Hedda Gabler = Art ♡
Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler has absolutely horrific themes and characters. But the Norwegian National Ballet's execution and communication of it as dance is absolutely brilliant!
Great combination of music, dance and storytelling
“Calabash Tales” combines music, dance and storytelling, and is a concert with traditional African instruments. The dancing was very good, a bit like ballet, and there was a real African rainforest atmosphere in the hall. In addition, they were very creative with the instruments and they were very good with how they were with the audience, they were good with the story.
We thought it was really fun and we enjoyed the songs and the story, even though some of us only got to the end. We also liked how they got us clapping and singing. We think young people will enjoy it.
Published
October 23, 2025
Young Voices on the Music Market 2025
Young Voices collaborates annually with Marked for musikk in Larvik, where a local editorial team of young people follows the event and reflects on the concerts and performances they see on an ongoing basis. The editorial team in 2025 consists of Vesa, Emma, Stine, Betiel, Eline and Lea who are in 9th grade at Mellomhagen Junior High School.
Cast:
Solo Diarra – Ngoni, Djembe, Calabash, talking drum
Bafana Nhlapo- Small percussion (Cup and shakers)
Sarjo Sankareh – Dancer, choreographer and narrator
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