Royal Swedish Ballet Royal Swedish Ballet The Royal Swedish Ballet is one of the oldest ballet companies in Europe. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, King Gustav III founded the ballet in 1773 as a part of his national cultural project in response to the French and Italian dominance in this field; he also founded the Royal Swedish Opera and the Royal Dramatic Theatre. All of these were initially located in the old theatre of Bollhuset. The troupe was founded with the opening of the Royal Swedish Opera, which has served as its home since that time. In 1773, the cultural professions of acting, opera-singing
Music Inspired by Lord of the Rings (Bo Hansson album) Music Inspired by Lord of the Rings (Bo Hansson album) Music Inspired by Lord of the Rings is an instrumental progressive rock album by Swedish musician Bo Hansson. As its title suggests, it is a concept album based on author J. R. R. Tolkien's high fantasy novel, "The Lord of the Rings". The album was originally issued in Sweden in late 1970, under the Swedish title of "Sagan om ringen", and was subsequently re-released internationally as "Music Inspired by Lord of the Rings" in September 1972. The album reached the Top 40 of the UK Album Chart and was eventually