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English National Ballet Swan Lake at the London Coliseum review: being the heir is no feather bed either

Derek Deane’s plush production asks much of its dancers, but they delivered on the night

Evening Standard

Feed your soul: the 31-day classical music diet for January

From gentle awakening to explosive fanfare, duelling pianos to one chill lone voice, expand your horizons with a month’s worth of classical ear-openers

The Guardian - UK

The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute review – a turkey with all the trimmings

A girl’s toys come to life in this nonsensical animated Christmas mashup of Tchaikovsky and Mozart

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English National Ballet’s Nutcracker at the London Coliseum review: a festive treat

Elegant and danced with assurance, though emotionally the stakes remain sluggish

Evening Standard

Silencing Russian music plays into Putin’s hands

Letters: Readers on the Ukrainian culture minister’s call for a boycott of Russian culture, in protest at the invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty review – doing the fairytale twist

Crammed with the choreographer’s trademark wit and OTT theatrics, this is an irresistible spin on the story

The Guardian - UK

The ultimate pre-Christmas treat!

It’s that time of the year again, when festive afternoon teas are being rolled out to ensure we get ourselves into the mood for Christmas. Guru picks our top three, in no particular order.

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The Nutcracker review – the Royal Ballet’s winter warmer

This sumptuously designed production is a treat if you don’t dwell on the dramatic flaws and just enjoy the magical music and performances

The Guardian - UK

Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House review: a crisp, sweet treat that’s never cloying

Show us a more festive production, we’ll wait

Evening Standard

Ukraine calls on western allies to boycott Russian culture

Minister defends step in ‘civilisational battle’ but says it would not amount to ‘cancelling Tchaikovsky’

The Guardian - UK

Romanian National Philharmonic Orch/Smbatyan review – Vengerov’s virtuoisty raises the temperature

The contemporary works were unengaging, but the Romanian Orchestra’s Tchaikovsky enthralled, and Vengerov’s bravura reading of Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto closed the concert in spectacular style

The Guardian - UK

The West Australian Ballet's Swan Lake brings the story to Perth – but the Noongar elements never feel completely integrated

Review: Swan Lake, West Australian Ballet

The Conversation

Holiday things to do in Chicago: Myriad spins on ‘The Nutcracker’ arriving on area stages

From art deco to hip-hop to an immersive experience, “The Nutcracker” remains a holiday dance favorite.

Chicago Sun-Times

Julie Cunningham & Company review – holding the moment

In this double bill, a queer response to Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky, the dancing is direct, controlled and compelling

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In Kyiv, I saw Ukrainians on the frontlines of a very real culture war

For many in Ukraine, this is a war of ‘decolonisation’ – and that includes Russia’s celebrated artistic heritage, says Charlotte Higgins

Evening Standard

Londoner’s Diary: Cancelling Russian art is ‘stupid’, says Ralph Fiennes

In today’s Diary: Ralph Fiennes on Russia / Laura Kuenssberg in Vogue / Pity Bond, says 007 author / Tom Hiddleston incognito at Zawe Ashton screening / Tories’ Lib Dem love-in

The Guardian - UK

Prom 38: Philharmonia/Santtu-Matias Rouvali review – raucous but undemanding

Rouvali’s Proms debut as principal conductor of the Philharmonia could have been more challenging; while violinist Jennifer Koh was understated on Missy Mazzoli’s Procession

ABC News

Riddells Creek's James McDonell prepares to tour with Australian Ballet

James McDonell grew up in the Macedon Ranges surrounded by dogs, cats, some pet sheep, and alpacas. Now, he's set to star in the Australian Ballet's Swan Lake Variations.

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The 5 best films from the 2022 Sydney Film Festival

Back to June again, after the disruption of the last couple of years, and the twin festivals of light – Vivid and the Sydney Film Festival – once again galvanise the city.

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The five best films from the 2022 Sydney Film Festival

After two years of disrucoption, the Sydney Film Festival is back. Here are the top picks for best films from among the 40 or so I managed to catch.

The Guardian - UK

Cutting works by Russian artists is ‘stupid’, says Pussy Riot member

Maria Alyokhina calls on artistic community to unite over Ukraine and repression in Russia

The Guardian - UK

‘How can I not get enraged?’ Russian director Serebrennikov on war, exile and his new opera

Despite run-ins with the authorities Kirill Serebrennikov stayed put – until the invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

The week in classical: Parsifal; Eugene Onegin; Scriabin: Poems of Ecstasy and Fire

Opera North’s new Wagner production is one to remember; OHP take on Tchaikovsky’s perfect opera; and Bold Tendencies go to town with Scriabin’s synaesthesia

Evening Standard

Eugene Onegin at Opera Holland Park review: this production’s staging undermines its intensity

Fine singers were not well-served by the stark design and out-of-focus direction

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: What is Ukrainian music, and what does it say about the war?

LOS ANGELES — The first week of May, I attended four concerts. All four, whether by chance or intent, had a connection with Ukraine. That was obvious the first day of May at a benefit concert for Ukraine put on by the Wende Museum and Jacaranda Music at the Robert…

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