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

Gergiev, an ally of President Putin, was due to lead an Italian orchestra and soloists from St Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre in a performance at a former royal palace near Naples later this month.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 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

Meanwhile, Valery Gergiev has received a string of awards under President Putin over the years, including an Order of Merit to the Fatherland this year.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2023

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