Bolshoi Theater General Director Vladimir Urin said that he will continue his duty. This was reported by TASS.
On November 15, the Izvestia newspaper, citing three of its own sources, wrote that the artistic director of the Mariinsky Theater, Valery Gergiev, will become the head of the Moscow theater. The publication noted that the head of the Mariinsky Theater will replace Vladimir Urin, who has been heading the theater since 2013. Additionally, Izvestia sources reported that Urin will leave his post at his own request.
Moreover, on November 18, Gergiev answered When asked whether he would head the Bolshoi Theater with the following statement: “I head the Mariinsky Theater.” And before that too Confessedthat he was not looking for more work opportunities.
Press service of the Bolshoi Theater denied Commenting on socialbites.ca’s reports on Urin’s dismissal and Gergiev’s appointment, he called for such questions to be directed to the “founder”. Mariinsky Theater stated “Fontanka”He said that they learned about possible personnel changes from journalists.
Previously at the Bolshoi Theater said About the fight against sellers of Nutcracker tickets.
Source: Gazeta
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