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Shoko Nakamura in the Rose Adagio from The Sleeping Beauty © Fukuko Iiyama

BALLET TheNewClassic 2026 is a bold new approach to classical ballet in Tokyo

By Naomi Mori, 01 August 2026

Ballet TheNewClassic 2026, brought a fresh look to the standard ballet gala, collaborating with fashion designers and musicians, creating new choreography and bringing a new audience from the fashion world.

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Tokyo

01 Aug 2026

BALLET TheNewClassic 2026 is a bold new approach to classical ballet

By Naomi Mori

Daisuke Ohyama (Katsushika Hokusai) © Mihaela Bodlovic

Glasgow

East meets West in Dai Fujikura’s The Great Wave at Scottish Opera

By David Smythe, 12 February 2026

Stuart Stratford conducts the world premiere of Fujikura’s opera about Hokusai’s image at Scottish Opera, with Satoshi Miyagi directing with his Japanese creative team.

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Glasgow

12 Feb 2026

East meets West in Dai Fujikura’s The Great Wave at Scottish Opera

By David Smythe