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Matthew Bourne's radical take on Romeo and Juliet returns to Sadler's Wells following its sell-out first run there four years ago
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The Royal Ballet’s new production of Cinderella, one of the Ashton jewels in its repertoire, is sumptuous, enchanting and thoroughly entertaining
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As the Royal Ballet brings back Romeo and Juliet with a roster of exciting new casts, Culture Whisper talks to two of the company’s brand-new Romeos
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Sergei Polunin’s specially commissioned Romeo and Juliet has finally made it to a packed Royal Albert Hall for a twice-postponed one-off performance
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Booking opens 16 Nov for two three-act ballets, a new family opera, plus Mozart, Handel and Puccini
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Classical Music
An uplifting musical journey through the darkest of times to a brighter future, at the home of the chamber music ensemble
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Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet will be screened in cinemas nationwide on 22 October, following a sell-out run at Sadler's Wells
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As her choreographic career takes off, Ruth Brill talks to Culture Whisper about turning Prokofiev’s Peter into a girl and working with the budding dancers of London Children’s Ballet
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The Royal Ballet opened this season’s lengthy run of Kenneth MacMillan’s masterful Romeo and Juliet by showcasing the first of a wide range of casts
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Classical Music
A barnstorming symphony and virtuoso piano concerto are performed with Russian spirit by a soloist and conductor who share the composers' roots
Last Chance
Classical Music
A meltingly beautiful early symphony and a dynamic piano concerto rejoice in the thrills of an icy chill
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Classical Music
With world-class playing and soloists, the RPO series would be a a wonderful introduction to concert-going
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Classical Music
Modern in outlook, steeped in classicism, rejoicing in traditional folk music and written by a citizen of the world, the seven symphonies of Prokofiev are little power packs of pleasure
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Classical Music
Celebrations of Shakespeare 400 climax with a star-studded gala concert directed by Simon Callow featuring Dominic West and Anna Chancellor
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Classical Music
Martha Agerich joins the Russia's greatest orchestra for a one-of-a-kind anniversary concert
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Classical Music
The world's greatest orchestra return to London with Daniele Gatti, their new chief conductor
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Classical Music
The award-winning Czech quartet return to London for an unprecedented second Radio 3 Lunchtime residency
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Classical Music
The dazzlingly talented young pianist showcases his full versatility at St John's Smith Square
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Classical Music
Superstar pianist Lang Lang rejoins Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia for a diverse trio of concerts