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10 versions of ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet you can stream this Christmas

Leave your Grinches, Scrooges, Red Ryder BB guns and Hans Grubers behind.

The Mary Sue

Choreographer of Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker reflects on ‘enduringly popular’ show

The 99-year-old spoke about his ballet production, reflecting on its ‘special moments’.

Evening Standard

Last Christmas by Wham! tops vote for song to mark start of festive season

The hit, which took 39 years to become a Christmas number one, topped the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s poll.

Evening Standard

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Tchaikovsky was not tragic but had a ‘Monty Python’ sense of humour, says biographer

A new book claims that the Russian composer is not the tormented genius he is portrayed as, but a fun-loving man with ‘a fabulous life’

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty online from anywhere

Here's how you can watch Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty online, ready for when it airs on Christmas Day.

WhatToWatch

How The Nutcracker became the most popular ballet in the world – and a holiday colossus

At dance companies around the world, ‘Nutcracker’ season is in full swing. Clémence Michallon speaks to dancers and critics about the show that has become a staple across countries and generations

The Independent UK

Now Christmas joy is too "woke" for MAGA

When the "war on woke" is over, the only entertainment left for Trump cultists will be Dear Leader's speeches

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From Tchaikovsky to Pankhurst, the quiet love stories of history's queer musicians

Classical music doesn't have a particularly radical reputation, but that doesn't mean that queer culture hasn't been thriving for centuries within its ranks.

ABC News

As Ukraine’s culture minister, I’m asking you to boycott Tchaikovsky until this war is over

Russia is trying to destroy our nation’s history. Alongside sanctions, let’s pause performances of Kremlin-favoured works, says Oleksandr Tkachenko, Ukraine’s minister of culture

The Guardian - UK

Tchaikovsky's brilliance to be heard at Neilson Hays Library

Neilson Hays Library will present two rounds of the "Brahms Tchaikovsky Concert" on Friday and Saturday at 7pm.

Bangkok Post

Cardiff orchestra defends move to cut Tchaikovsky from concert

1812 Overture features cannon fire and other Russian composers will feature later in year, says director

The Guardian - UK

Tchaikovsky Is Canceled

The Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra scrubbed the famed composer from an upcoming program, calling his music "inappropriate at this time."

Reason

Cardiff Philharmonic removes Tchaikovsky performance over Ukraine conflict

Orchestra faces ridicule over decision to remove Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture

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