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Performer: Samantha Lynch

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Norwegian history is brought to life on the Main Stage in Oslo

Anaïs Touret and Jim De Block in Láhppon/Lost © Erik Berg
Amongst the Giselles and the Nutcrackers that will grace Oslo Opera House’s Main Stage this season sits a vital slice of Norwegian history from two emerging choreographers, Elle Sofe Sara and Hlín Hjálmarsdóttir.
***11
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Petite Mort is a cut above in second Kylián celebration

Norwegian National Ballet in Petite Mort © Joerg Wiesner
The second programme of Norwegian National Ballet's Kylián festival, Day After Yesterday, features four older works, including Petite Mort and No More Play which are unquestionably highlights of his expansive repertoire.
***11
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Aesthetic and accessible: Kylián Festival opens in Oslo

Nae Nishimura Skaar in Bella Figura © Erik Berg
The Wings of Time festival in Oslo this summer is the most comprehensive collection of Czech choreographer Jiří Kylián’s work ever presented. 
****1
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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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Norwegian National Ballet: strong and harmonious, especially the corps

Grete Sofie Borud Nybakken and Simon Regourd in Swan Lake Act 2 © Erik Berg
Norwegian National Ballet return to the classics with surprising ease.
***11
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Norwegian National Ballet does justice to Pite's Light of Passage

Norwegian National Ballet in Crystal Pite's Light of Passage © Erik Berg
Powerful and thoroughly absorbing living art. 
*****
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