Kirill Serebrennikov found guilty, but won’t face jail time
Russian theatre, opera and film director Kirill Serebrennikov has been convicted of embezzlement. However, he will not face any jail time – instead receiving a … Read more
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From Russia with love
Conductor Valery Gergiev reflects on how Sergei Prokofiev influenced his career In 1991, just as the Soviet Union came to an end, conductor Valery Gergiev … Read more
UK-Russia 2014 marks major cultural exchange
A celebration of James Bond’s eponymous style, an exhibition of extremely rare items from the Russian space programme, and a traditional Russian spring festival are … Read more
HKCO builds bridges in Russia
Following a successful run of concert dates at venues across Russia, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra has emphasised its commitment to fostering cultural exchange between … Read more
Going to great lengths: yoga for pianists
After struggling to play a challenging Rachmaninov piece, Russian pianist GéNIA discovered that yoga could help her performance. The Piano-Yoga concept developed naturally, initially out … Read more
British choreographer turns down invite to Russia
Choreographer Ben Wright has declined an offer to launch an arts programme in Russia in light of the government’s stance on gay rights. In an … Read more