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Italian Festival Cancels Appearance by Russian Conductor With Ties to Putin
Some lawmakers in Italy had argued that Valery Gergiev’s planned appearance sent the wrong message as Europe strives to remain united in its support for Ukraine.
Controversy Strikes as Italy Cancels Russian Conductor's Concert
A classical concert in Italy, featuring Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, was canceled following backlash due to his links to President Putin. Scheduled at the Reggia di Caserta, leaders and activists pushed for cancellation amidst heightened tensions after the Ukraine invasion.
Italian Concert Organizers Cancel Gergiev Performance Amid Backlash Over Kremlin Ties
Concert organizers in Italy have canceled a performance by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev following mounting criticism over his ties to the Kremlin, the Italian news outlet ANSA reported Monday. Gergiev,
How is this possible? Navalny's widow* demands to cancel Gergiev in Italy
Yulia Navalnaya* called on the Italian authorities to cancel the performance of the Russian conductor, People's Artist of the Russian Federation Valery Gergiev at the Un'estate da RE festival in southern Italy.
Russian Maestro, Shunned in West Over Putin Support, Will Conduct in Italy
Valery Gergiev, an ally of Vladimir V. Putin, is set to conduct in Western Europe for the first time since institutions there cut ties over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Pro-Putin Conductor’s Italian Concert Sparks Furor as Alexei Navalny’s Widow Calls for Cancellation
A concert in Italy featuring Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, who has ties to Putin, is sparking a furor following protests by Alexei Navalny’s wife.
Russian Conductor Valery Gergiev Sparks Outrage in Italy Over Putin Ties Before Caserta Concert
Controversy surrounds conductor Valery Gergiev’s upcoming concert in Italy, linked to his ties with Putin and recent political backlash in Europe.
Italy minister warns concert with pro-Putin conductor risks turning into propaganda coup
The wife of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is urging Italy to cancel a concert by a Russian conductor who has been shunned in the West since the invasion of Ukraine. Valery Gergiev is scheduled to perform on July 27 at a festival in the Reggia di Caserta palace near Naples,
Italy concert of pro-Putin conductor Gergiev cancelled
Italy's Royal Palace of Caserta said Monday it was cancelling a weekend concert of pro-Kremlin maestro Valery Gergiev -- a close supporter of Vladimir Putin -- after an uproar from politicians and Kremlin critics.
Caserta concert by 'Putin's friend' Gergiev cancelled
The management of the Reggia di Caserta palace said Monday that it has cancelled a concert by Russian conductor and Vladimir Putin friend Valery Gergiev that had been scheduled to take place on July 27 as part of its 'Un'Estate da Re' (King's Summer) festival.
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Is Art Ever Just Art? The Surprising Firestorm Over Gergiev’s Italian Comeback
When the name of Valery Gergiev popped up on a bill for Italy’s Un’Estate da Re festival, it was not simply another summer concert promotion it was an incendiary spark thrown onto the dry wood of ...
Italy Faces Calls to Cancel Concert Led by Pro-Putin Conductor
ROME (Reuters) -The wife of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is urging Italy to cancel a concert by a Russian ...