We’re hearing from Warsaw that the Polish tenor Piotr Beczala changed his recital programme at the last minute to eliminate a group of Russian songs.
He said he was ‘furious’ at the deal the Russians and Americans are imposing on Ukraine.
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Kirill Petrenko cancelled much of February and March upon ‘urgent medical advice’ But he’s back with the orchestra this week, conducting rehearsals for Easter’s Madam Butterfly in Baden-Baden. The post Berlin Phil chief is […]
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