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Work: Song of the Earth

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ComposerMahler, Gustav (1860-1911)
PeriodRomantic
Work typeDance
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ENB: Song of the Earth /La Sylphide

ENB’s double-bill lurches, rather jarring, across centuries dividing a nineteenth century canonical romantic ballet from the streamlined expressionism of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1965 Song of the Earth. 
****1
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MacMillan celebrations continue in London

Two complex works of genius, showing different aspects of the suffering of women, bring together The Royal Ballet and English National Ballet to honour Sir Kenneth MacMIllan 
****1
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The Royal Ballet in New York

These dancers know how to play comedy with such deft assurance that you barely realize they aren’t using words.
***11
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ENB tours MacMillan's Song of the Earth this Autumn

Going from strength to strength under the leadership of Tamara Rojo, English National Ballet presents MacMillan's Song of the Earth as part of nationwide celebrations of the choreographer's formidable legacy.