Ballet in Bern: Kontraste takes a mixed reception

Von Sarah Batschelet, 03 März 2019

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Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Konzert Theatre, Bern, am 1 März 2019

Salve Regina (Jo Strømgren)

Lost Cause (Sharon Eyal)

Tanzcompagnie Konzert Theater Bern

Jo Strømgren, Bühnenbild

‘Osipova/Linbury’: a pot pourri of delights

Deborah Weiss, 10th November

An interesting evening displaying the many facets of Natalia Osipova's talents alongside her equally exciting guests at the Linbury.

****1

Natalia Osipova at the Linbury: a revelation

Amanda Jennings, 6th March

Osipova has always, since her very earliest appearances on stage, stood out for the sheer energy and commitment she shows in all her work. This is no exception.

****1

Norwegian National Ballet: acute perspective on humanity in Stigma

Maggie Foyer, 8th November

Stigma is a monumental work, with a wealth of serious reflection on where we are as the human race on a fragile planet.

****1

Jo Strømgren's The Basement: dark and eccentric humour at its best

Maggie Foyer, 26th May

Strømgren’s choreography is remarkably eloquent with emotionally charged movement in a fast-paced performance with a serious message.

****1

Behind closed doors: Rambert premieres Jo Strømgren's Rooms

Graham Watts, 9th April

Rambert excels in this fascinating live performance of the unexpected and absurd.

****1

Waiting room blues: Orfeo ed Euridice in Oslo

Aksel Tollåli, 27th August

Director and choreographer Jo Strømgren's production of Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice brings together ballet and opera, but succeeds only with limited results.

**111

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Sarah Batschelet

Sarah Batschlelet, long based in Switzerland, took a degree in Art History from Smith College, Northampton, Massachuetts, and lives as a freelance writer and editor near Zurich.