"We Bring Art Closer"
Interview with the Organizers of Our Ballet Concert with Chamber Orchestra
The company DE. Light Events is organizing a series of vibrant and colorful Christmas concerts across Germany and Austria. Amidst the preparations, we spoke with the event’s key organizers and compiled their insights into this article. Discover how these musical experiences come to life, what surprises await the audience this year, and why you absolutely shouldn’t miss this unique spectacle!
Q: Do you remember the moment when you first thought, What if we created a ballet with an orchestra and candlelight?
A: We have been working in the field of classical art for many years and have long been thinking about how to make performances more expressive and memorable. This is how the idea was born to combine live music, the atmosphere of candlelight, and ballet. We wanted to create not just a performance, but a unique, truly romantic and touching show that captivates the audience from the very first moment and stays in their memory for a long time.
Q: What inspires you when creating such evenings — art, history, music?
A: We are inspired by the timeless beauty of ballet and classical music. It’s not always easy — not everything can be organized quickly or effortlessly — but it’s a truly meaningful mission: to bring more beauty into the world, to spread goodness, and to share this extraordinary atmosphere with everyone, an atmosphere that makes people feel happier.
Q: What three words best describe the atmosphere of your events?
A: A Christmas fairy tale for everyone.
Q: In what ways does your event stand out compared to a traditional ballet in a theater?
A: Our event stands out because of its atmosphere — it takes place in a cozy setting with real candlelight, creating a warm and intimate feeling. The format is also unconventional: not every city offers the chance to see ballet and a live orchestra together on one stage so close to the audience. We create a sense of full immersion — the spectators are literally within arm’s reach of the performers. This makes the concert especially lively and emotional. Moreover, families often come to us, including children. We present classical art in a way that everyone can enjoy.
Q: When picking a place to perform, what do you pay attention to? How important are the building’s design, sound, and atmosphere? What are your main criteria?
A: We choose theaters and concert halls located in convenient places, featuring beautiful interiors and beloved by the audience. Some places on our tour impress us with their beauty, and we are eagerly looking forward to performing there!
Q: What is the most difficult part of organizing such an evening?
A: The most difficult part is, of course, the bureaucracy. It takes a lot of time and energy. Another challenge is bringing together a large number of people — we have an international team with artists from different countries, organizers, and musicians. Each person has their own character, habits, experience, and requirements. All of this has to be brought into harmony to create a true winter fairy tale. For a few evenings, everyone needs to come together as one — into a beautiful and inspiring show. And yes, logistics — that’s another big challenge.
Q: What qualities do you look for when choosing dancers and musicians for your performances?
A: We pay attention to the level of professionalism and flexibility in collaboration. There are outstanding professionals out there, but unfortunately, it’s sometimes impossible to work with them because the process becomes stressful and difficult. We value pleasant, friendly cooperation without unnecessary pressure. Human relationships matter greatly — because we can’t share peace and harmony with the audience if we don’t have it within ourselves.
Q: Have you ever had the feeling that you were doing something truly real? A moment when you realized: this is more than just an event?
A: There are many such moments: when we received the first batches of posters, when we saw our posters in the cities. When people tell us they’ve already bought tickets and are looking forward to our ballet — or when they write: “Can you come to our city too?”
Q: Have you ever faced that fear — the thought that it might all fall apart, or that the audience just won’t come? What gives you strength when that happens?
A: We don’t feel fear because we know our event is unique. There are very few events of this kind in Germany so far. We also see from ticket sales that the theaters won’t be empty. What really motivates us is the anticipation of experiencing this magic on stage ourselves and seeing the joyful faces of the audience. We’re also motivated by the opportunity to organize additional concerts in several beautiful historic theaters. We are working hard to make this dream come true.
Q: What do you ideally dream of creating, maybe in your next project — if you didn’t have to worry about budget, time, or logistics?
A: Oh, we have so many ideas! A whole list. We would love to create several completely new and unique projects for Germany, more ballet productions, both classical and contemporary.
Q: What would you like people to take away from your evening — besides the memory of beauty?
A: Inspiration for a long time, a feeling that time was well spent and has changed a person for the better. We hope that our show will make society a little bit better.
Adults will be able to recharge with the atmosphere of Christmas and celebration after the concert, and for children, we hope this concert will remain a cozy memory of a winter fairy tale spent with their parents. And possibly the beginning of a love for art, ballet, and music.
Q: If your project were a person — who would it be? A humble romantic? An artist? An inspired musician?
A: It would be a very multifaceted and energetic person, and of course, cultured. Someone who loves ballet, music, and people.
Q: What would you say to Tchaikovsky if he came to your evening?
A: We would thank him for making the world of ballet and classical music much brighter and richer. Thank him for the beautiful tradition we have every Christmas — to admire the ballets The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. Thank him that despite all kinds of differences, his music unites people around the world, connecting us all through a love of art and hope for a better future.
