In July 2016, the world of high art focused on the Bolshoi Ballet's rendition of Cheri , a story rooted in Colette’s legendary novellas. Choreographed by Martha Clarke, the piece is a haunting meditation on the inevitable passage of time and the fragility of beauty.

: The July 2016 performances were notable for their casting, often featuring soloists like Svetlana Lunkina , whose performance brought a deep, melancholic "breath of fresh air" to the classic role. A Deep Reflection

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To look back at "Cheri" through the lens of July 2016 is to view a period where classic literature was being aggressively re-translated into movement.

: It captures the moment just before Chéri’s world collapses in The Last of Chéri , where World War I serves as a violent pivot point from the Belle Époque into a modern, unrecognizably harsh reality.