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

Abandoned by his manager, despite calling Gergiev "the greatest conductor alive", he was then fired as chief conductor in Munich and removed from concert schedules across the continent.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

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

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