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The choral writing, in Sardinian dialect, reflects the traditional canto a tenore, giving it an earthy, ritualistic flavor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

"The dance floor is not just a place, it's a threshold: A ritualistic space where movement replaces language."

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

Marked by its stark staging and ritualistic intensity, the work remains one of the most enduring interpretations of Ravel's best-known work and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

From Barron's Feb. 25, 2026

During Tutankhamun's lifetime, for instance, people in Crete were linked to the so-called "poppy goddess" in clearly ritualistic settings.

From Science Daily Dec. 18, 2025

I decide to talk to her about it later, when we’re not in the middle of a ritualistic ceremony.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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