LADO

AUDIENCE REACTION - Japan, October/ November 2006

"... If I was born again, I would like to be born a Croat, so I could dance these beautiful dances with LADO"

WHERE MAGAZINE - HOLLYWOOD

"On an international scale, LADO has famous dancers, singers and musicians, who have thrilled us with magical dances, colourful costumes and a wonderful interpretation of Croatian folklore."

THE NEW YORK TIMES - NEW YORK

"LADOthe Folk Dance Ensemble, began its visit in the City Centre. There is nothing more moving. An image of pure style and class is presented here."

IL MATTINO - NAPOLI

"Let us remember their tremendous success at EXPO 67, where LADO was considered the best folklore ensemble of its time. This is best proven once again by last night's show at the San Carlo Theatre, where we were introduced to a uniquely original program, in which every number was spectacular."

FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG - FRANKFURT

"This is an example of irresistible folklore charm, a demonstaration of an unrestrained lifelong happiness, and a diverse composition of national dances and music.This image, full of lively colours, has once again thrilled its audience."

LA BOURSE EGYPTIENNE - CAIRO

"Their lavish costumes, dances and songs, display an amazing unity and perfect discipline. Fast paced rythms are executed with mind boggling precision and skill. The ensemble manages to perform dances from various regions of Croatia with such expertise, so that practically every show in itself is a small masterpiece."

IL CITTADINO - GENOVA

"In this time of confusion and lack of spontaneity, a message of pure serenity and an instinctive longing for simple tradition is a life saving element. A passion and attachment to historic traditions, passed on from one generation to the next, exudes from the artistry of the Zagreb ensemble, which makes it one of the best folklore groups in the world."

HELSINKIN SANOMAT - HELSINKI

"We are dealing with an ensemble which belongs among the best. An amazingly interesting program, both distinctive and diverse, presented us with an animated, high quality performance."

LA DERNIERE HEURE - BRUXELLES

"Perhaps the most entertaining performance among the many guest ensembles, which we were able to see."

DZENNIK LODZKIE - LODZ

"LADO effortlessly continues the purest source of national artistry. Wherever this ensemble may show up, it carries along with it artistic triumph."

LA SECCION - MONTEVIDEO

"LADO dancers presented an amazing show, full of grace and character, which carried much enthusiasm. But it isn't only this aspect which excites us. Here, we also have an elegant, emotional, and artistic creation. National costumes, characterized by specific regions of Croatia, are remarkably beautiful.The dancers win over the audience with their abilities.Everything is so spontaneous, that the spectator finds themself believing to be among the actual villagers, as supposed to artists. It is as if one has been led through a foreign land, seduced by its beauty."

PRAVDA UCRAINE - KIEV

"This is a superb group, distinctive for its performing culture. Characteristically, every dance is accompanied by singing, where one sees that the performers are not only amazing dancers, but amazing singers as well."

AFTONBLADET - STOCKHOLM

"It has been a long time since Stockholm has seen such a theatre performance. Boundless amounts of colour, rythm and delight are graciously offered to the audience."

EL MERCURIO - VALPARAISO

"Not one person left the theatre without saying a word of praise for this wonderful performance, expression of culture, great taste and temperament; such a unique performance presented simply and powerfully."

DAILY MAIL - LONDON

"Today the LADO dancers surprised us with their stunning talent, speed and strength of style."

GAZETTE DE BIARRITZ - BIARRITZ

""This presentation was a group triumph, which consisted of true artists."

GLA SEGUNDA - SANTIAGO

"LADO dancers bring along a sense of wind from the mountains and scents of the valleys."

IL LAVORO - GENOVA

"Rarely has a folklore ensemble been able to touch upon all our musical senses on such a grand measure. Extreme modern culture has made it difficult to know one's earthly breath. Anyone who has forgotten the taste of fresh spring water has a spiritual responsibility to attend tonight's second LADO performance."

SOVJETSKA KULTURA - MOSCOW

"LADO's concert presents a symphony of movement and sound"

AFTENPOSTEN - OSLO

"An encounter with the LADO ensemble became a grand experience and a display of authentic high class folklore.Briefly stated: folklore artistry at its best."

TOUTE LA DANSE - PARIZ

"Their amazing energy most likely stems from practice; but their stature, work and beautiful presence comes out of their love of dance, and the pleasure experienced by dancing together."

WESTFALEN BLATT - BIELEFELD

"It was so brilliant, that something more brilliant cannot be imagined."

LA NACION - SANTIAGO

"Every dance which LADO performed held true to the character of each region from north to south. There was not an ounce of insincerity. It was natural beauty and at times it seemed as if we were taking in the life of a dancer."

ZEMEDELSKE NOVINY - PRAGUE

"Each dance was greater than the previous. The community was thrilled with the perfect execution and beauty of the songs and dances."

LE PEUPLE - BRUXELLES

"LADO offers its audience a graceful fresco which hums and shimmers."

NATIONAL ZEITUNG - BERLIN

"What makes this ensemble stand out among the many different folklore groups is the uniqness of their performances, which are done with an unquestionable passion to preserve the purity of folklore, regardless of the fact that individual numbers differentiate from one another. The dancers' abilities are praise worthy; a lifelong joy surged from the ensemble's performance, as well as from the young people who have completely dedicated themselves to their songs and dances and conquered everything with superior ease."

BERGEN TIDENDE - BERGEN

"It was a once in a lifetime experience. There was speed, tension, precision and artistic accomplishment, the joy of dance. It was folklore which impressed; real professional folklore of the highest quality."

THE JERUSALEM POST - JERUSALEM

"In brief, LADO was exactly as fresh and entertaining as folklore can and should be. LADO is one of the best."

THE NEW YORK TIMES - NEW YORK

"... LADO remains what it has always been: One of the biggest folklore ensembles in the world. An extremely polished program, carried out in the Symphony Space, highlighted all the characteristics of this group.LADO draws its audience in with the depth of their material and the diversity of their performances."