Italian concert by Putin-linked Russian conductor called off after outcry

Thousands, including Alexei Navalny’s widow, signed letter objecting to performance by Valery Gergiev, a close ally of Russian presidentA concert in Italy by a top Russian conductor with close ties to Vladimir Putin has been cancelled after a widespread outcry.Valery Gergiev, who has repeatedly expressed support for the Russian president, had been scheduled to lead a local orchestra at a music festival on 27 July at Reggia di Caserta, a former Bourbon palace close to Naples. But the management of the Unesco world heritage site said in a brief statement on Monday that his performance had been cancelled. Continue reading...

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