Valerij Gergijev
Valerij Gergijev is a renowned Russian conductor and a prominent figure in the classical music world, known for his dynamic conducting style and extensive work with major orchestras globally. He has been a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, often described as a cultural ambassador for the Kremlin, which has led to controversy surrounding his performances, especially in light of Russia's military actions in Ukraine. Gergijev's upcoming performance in Italy has sparked renewed debate over the intersection of art and politics, particularly regarding the use of European Union funds to support an artist with strong ties to the Russian government.
Born on Apr 02, 1953 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 9 | 3.00 | 0.52% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 52,999 | $530,000 | 2,781$ |
| Hungary | 2 | 3.50 | 0.16% | +10% | 9,660,351 | 17,279 | $160,000 | 286$ |
| Slovenia | 2 | 3.50 | 0.16% | +10% | 2,078,938 | 3,697 | $56,000 | 100$ |
| Totals | 13 | 21,838,554 | 73,975 | $746,000 | 3,167$ |
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Hungary:
Valerij Gergijev's concert was unexpectedly canceled in Italy due to his controversial ties to the Russian government.
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Slovenia:
Valerij Gergijev is a renowned conductor known for his virtuosity and controversial ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Sweden:
Valerij Gergijev is a Russian conductor who has faced criticism for his support of Putin and has had his concert canceled due to political pressure.
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Sweden:
Valerij Gergijev is a Russian conductor who has faced criticism for his support of Putin and has had his concert canceled due to political pressure.
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Sweden:
Valerij Gergijev is a Russian conductor whose concert was canceled due to political pressure.
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Sweden:
Valerij Gergijev is a Russian conductor who has faced criticism for his support of Putin and has had his concert in Italy canceled due to political pressure.
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Sweden:
Valerij Gergijev is a Russian conductor who has faced criticism for his support of Putin and has had his concert canceled due to political pressure.
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Sweden:
Valerij Gergijev is a Russian conductor who has faced criticism for his support of Putin and has had concerts canceled due to political pressure.
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Sweden:
Valerij Gergijev is a Kremlin-friendly Russian conductor whose concert was canceled due to pressure from politicians and critics of Putin.
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Sweden:
Valerij Gergijev is a Russian conductor whose concert was canceled due to pressure from politicians and critics of Putin.
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