The New York Times – Music:
He drew on Russian literature for his stage works and was an eager experimenter, inspired by folk tales, religious mysticism and melodrama.
Category: Bolshoi Ballet
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Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
The New York Times – Music:
As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
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Too Close to Putin? Institutions Vet Artists, Uncomfortably.
The New York Times – Music:
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led arts organizations to reconsider who performs, forcing them to confront questions about free speech and policing political views.
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Metropolitan Opera Says It Will Cut Ties With Pro-Putin Artists
The New York Times – Music:
The decision comes as arts institutions seek to distance themselves from some Russian performers amid the invasion of Ukraine.