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.
Category: War and Armed Conflicts
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President Volodymyr Zelensky Gives Emotional Speech at the Grammys
The New York Times – Music:
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, made a plea for support before John Legend performed, sharing the stage with a poet and a singer from Ukraine.
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Ukrainians Fill Streets With Music, Echoing Past War Zones
The New York Times – Music:
In subway stations and apartment buildings, artists are playing Bach, Vivaldi and folk songs.
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A Conductor on Why He Stayed in Russia After the Invasion Began
The New York Times – Music:
The Estonian American conductor Paavo Järvi chose to remain in Moscow temporarily to lead a Russian youth orchestra: “I felt a responsibility.”
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Major Music Companies Pause Business in Russia
The New York Times – Music:
The three major record conglomerates and the touring giant Live Nation are suspending operations over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while individual artists have canceled tour dates.