In an act of Kremlin musical chairs, the Russian leader has reshuffled his Presidential Council for Culture and Art.
Out goes the former Bolshoi chief, Vladimir Urin, who was never much of a Putinist. In comes the bass singer Ildar Abdrazakov, a fanatical loyalist.
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The conductor Susanna Mälkki (pictured, 3rd right) has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of the Arts Helsinki. Who knew the Finns went in for funny hats? Goodness, this one’s worse. The post […]
Outlying Islands David Greig is an outstanding contemporary playwright. He has written more than 30 original plays and nearly as many translations and adaptations. His work has been performed at many of the major theatres […]
We hear that the Uppsala Chamber Strings has been abolished with immediate effect. The ensemble had national status and cultuvated a passionate audience in Uppsala. The last chief conductor was Rebecca Miller from the UK. […]
