The New York Times – Music:
The decision comes as arts institutions seek to distance themselves from some Russian performers amid the invasion of Ukraine.
Category: Gergiev, Valery
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Review: Upended by Global Conflict, the Vienna Philharmonic Plays On
The New York Times – Music:
Yannick Nézet-Séguin picked up the baton at Carnegie Hall, after a conductor with ties to Vladimir Putin was dropped amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Valery Gergiev Faces Removal From Podiums Over Support for Putin
The New York Times – Music:
The Munich Philharmonic and other institutions threatened to cut ties with the Russian conductor unless he denounced the invasion of Ukraine.
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Valery Gergiev, a Putin Supporter, Will Not Conduct at Carnegie Hall
The New York Times – Music:
The star maestro, scheduled to lead three high-profile Vienna Philharmonic concerts this week, will not appear after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Global Tours Were Key for Orchestras. Then the Pandemic Hit.
The New York Times – Music:
Two years after the coronavirus paralyzed classical music, ensembles are again returning to the global stage. But they face significant challenges.