Witch-haunts and the magic of love

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January 07, 2010

The Bergen International Festival, Den Nye Opera (the New Opera) and the Norwegian Armed Forces Band, Western Norway combine forces to produce a large-scale opera during the 2010 festival in the beautiful surroundings of the historic parade ground at Bergenhus Fortress.

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