Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra , Removes Tchaikovsky From Its Program.
According to 'The Guardian,' the orchestra is removing Russian composer Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture from its upcoming program following Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
According to 'The Guardian,' the orchestra is removing Russian composer Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture from its upcoming program following Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
In light of the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine, Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra, with the agreement of St David’s Hall, feel the previously advertised program including the 1812 overture to be inappropriate at this time.
The orchestra hope you will continue to support them and enjoy the revised program, Statement via the Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra's website.
A program revolving around Dvořák’s symphony No.
8 will be performed instead and will include other pieces as well.
The move comes after Russian conductor Valery Gergiev lost his job for refusing to condemn Putin's actions.
However, the orchestra has faced ridicule for its decision to do away with Tchaikovsky.
However, the orchestra has faced ridicule for its decision to do away with Tchaikovsky
