Bartók

Stravinsky

Duke  The Rite Bluebeard’s  of Castle  Spring

Duke Bluebeard’s Castle directed by DANIEL KRAMER The Rite of Spring directed by MICHAEL KEEGAN-DOLAN of Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre Conducted by EDWARD GARDNER 6 – 28 November 2009 7 performances only

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