‘Impossible’: Bolshoi music director quits over calls to denounce Ukraine invasion - The Guardian


3/6/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 2 months ago
by Guardian staff reporter

Tugan Sokhiev resigns without stating his position, saying he could not choose between ‘my beloved Russian and beloved French musicians’

The Bolshoi Theatres music director and principal conductor Tugan Sokhiev announced his resignation Sunday, saying he felt under pressure due to calls to take a position on the Ukraine conflict. The… [+2234 chars]

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