Alexandra Pakhmutova, composer of ‘Nadezhda’ and other Soviet schlaggers, turned 95 last week.
Her biggest fan, Vladimir Putin, sent a message. The Bolshoi was packed with acolytes. Yuri Bashmet conducted, just about. Ildar Abdarazakov, Hibla Gerzmava and other fellow-travellers chimed in.
For an evening, Moscow felt like nothing had changed.
The complete show:
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The chorus has posted this message: The Chorus is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our beloved Seth Malkin. A member of the company since 1996, Seth sang bass in the Metropolitan Opera […]
