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A balletic take on Turandot in Hong Kong

By Kevin Ng, 12 February 2015
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“Weir has pared down the complicated story to its emotional essence”
Reviewed at Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong on 7 February 2015
Programme
Turandot (Natalie Weir)
Performers
Hong Kong Ballet
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Kevin Ng
Kevin Ng
Kevin Ng, a Chartered Accountant based in Hong Kong, started reviewing dance in 1997. He has contributed to many publications including The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal Asia, Hong Kong Economic Journal, Time Out Hong Kong, St. Petersburg Times, Ballet Review(New York) and Ballet 2000 (Italy).