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Boston Ballet demonstrates versatility of its company and art form in latest production

By Kathryn Maus, 11 May 2014
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Reviewed at Citizens Bank Opera House, Boston on 8 May 2014
Programme
D.M.J. 1953-1977 (Petr Zuska)
Cacti (Alexander Ekman)
Études (Harald Lander)
Performers
Boston Ballet
Jonathan McPhee, Conductor
Boston Ballet Orchestra
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Kathryn Maus
Kathryn Maus
Kathryn is a former dancer and lifelong patron of the arts. She holds a degree in Art History from Tufts University and is currently studying Arts Administration at Boston University while working in higher education fundraising and development.