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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

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

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, 70, has been artistic and general director of the Mariinsky since 1996 but now has the daunting task of running Russia's two biggest ballet and opera theatres.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2023

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