[18] In London, the veteran activist, Peter Tatchell, led anti-Gergiev demonstrations. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Valery-Gergiev, RT Russiapedia - Biography of Valery Gergiev. His sister, Larissa, is a pianist and director of the Mariinsky's singers' academy.[2]. Buy tickets for February 10. Gergiev was known for keeping a demanding work schedule. Omissions? 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Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Renee Fleming, Ramon Vargas, Metropolitan Opera, 2007, 3rd class (24 April 2003) – for outstanding contribution to music culture, 4th class (2 May 2008) – for outstanding contribution to the development of domestic and world music and theatre, many years of creative activity, Gratitude of the President of the Russian Federation (15 January 2009) – for the concert the Mariinsky Theatre orchestra under the direction of Valery Gergiev in support of victims during the Georgian-Ossetian conflict, Order "Uatsamonga" (South Ossetia, 29 January 2009) – for courage and great patriotism, invaluable assistance and support to the people of South Ossetia during the Georgian aggression disaster in August 2008, Medal Pro Mikkeli (Mikkeli, Finland, 2005), Medal Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (2008, Rotterdam, The Netherlands), Commemorative Gold Medal "olive branch with Diamonds" (the Russian-Armenian (Slavic) State University), People's Artist of North Ossetia – Alania, Honorary citizen of St. Petersburg (2007), Vladikavkaz (2003), Lyon and Toulouse, "Conductor of the Year" (1994) awarded by a jury of the international organization International Classical Music Awards, Prize awarded by the President of the Russian Federation in the field of literature and art in 2001 (30 January 2002), Winner of the country's theatrical prize ", Winner of the Theatre Award of Saint Petersburg "Gold soffit" (four times; 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2003), Russian opera prize «Casta diva» for the best performance – "Parsifal" (1998), Winner of Tsarskoye Selo Art Prize (1999), Shostakovich Prize (Yuri Bashmet Foundation, 1997), Herbert von Karajan Prize winner (Baden-Baden, 2006), Laureate of the Foundation of American-Russian Cultural Cooperation (2006), DaCapo KlassiK Award - Conductor of the Year (2014), This page was last edited on 25 November 2020, at 20:03. Er stammt aus einer Familie aus der damaligen Nordossetischen Autonomen Sozialistischen Sowjetrepublik, der heutigen Kaukasus-Republik Nordossetien-Alanien. This law is not about homosexuality, it targets paedophilia. Musicians Valery Gergiev Net Worth Valery Gergiev Net Worth 2020, Age, Height, Relationships, Married, Dating, Family, Wiki Biography [citation needed], Gergiev's recording of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet with London Symphony Orchestra on LSO live in 2010 was voted the winner of the Orchestral category and the Disc of the Year for the 2011 BBC Music Magazine Awards. Der Dirigent Valery Gergiev wurde am 2. [citation needed], In 2003, he initiated and conducted at the Mariinsky Theatre the first complete cycle of Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung to be staged in Russia for over 90 years. [citation needed], In 1988, Gergiev guest-conducted the London Symphony Orchestra for the first time. '"[19], On 26 December 2013, the city of Munich made public a letter from Gergiev assuring them that he fully supports the city's anti-discrimination law and adding, "In my entire professional career as an artist, I have always and everywhere adhered to these principles and will do so in the future...All other allegations hurt me very much." He married the musician Natalya Dzebisova in 1999. Streaming … S… In 1991, for the first time, Gergiev conducted a western European opera company with the Bavarian State Opera in a performance of Modest Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov in Munich. Mai 1953 in Moskau geboren und verbrachte seine Jugend in Vladikavkaz im Kaukasus. He also participates in numerous music festivals, including the White Nights in St. Petersburg. [19], In a public statement Gergiev replied, "It is wrong to suggest that I have ever supported anti-gay legislation and in all my work I