Valery Gergiev, a prominent Russian conductor and supporter of Vladimir Putin, had his concert cancelled in Italy after significant public backlash. Scheduled for July 27 at the Reggia di Caserta, his performance faced opposition from over 16,000 signatories of a letter calling for its cancellation, including politicians and activists. The event drew attention due to its potential to convey a pro-Putin message amid the Ukraine conflict. Critics celebrated the cancellation, stating it demonstrated a successful fight against propaganda in art.
Valery Gergiev, a Russian conductor known for his support of Putin, faced cancellation of his concert in Italy after widespread public outrage led by over 16,000 signatories.
Yulia Navalnaya stated that Gergiev's performance would be a gift to Putin, emphasizing his role as a promoter of the Russian president's policies.
The cancellation of Gergiev's concert was supported by European officials who warned against the message his performance would send amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Italian officials expressed mixed reactions; while some defended artistic freedom, others recognized the potential for the event to serve as propaganda.
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