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Gergiev

British  
/ ˈɡɛədʒjɛf /

noun

  1. 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

But her culture ministry is one of the backers of Un'Estate da RE, which has invited Gergiev.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2025

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 was appointed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, replacing Vladimir Urin, who stepped down at his own request, the government said.

From BBC Dec. 1, 2023

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