier denies racism in his Otello ballet

John Neumeier denies racism in his Otello ballet

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norman lebrecht

November 29, 2022

The distinguished choreographer, sacked in Copenhagen after dancers objected to his Othello, has spoken for the first time to German radio.

He said many of the reports about the ballet were inaccurate or exaggerated. “The ‘Bild’ newspaper writes that the dancers have to make monkey noises and pat themselves on the head. That doesn’t exist in this choreography,” he declared.

You can listen to the interview here. 

 

Comments

  • MWnyc says:

    Bild is the German equivalent of The Daily Mail or The Sun, isn’t it?

  • Omar Goddknowe says:

    There are times I think before too long even playing D Major scale will offend someone.

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