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: MusicAeterna
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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.
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Teodor Currentzis and MusicAeterna Face Scrutiny Over Russian Ties
The New York Times – Music:
Teodor Currentzis and the ensemble MusicAeterna have faced backlash in the West over their partnership with a state-owned bank in Russia.
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Ukraine Benefit Featuring Russian Ensemble Is Canceled in Vienna
The New York Times – Music:
Organizers said they canceled a performance by MusicAeterna after the Ukrainian ambassador in Austria expressed concern about featuring Russian artists.