The scandal of the ballet “Nureyev” can spoil the reputation of Russia’s Bolshoi theatre, who will participate in the Finnish Opera festival in Savonlinna. Chief conductor and music Director Tugan Sokhiev said that the questions relating to ballet, to ask the Director of the theatre.
Chief conductor of the Moscow Bolshoi theatre Tugan Sokhiev still believes in artistic freedom of his troupe, though the recent postponement of the premiere of the ballet “Nureyev” caused damage to the reputation of the legendary home of ballet and Opera, which takes part in Opera festival in the Finnish town of Savonlinna.
Nureyev, the legendary dancer and homosexual. It is alleged that the Minister of culture thought about whether ballet to violate the law prohibiting “propaganda of homosexuality” among minors. The law has already been applied, for example, to ban gay pride parades.
“Ask the Director General, who took the decision to postpone the premiere of the ballet. I am responsible for the music,” he recalls.
The editors of Helsingin Sanomat agreed to interview General Director Vladimir Urin later. The he can tell only what he heard.
“As far as I know, the project set out in the Studio, it was more difficult to move on the big stage. Ballet “Nureyev” was invited by a good composer, a brilliant choreographer and an interesting Director. They probably need more time, and as far as I know, the premiere will take place before the new year, although initially it was about next may, as they have a lot of other work”, — he said.
He is responsible for the Opera “Iolanta” and “Eugene Onegin” to the music of Peter Tchaikovsky. July 25, the audience was able to enjoy a one-act Opera “Iolanta”.
“During the composer’s ballet “the Nutcracker” and Opera “Iolanta” was shown in one evening. Was then preparing a theatrical evening that lasted 4-5 hours. We, in turn, present excerpts from “the Nutcracker”, which reflect in this embodiment, setting the hidden aspects of “Iolanthe,” said the conductor.
On the stage of Olavinlinna fortress appears symbolic “black” and “white” rooms.
“In Moscow, they also move and unite, but Olavinlinna it’s impossible. For this view we made a special new and easy decor,” says he.
A performance of the Opera “Eugene Onegin” will take place on July 26. Unfortunately there will be a concert version of the Opera, as was done recently within AIX-EN-Provence Opera festival.
“In fact, the concert performance also possible. Eugene Onegin” is an unusual Opera. The composer presents it as a series of lyrical fragments. This is more chamber music than many imagine,” says the conductor.
The Bolshoi theatre was mentioned in the headlines four years ago when the then Director of the theater splashed acid in her face. In the attack accused the ballet dancer.
“It happened, fortunately, before I took office. As I understand it, it was about a personal conflict that became a problem for the theater. Now we have a good healthy atmosphere,” says he.
The he is also responsible for the Opera performance that is a must visit, the presidents of Russia and Finland on 27th of July and delivers the appropriate situation polite words: “it is Wonderful that the centenary of Finland it can be noted this way in the circle of neighbors”.
The he works in Moscow five months a year. At the same time he has been the conductor of the orchestra of Toulouse in France. He takes part in the most important events — for example, arrives at the Philharmonic concerts in Berlin and Vienna.
“And the Symphony orchestra the Finnish radio! A lot of cases, but I will try to get me in this beloved country, to conduct the orchestra in 2019,” adds the conductor.
