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Yuri Grigorovich, Bolshoi ballet’s artistic powerhouse, dies aged 98 • May 20, 2025, 4:06 AM ET (South China Morning Post)

Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome' • Apr. 29, 2025, 11:19 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia • Bolshoy Teatr
Date	c. 1775 - present

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