The New York Times – Music:
A concert to benefit relief efforts featured a young Ukrainian singer, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” and the Met’s prima donna of the moment.
Category: Gelb, Peter
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On a Stage 5,000 Miles Away, He Sings for His Family in Ukraine
The New York Times – Music:
At the Metropolitan Opera, the bass-baritone Vladyslav Buialskyi has become a symbol of his country’s struggles.
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Metropolitan Opera Will Host Concert in Support of Ukraine
The New York Times – Music:
“We want Putin to know he is the enemy of artists and that we are united against his horrific actions,” the company’s general manager said.
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Anna Netrebko, Diva With Putin Ties, Is Out at the Metropolitan Opera
The New York Times – Music:
The Met said she would not appear for two seasons, and possibly more, after declining to comply with its demand that she repudiate her public support for Putin.
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Valery Gergiev and Anna Netrebko's Putin Ties Threaten Their Careers
The New York Times – Music:
The Russian conductor Valery Gergiev and the diva Anna Netrebko have lost engagements because of their ties to Putin, as geopolitics and music collide once again.
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Valery Gergiev and Anna Netrebko's Putin Ties Threaten Their Careers
The New York Times – Music:
The Russian conductor Valery Gergiev and the diva Anna Netrebko have lost engagements because of their ties to Putin, as geopolitics and music collide once again.
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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.
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The Met Opera’s New Season: What We Want to See
The New York Times – Music:
After a long streak without canceled performances that continued through the Omicron surge, the company announced ambitious plans for 2022-23.
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Yannick Nézet-Séguin Is Now New York’s Conductor
The New York Times – Music:
After facing anger during a prolonged labor dispute, the Met Opera’s music director has returned to the podium, emphasizing new work.