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Performer: Mats Ek

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ParisVibrations

Yvon Demol and Laurène Levy in Micaela Taylor’s Dreams This Way © Julien Benhamou
Tru, Pärt, Richter
Micaela Taylor; Mats Ek; Crystal Pite; Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris; Candice Mac; Jessica Hung Han Yun; Peter Freiij

ParisBallet de l’Opéra de Lyon

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Lichtik, Stravinsky
Sharon Eyal; Mats Ek; Ballet de l'Opéra de Lyon; Maayan Goldman; Alon Cohen; Marie-Louise Ekman

LyonLe Sacre du printemps / House

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Lichtik, Stravinsky
Sharon Eyal; Mats Ek; Ballet de l'Opéra de Lyon; Christoph Altstaedt; Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon; Maayan Goldman; Alon Cohen
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Paris Opera Ballet leaves the audience buzzing with Vibrations

Yvon Demol and Laurène Levy in Micaela Taylor’s Dreams This Way © Julien Benhamou
The Paris Opera Ballet presented three contemporary works, each piece showcasing the breadth of contemporary dance and the artistry and talent of the formidable company.
*****
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Norwegian National Ballet's Dialogues II: brief but brilliant

Anaïs Touret and Douwe Dekkers in Samantha Lynch's Couch © Erik Berg
A brief but excellent programme of five duets showcased on the main stage of the Den Norske Opera.  
***11
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Mats Ek's She was black + A Sort Of ...: thrillingly captivating

Silas Henriksen as Man on Pointe in Mats Ek's She was black © Erik Berg
Norwegian National Ballet's highly entertaining double bill of two of Mats Ek's most popular works is enthralling.
*****
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Royal Swedish Ballet's Julia and Romeo: surreal and modern

Anthony Lomuljo as Romeo and Madeline Woo as Julia in Mats Ek's Julia and Romeo © Kungliga Operan/Sören Vilks
Ek’s vision of the romantic tragedy is seen through a distorted lens, sometimes fascinating, sometimes bemusing.
***11
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Ek and Ekman's subversive double bill is enjoyable madness

Staatsballett Berlin in Alexander Ekman's Cacti © Yan Revazov
The latest double bill from Staatsballett Berlin features witty, high energy and thought provoking works by Mats Ek and Alexander Ekman, though the audience may not fathom their meaning.
***11
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A new Mats Ek Rite of Spring a leaving gift for ENB's Tamara Rojo

Emily Suzuki and Fernando Carratalá Coloma in Mats Ek's The Rite of Spring © Laurent Liotardo
Ek's second, very different take on Stravinsky's Rite crowns an English National Ballet triple bill extolling the pure joy of dance and exposing the terror of forced marriage. 
****1
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