‘Breathtaking explosion of colour’. That is how Theaterkrant described the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Frida, in 2020. The production, which is now in demand internationally, tells the life story of one of the most intriguing artists of the twentieth century: the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Along with designer Dieuweke van Reij and composer Peter Salem, Lopez Ochoa made the magic of Kahlo’s world tangible in her ballet.

Choreography Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Music Peter Salem – Frida (2020)
Set and costume design Dieuweke van Reij
Lighting design Michael Mazzola
Dramaturgy Nancy Meckler

Musical accompaniment Dutch Ballet Orchestra
conducted by Matthew Rowe; from 16 February by Johannes Witt

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