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Work: Checkmate

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ComposerBliss, Arthur (1891-1975)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Work typeDance
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Birmingham Royal Ballet's Autumn Glory: a smorgasbord of ballet delights

War on a chess board; simplicity and purity of line; and a rollicking Victorian nonsense musical—all rolled into one evening in London this week. Autumn Glory was a true mixed bag of styles and tempos, and recalled Birmingham Royal Ballet’s heritage that had its beginnings at Sadlers Wells Theatre.
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