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Osipova's Force of Nature: Paint, Area Rugs and Stools, Oh My!

Natalia Osipova in Giselle
© Julieta Cervantes
Natalia Osipova in Isadora
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Reece Clarke and Natalia Osipova in Valse Triste
© Julieta Cervantes
Jason Kittelberger, Natalia Osipova, Marcelino Sambé in Weight of It
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“The final scene, with Osipova spreading flower petals all over the stage, was breathtaking”
Reviewed at New York City Center, New York City on 21 January 2023
5 Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan (Sir Frederick Ashton)
Valse triste (Alexei Ratmansky)
Ashes (Natalia Osipova, Jason Kittelberger)
Giselle (Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot)
Natalia Osipova, Dancer
Jason Kittelberger, Dancer
Yasmine Naghdi, Dancer
Marcelino Sambé, Dancer
Reece Clarke, Dancer
ABT presents the classics with slightly uneven results
***11
National Ballet of Japan revives Ashton's beloved Cinderella
****1
Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée: the most joyous of ballets
****1
The Royal Ballet School: a triumphant display of excellence throughout
*****
ABT: Ashton's Sylvia showcases the entire company
*****
Ballet Central at the Linbury: keen to prove its versatility
***11
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