Cesare Pugni – genius or scoundrel?

Ballet historian and journalist, Irina Sorokina tells the story of the Italian composer Cesare Pugni as we mark 150 years from his death.

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Riccardo Drigo – Part Four

Irina Sorokina’s article on the life and work of Riccardo Drigo continues with the recount of the most important years of the composer’s career at the Mariinskij Theatre.

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