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December 2024

Classical CDs: Christmas 2024

The Pirates of Penzance, English National Opera review - fresh energy in clear-sighted G&S

Merchant Ivory review - fascinating documentary about the director and producer's long partnership

theartsdesk Q&A: filmmakers Guy Maddin, Evan and Galen Johnson on 'Rumours'

Music Reissues Weekly: John Leyton - Lone Rider The Holloway Road Sessions 1960-1962

Julia Holter, Islington Assembly Hall review - shelter from the storm in experimental delight

Nocturnes review - the sounds of the rainforest transport you a remote region of the Himalayas

Cinderella, Royal Ballet review - inspiring dancing, but not quite casting the desired spell

Christmas with Connaught Brass, Milton Court review - delightful seasonal fare from Bach to Boulanger

Ballet Shoes, Olivier Theatre review - reimagined classic with a lively contemporary feel

The Commander review - the good Italian

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