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EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian icon Ivan Putrov is joined by Russian former Bolshoi prima ballerina Olga Smirnova at the Dance For Ukraine II gala on Sunday. Olga left her country in protest at the war, and Ivan tells us of the terrible personal cost to his family and home.

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Lynne Wake’s film about Ashton, available online, is a compelling glimpse into the way his great works are reinterpreted by new generations of dancers

Laura Jacobs on George Balanchine’s “Vienna Waltzes.”

First night in the theatre has its own rewards. Opera review by Robert Beale

The Polish virtuoso continues his journey through the music of his native land, bringing wit and delicate lyricism

The pianist gave a virtuosic but exquisitely controlled account of Liszt’s flamboyant First Piano Concerto, on a stunning night at the Proms that also featured exceptional playing of Sibelius and Strauss

Sibelius goes deepest, but airborne entertainment elevates Liszt and RIchard Strauss. Classical music review by David Nice

Dancers and singers share the lead roles in Tanztheater Wuppertal’s lucid version of the myth, set to Gluck’s score

The National Centre for the Performing Arts has since time immoral curated events for art lovers, ranging of events from Theatre, Western Classical Music and Hindustani Classical Music. Appended below are the screenings taking place in the month February’22. Eurydice by Matthew Aucoin Venue: Godrej Dance Theatre Date: Thursday, 17th February – 6.00 pm Eurydice is a reform