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The instantly-recognisable, symphonic score was given the lover’s touch by conductor, Vadim Nikitin; caressed in the melancholic, slow sections and energetically encouraged wherever appropriate

The fireworks – when they came – were explosive, Viktoria Tereshkina and Kimin Kim igniting the Royal Opera House stage in a frenzy of effervescent footwork.

The Mariinsky Ballet presents La Bayadère, here performed by a stellar cast with Diana Vishneva, Kimin Kim and Viktoria Tereshkina in the lead roles.

Ratmansky's Concerto DSCH proves the perfect show opener, before the Mariinsky Ballet reclaims Sasha Waltz's Sacre.

The YAGP Gala showcases young dancers who will go on to lead the world's ballet companies.

Internationally-renowned dancers perform a diverse range of choreography for the Russian Ballet Icons Gala's tenth anniversary.