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.
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The Stakes Are Sky-High for a ‘Ring’ Coming to the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:
For Richard Jones, the director of a staging that will open in London and later travel to New York, this is a third attempt at Wagner’s epic.