The Irish Times

War brings new iron curtain down on Russia’s storied ballet stages

Ballet has long been a symbol of Russian culture. Now it is becoming a symbol of Russian isolation

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 16:44

Dehumanising Russians and denying individual autonomy are among Putin’s chief objectives

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 00:02

Concerts, dance recitals and exhibitions pulled over Vladimir Putin’s war

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 12:30

Valery Gergiev and the London Symphony Orchestra concentrate on the big picture

Fri Jan 08 2016 - 00:00

Shostakovich: Symphony No 9; Violin Concerto No 1Leonidas Kavakos (violin), Mariinsky Orchestra/Valery GergievMariinsky MAR 05243

Fri Jun 26 2015 - 00:00

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 00:00

Step-in conductor Francis here proves to be efficient and clear but ultimately disappointing

Fri Apr 11 2014 - 15:40

Fri Sept 27 2013 - 00:00

In person, outspoken Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko has a self-confidence that comes across as disarmingly matter-of-fact

Wed Sept 04 2013 - 01:00

Barry Banks (tenor), London Philharmonic Choir, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra/Colin DavisLSO Live LSO 0729

Fri Mar 29 2013 - 00:00