Dawson / Morau Double Bill Milan

Dawson / Morau Double Bill Milan Tickets 2027

Two distinctive approaches to contemporary ballet come together at Teatro alla Scala in Milan from 27 May to 8 June 2027, as the La Scala Ballet Company presents works by acclaimed choreographers David Dawson and Marcos Morau.

The Dawson / Morau Double Bill brings two Italian premieres to the historic theatre: Dawson's The Four Seasons, set to Max Richter's reinterpretation of Vivaldi, and Morau's Étude, a visually striking exploration of movement, darkness and light.

Created as a new production for La Scala's 2026/2027 ballet season, the programme offers audiences the chance to experience two contrasting choreographic styles in a single performance.

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Two Contemporary Ballets at La Scala

Although both choreographers draw inspiration from classical ballet, their approaches to movement, music and theatrical design are notably different.

David Dawson returns to La Scala with The Four Seasons, while Marcos Morau introduces his work to the theatre's stage for the first time.

Both ballets are being presented in Italy for the first time, making this double bill a significant addition to Milan's contemporary dance calendar.

The production features the Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company, with pre-recorded musical accompaniment and separate creative teams responsible for each work's sets, costumes and lighting.

The Four Seasons – David Dawson

Inspired by Max Richter's acclaimed recomposition of Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, David Dawson's ballet explores the changing phases of human life through ensemble choreography.

Rather than presenting a literal interpretation of spring, summer, autumn and winter, Dawson uses the changing seasons as a metaphor for the experiences that shape human existence.

The choreography combines fluid, expansive movements with continually shifting formations, creating a dialogue between individual dancers and the larger ensemble.

Visual design plays a central role in the production. Eno Henze's sets establish spaces associated with the four elements, while Yumiko Takeshima's costumes and Bert Dalhuysen's lighting contribute to an environment of changing colours, forms and perspectives.

Richter's interpretation of Vivaldi provides the musical foundation, connecting familiar Baroque themes with a contemporary sound world.

For audiences interested in neoclassical ballet, The Four Seasons offers a particularly revealing example of Dawson's choreographic language.

Étude – Marcos Morau

The second work introduces Milan audiences to Étude, a contemporary ballet created by Spanish choreographer Marcos Morau for the Paris Opera Ballet.

Known for combining dance with powerful theatrical imagery, Morau approaches classical ballet from an unconventional perspective.

In Étude, traditional ballet structures become the starting point for a more experimental exploration of movement and visual composition.

The work examines the relationship between darkness and light, using the dancers' bodies to construct images that shift between recognisable classical forms and unexpected arrangements.

Music by Gustave Rudman accompanies the choreography, with sets designed by Max Glaenzel, costumes by Silvia Delagneau and lighting by Andreu Fàbregas.

The result contrasts with Dawson's flowing ensemble language, giving audiences two different interpretations of how classical traditions can be transformed through contemporary choreography.

Performance Dates at Teatro alla Scala

The Dawson / Morau Double Bill opens on Thursday, 27 May 2027, at 8:00 PM, with six additional performances scheduled through early June.

Further May performances take place on Friday 28 and Sunday 30 May. The production continues on Tuesday 1, Thursday 3, Saturday 5 and Tuesday 8 June 2027.

All seven performances are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM.

Located in central Milan, Teatro alla Scala is internationally renowned for its opera and ballet productions. Its historic auditorium provides a distinctive setting for contemporary works that reinterpret the traditions of classical dance.

This programme is particularly relevant for visitors who want to discover a different side of La Scala's ballet season, beyond the theatre's established classical repertoire.

Buy Dawson / Morau Double Bill Tickets in Milan

With two Italian premieres presented together, the Dawson / Morau Double Bill offers an opportunity to discover the work of two leading contemporary choreographers performed by the Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company.

Whether you are interested in Dawson's interpretation of The Four Seasons or Morau's theatrical approach to Étude, both works form part of the same programme.

Browse available Dawson / Morau Double Bill tickets for Teatro alla Scala, compare seating categories and choose your preferred performance between 27 May and 8 June 2027.