DVD + Blu-Ray:
Dona Nobis Pacem – A ballet by John Neumeier

In his 50th season as artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, John Neumeier presents his choreography on the monumental Mass in B minor by J.S. Bach.

"Dona Nobis Pacem" – give us peace. This title is of great importance to me – even at the risk of seeming naïve, sentimental or even pretentious. In light of the constant and growing tensions in our world, this thought remains an important aspiration and inspires me to approach Johann Sebastian Bach's multifaceted composition (Mass in B minor) with conviction. In my 50th season as artistic director, I consider this creation a great opportunity.” John Neumeier
The film version of “Dona Nobis Pacem” takes us close to the creative evolution of this ballet. Even though there were very high expectations, John Neumeier agreed for the first time in his career to have one of his ballets filmed during the week of the world premiere. Thus, the film became an impressive document of the outstanding quality of the Hamburg Ballet ensemble. It excels not only in terms of technical brilliance, but also expressive intensity and wholehearted dedication.

Original title Dona Nobis Pacem – A ballet by John Neumeier
Genre Ballet
Recording location Hamburg State Opera, December 2022
Duration 123 mins
Production Company A production of Kinescope Film on behalf of NDR together with arte and C Major. Funded by Nordmedia
TV Director Myriam Hoyer
Composer J.S. Bach
Orchestra / Band Ensemble Resonanz
Conductor Holger Speck
Choir Vocalensemble Rastatt
Choreography by John Neumeier
Dance Company Hamburg Ballet
Soloist (Dancer) Aleix Martinez, Xue Lin, Alexandr Trusch, Ida Praetorius, Anna Laudere, Madoka Sugai, Jacopo Bellussi, Edvin Revazov,
Soloist (Singer) Marie Sophie Pollak, Sophie Harmsen, Benno Schachtner, Julian Prégardien, Konstantin Ingenpass