The Estonian American conductor Paavo Järvi chose to remain in Moscow temporarily to lead a Russian youth orchestra: “I felt a responsibility.”
Author: JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ
Pressed About Putin, Russian Conductor Quits Bolshoi and French Posts
The Bolshoi music director, Tugan Sokhiev, said he was “asked to choose one cultural tradition” over another and denounce President Putin for invading Ukraine.
Too Close to Putin? Institutions Vet Artists, Uncomfortably.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led arts organizations to reconsider who performs, forcing them to confront questions about free speech and policing political views.
Anna Netrebko, Diva With Putin Ties, Is Out at the Metropolitan Opera
The Met said she would not appear for two seasons, and possibly more, after declining to comply with its demand that she repudiate her public support for Putin.
Global Tours Were Key for Orchestras. Then the Pandemic Hit.
Two years after the coronavirus paralyzed classical music, ensembles are again returning to the global stage. But they face significant challenges.
Li Yundi Is Detained in China on Suspicion of Prostitution
Li Yundi, a famous performer, was accused of soliciting a woman, state news outlets said. Officials often use such accusations against their enemies.
Musicians Flee Afghanistan, Fearing Taliban Rule
Dozens of artists and teachers from a prominent music school that promoted girls’ education left the country, but more remain behind. “The mission is not complete,” its founder said.
Bolshoi Performer Is Killed in Onstage Accident
The man, in his late 30s, was crushed during a scene change as the opera “Sadko” was performed before an audience, the theater said.
Taiwan Was a Covid Haven for Performers. Then Cases Flared.
One of the few places where performances continued steadily for much of the pandemic has had to shut down theaters just as they are reopening elsewhere.