The summer tour of the Bolshoi Theater artists was at the final stage of planning, but they were canceled due to the situation with Russia conducting a military operation in Ukraine
The Royal Theater “Covent Garden” in London canceled the tour of the artists of the Bolshoi Theater due to the situation in Ukraine. This was reported TASS site official.
“The Bolshoi Ballet’s summer tour of the Royal Theater Covent Garden was in the final stages of planning. Unfortunately, under the current circumstances, the tour cannot take place, ”said the representative of the theater.
Carnegie Hall cancels performances by Gergiev and Matsuev
Against the backdrop of the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24, performances by conductor Valery Gergiev and pianist Denis Matsuev were also cancelled. Their performances were to take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
The press service of Carnegie Hall reported that instead of Gergiev, the Vienna Philharmonic will be conducted by Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. It was about three performances – from 25 to 27 February.