Bern Ballet: Don Quixote

The Bern Ballet, under the artistic direction of Taiwanese choreographer Po-Cheng Tsai, masterfully reinvents the timeless classic "Don Quixote" in a whirlwind of exhilarating movement and emotionally moving moments on 6 September at the Gare du Midi in Biarritz. This performance transcends the boundaries of time and space, inviting the audience to plunge into the heart of the whimsical and exhilarating world of the knight errant.

At the centre of this captivating performance is the emblematic figure of Don Quixote, whose heroic aspirations and dreams of impossible love are interpreted with unparalleled virtuosity by the ballet's dancers. Through fluid movements and deeply expressive gestures, they bring to life a complex character, capturing both his indomitable bravery and his emotional fragility.

But beyond the thrilling adventure story, 'Don Quixote' also offers a profound reflection on the nature of reality and the perception of this work through this ballet. By exploring the limits of the imagination and the consequences of the relentless quest for perfection, the ballet reveals the subtlest nuances of the human soul, balancing deftly between humour and pathos, exuberance and melancholy.