The New York Times – Music:
A Teodor Currentzis concert at the Wiener Festwochen was canceled after the Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv, also on the program, raised concerns about his ties to Russia.
Category: Currentzis, Teodor I
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Jay Schwartz’s Music Reflects a Past of Oceans and Deserts
The New York Times – Music:
The composer’s latest work, “Theta,” born of the pandemic, loss and long swims in open water, is premiering in Germany.
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Review: The War in Ukraine Looms Over an Orchestra’s Debut
The New York Times – Music:
Utopia is the latest project from Teodor Currentzis, whose home ensemble has faced scrutiny over its ties to Russian state funding.
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Star Maestro With Russian Ties to Depart German Orchestra
The New York Times – Music:
Teodor Currentzis, who has faced scrutiny for his association with a Russian bank, will step down as chief conductor of the SWR Symphony Orchestra in 2025.
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Under Pressure to Cut Russian Ties, Maestro Forms New Orchestra
The New York Times – Music:
Teodor Currentzis, who has been criticized for his association with a Russian bank, has enlisted European benefactors to finance his new group, Utopia.
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The Classical Music Event of the Summer Is in Salzburg’s Shadow
The New York Times – Music:
With surprising concerts performed at the highest level, the Ouverture Spirituelle is part of the Salzburg Festival but outshines it.