Valery Gergiev
ItalyconductorMaleb. 19533.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Valery Gergiev is a renowned Russian conductor and artistic director, known for his dynamic performances and leadership of prestigious orchestras, including the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra. Born in 1953 in Moscow, he has gained international acclaim for his interpretations of Russian composers such as Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich, while also championing contemporary music. Gergiev has collaborated with many prominent artists and has conducted at major opera houses and festivals worldwide. He has been a pivotal figure in promoting Russian music and culture on the global stage.
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Valery Gergiev is noted as a supporter of Putin.
Quelli che «l’Ucraina ha già perso la guerra» (e invece ora i suoi droni colpiscono Mosca)Italy· 2026-06-20
Valery Gergiev is a conductor who had a close relationship with the Festspielhaus but was distanced due to his ties with Putin.
Tanzen für die Freiheit – das Nationalballett der Ukraine trotzt dem Krieg
Switzerland· 2026-03-02
Valery Gergiev is the artistic director and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre who presented the award.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev va yana ikki prezidentga Lev Tolstoy nomidagi tinchlik mukofoti berildi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2025-12-21
Valery Gergiev is a Russian conductor who has been declared persona non grata in France due to his strong ties with Vladimir Putin.
« Jusqu’où va aller cette folie qui consiste à imaginer qu’en effaçant l’Orchestre philharmonique d’Israël, on va résoudre un problème ? »
France· 2025-11-17
Valery Gergiev, a conductor and friend of Justus Frantz, visited him in St. Petersburg.
Putins Orden und kein Wort zum KriegSwitzerland· 2025-11-07
Valery Gergiev's direction was canceled by the Campania Region last summer.
Ildar Abdrazakov «vicino a Putin»: l'Arena di Verona boccia il divo della lirica russoItaly· 2025-11-06
Valery Gergiev is mentioned as a close associate of Anna Netrebko and a supporter of Putin.
Debatte um Auftritt sorgt für KontroversenSwitzerland· 2025-10-24
Valery Gergiev is a conductor known for openly supporting Putin's policies, making his engagements controversial.
Ihr Auftritt am Opernhaus ist unproblematischSwitzerland· 2025-10-17
Pupo described the cancellation of the concert of Russian conductor Valery Gergiev as a shame.
Pupo torna a Mosca per un concerto: «C'è amore tra la Russia e l'Italia»Italy· 2025-10-01
Valery Gergiev lost his positions in Europe due to his close ties with Putin.
Kunst unter Druck: Boykott in Gent, Debatte in Luxemburg
Luxembourg· 2025-09-12
Valery Gergiev was dismissed as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic for not distancing himself from the war policies of Vladimir Putin.
Antisemitismus? Lahav Shani und Münchner Philharmoniker in Belgien ausgeladenSwitzerland· 2025-09-11
Valery Gergiev was sacked in 2022 for failing to distance himself from Vladimir Putin amid the Ukraine invasion.
Festival axes German orchestra over concerns about Israeli conductor | Belgium
United Kingdom· 2025-09-11
Valery Gergiev was the predecessor of Lahav Shani and faced controversy for not distancing himself from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Flanders Festival lädt Münchner Philharmoniker aus - München
Germany· 2025-09-11
Valery Gergiev, Shani's predecessor, faced controversy for not distancing himself from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Flanders Festival lädt Münchner Philharmoniker aus - MünchenGermany· 2025-09-10Valery Gergiev's concert in southern Italy was canceled as he was set to conduct an orchestra after the start of military operations.
В Афинах отменили концерт Дениса Мацуева — РБК
Russia· 2025-09-09
Valery Gergiev was dismissed from his position due to his close ties to Putin.
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Kirchberg: Kunst im Spannungsfeld politischer KontroversenLuxembourg· 2025-09-05
He performed with renowned conductors such as Valery Gergiev.
Умер народный артист России оперный певец Сергей Алексашкин — РБКRussia· 2025-08-27
Valery Gergiev is noted for being a conductor who has not condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
„Fox News“ skelbia, kada ir kur įvyks galimas Trumpo ir Putino susitikimas
Lithuania· 2025-08-08
Valery Gergiev's concert was canceled amid the ongoing 'anti-Russian' information campaign.
МИД вызвал временного поверенного в делах Италии — РБКRussia· 2025-08-07
Valery Gergiev is mentioned as a conductor whose concert was canceled due to his pro-Putin stance.
Il sondaggio: FdI stabile in testa al 28%, Pd secondo (7 punti dietro). Risale il M5S: è sopra il 14%Italy· 2025-07-26
Valery Gergiev is a Russian conductor who was invited to conduct an orchestra in Italy but faced opposition due to his ties to Vladimir Putin.
Valery Gergiev, le retour manqué en Europe d’un chef d’orchestre russe paria en OccidentFrance· 2025-07-22Valery Gergiev is a Russian conductor whose concert was canceled due to his support for Putin.
Sala resta, Tancredi lascia. Tensioni Usa-Netanyahu. Cancellato Gergiev | PodcastItaly· 2025-07-22
Valery Gergiev is a Russian conductor whose concert in Italy was canceled due to protests.
“პუტინის კულტურული მექანიზმი და მისი დანაშაულების გამხმოვანებელი“
Georgia· 2025-07-21
Valery Gergiev is a Russian conductor whose concert was canceled due to strong controversies.
Alexander Romanovsky, polemiche a Bologna per il concerto del pianista ucraino: «Lepore lo annulli, è filorusso: suonò davanti alle macerie del teatro di Mariupol»Italy· 2025-07-21
Valery Gergiev, who has repeatedly expressed support for the Russian president, had been scheduled to lead a local orchestra at a music festival.
Italian concert by Putin-linked Russian conductor called off after outcry | Valery GergievUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-21
Valery Gergiev's concert was canceled due to political controversies surrounding his involvement with the Russian government.
Valery Gergiev alla Reggia di Caserta, annullato il concerto del direttore d'orchestra russo. Il ministro Giuli: «Sostengo la scelta», l'ambasciata russa: «Un danno per l'Italia»Italy· 2025-07-21
Valery Gergiev's concert in Italy was canceled amid controversy surrounding his ties to the Russian government.
Концерт Гергиева в Италии отменили — РБКRussia· 2025-07-21Valery Gergiev's concert in Italy was canceled due to concerns over potential protests organized by Ukrainian groups.
В Италии отменили выступление российского дирижера Валерия Гергиева
Belarus· 2025-07-21Gergiev, a friend of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, has been criticized in the West for refusing to condemn Russia's repeated invasion of Ukraine.
Roma un Navaļnija atraitne nosoda Gergijeva dalību koncertā Itālijā / Diena
Latvia· 2025-07-16Valery Gergiev is a prominent conductor known for his close ties to President Vladimir Putin and has faced protests over his scheduled concert in Italy.
Putin-naher Dirigent: Gergijew-Konzert entzündet Proteste in ItalienLuxembourg· 2025-07-16
