Work: Theme and Variations

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Composer	Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893)
Period	Romantic
Work type	Dance

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LondonR:Evolution

Sadler's Wells Theatre, Oct 01, 02, 03, 04 mat, eve, 07, 08, 09 mat, eve, 10, 11 mat, eve

Tchaikovsky, Menotti, Willems, Strauss R.

George Balanchine; Martha Graham; William Forsythe; David Dawson; English National Ballet; Roberta Guidi di Bagno; Marco Filibeck; English National Ballet Philharmonic

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ParisRacines

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Opéra national de Paris: Opéra Bastille, Oct 06, 09, 12 mat, 15, 17, 18, 23, 24, 28, 29, Nov 06, 07, 10

Tchaikovsky, Bernstein, Gershwin

George Balanchine; Christopher Wheeldon; Mthuthuzeli November; Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris; Vello Pähn; Magda Willi; Erdem Moralioglu; Perry Silvey

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TokyoBallet Coffret 2026

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New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera House, 2026 Feb 06, 07 mat, eve, 08 mat

Bach, Piazzolla, Tchaikovsky

David Dawson; Hans van Manen; George Balanchine; National Ballet of Japan; Misato Tomita; Tokyo Symphony Orchestra; Yumiko Takeshima

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NYCB: Orpheus – once hot, now on life support

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Ivy Lin, 12 Oct

Someone at New York City Ballet needs to believe in Orpheus before they present it again.

**111

English National Ballet's Our Voices signals a new, exciting era

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Jonathan Gray, 21 Sep

English National Ballet appears refreshed and revitalised under its new artistic director.

****1

Moments and misses in American Ballet Theatre's American Splendor

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Erin Bomboy, 08 Jul

American Ballet Theatre shows its range with pieces from George Balanchine, Alonzo King, and Jessica Lang, but the dancing and choreography remain uneven throughout.

***11