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Gergiev

British

/ ˈɡɛədʒjɛf /

noun

Valery Abesalovich. born 1953, Russian conductor; musical director of the Kirov (now the Mariinsky) Opera from 1988; principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra from 2007

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Phil but a very fine rendition of Prokofiev’s ballet by the London Symphony Orchestra under Valery Gergiev.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

Russia's best-known conductor Valery Gergiev has been named head of Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre, alongside his current role at Russia's other top theatre, the Mariinsky in St Petersburg.

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2023

Gergiev is replacing Vladimir Urin at the Bolshoi.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023

Russia’s government said in a post on Telegram that Mr. Gergiev would serve a five-year term under an order signed by Prime Minister Mikhail V. Mishustin.

From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2023

Gergiev told his new colleagues at the Bolshoi that the change was "very good news", in remarks quoted by Interfax news agency.

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2023

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