Royal Swedish Ballet in The Emperor

By Sofia Nyblom, 08 February 2014

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Reviewed at Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm on 7 February 2014

Exposition and the body (Ludwig van Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto)

Gaîté Suédoise (Jacques Offenbach, Gaité Parisienne, suite 1 and 2 for two cellos) (Jo Strømgren)

Royal Swedish Ballet

David Björkman, Conductor

Royal Swedish Orchestra

Terés Löf, Piano

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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

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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

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

****1

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Maggie Foyer, 26th May

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

****1

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Graham Watts, 9th April

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

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Ballet in Bern: Kontraste takes a mixed reception

Sarah Batschelet, 1st March

In the Swiss capital city,the Tanzcompagnie Konzert Theater Bern recently danced a two-part programme of riveting works by Sharon Eyal and Jo Strømgren.

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Sofia Nyblom

Sofia Nyblom is a Swedish arts journalist, critic, presenter and radio and tv-producer. With a background as a professionally trained singer, she today prefers watching opera and singing in choir - and she loves dance. Twitter: @nyblomsofia. Her website is here.

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