have upheld equal rights for all people. "[19] This did not satisfy all of his critics; the novelist Philip Hensher tweeted: "Gergiev summarised: 'Some of my best friends are gay. Valery Gergiev (b.1953) Aleksandr Galperin/Sputnik . Zu seinen zahlreichen Aufgaben als Leiter des Marientheaters, Hausdirigent der Metropolitan Opera, Chefdirigent der Rotterdamer Philharmoniker und Festivalgründer gesellen sich seit 1989 zahlreiche Aufnahmen für das Label Philips. In 1997, he became principal guest conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. From guitar strings to steel drums, see what your smarts are made of in this study of instruments. [13] He came to Tskhinvali and conducted a concert near the ruined building of the South Ossetian Parliament as tribute to the victims of the war. In 1991 the Kirov Theatre, along with its resident opera and ballet companies, reverted to its imperial name, Mariinsky. In his next appearance with the LSO in 2004, he conducted the seven symphonies of Sergei Prokofiev. I am an artist and have for over three decades worked with tens of thousands of people and many of them are indeed my friends. In 1991 he made his European opera debut conducting Modest Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov with the Bavarian State Opera, and he made his first opera appearance in the United States, leading the San Francisco Opera’s production of War and Peace, in the same year. Valery Gergiev, (born May 2, 1953, Moscow, Russia, U.S.S.R.), Russian conductor, known for his charismatic stage presence and passionate performances, who became artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre (previously called Kirov Theatre) in St. Petersburg in 1996. The article specifically mentioned Gergiev, who faced protests in New York City while performing. "[15], In New York City in 2013, the LGBT activist group Queer Nation interrupted performances by orchestras conducted by Gergiev at the Metropolitan Opera[17] and Carnegie Hall. I leave that up to my friend Putin. "[16] In The New Yorker, Alex Ross decried Gergiev's allegation by noting, "One member [of Pussy Riot] has been on a hunger strike in a prison camp. Er begann als Kind mit dem Klavierspiel, ging zunächst auf die örtliche Musikschule – die heute Valery Gergiev Music Academy heißt – und hatte das Glück, begabt genug zu sein, um in die Fördermaschinerie der UdSSR aufgenommen zu wenden. But I have too busy a schedule to explore this matter in detail. A recent undertaking, the complete Prokofiev symphonies and the cycle Berlioz, are with the London Symphony Orchestra. [9][10], On 5 May 2016, Gergiev competed at the Roman Theatre of Palmyra at a concert event called Praying for Palmyra – Music revives ancient ruins. [21][22], However, in September 2015, as he became chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic, Gergiev said that he did not really sign the letter to Putin, but only had a phone conversation about it with Vladimir Medinsky. Corrections? The French name Valery (French: ) is a given name or surname of Germanic origin Walaric (see Walric of Leuconay), that has often been confused in modern times with the Latin name Valerius—that explains the variant spelling Valéry (French: ).The Slavic given name Valery, Valeriy or Valeri comes directly from the Latin name Valerius During this time he also oversaw the construction of new concert halls for the Mariinsky, and in 2009 the theatre launched its own record label. Upon being made music director of the Kirov in 1988, Gergiev began to establish a reputation for intensely personal performances. I don't support institutional homophobia. [1], Gergiev has focused on recording Russian composers' works, both operatic and symphonic, including Mikhail Glinka, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Alexander Borodin, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Sergei Prokofiev, Dmitri Shostakovich, Igor Stravinsky, Hector Berlioz and Rodion Shchedrin. He had his first piano lessons in secondary school before going on to study at the Leningrad Conservatory from 1972-77. Valery Abisalovich Gergiev (Russian: Вале́рий Абиса́лович Ге́ргиев; Russian pronunciation: [vɐˈlʲerʲɪj ɐbʲɪˈsaɫəvʲɪtɕ ˈɡʲɛrɡʲɪɪf]; Ossetian: Гергиты Абисалы фырт Валери, Gergity Abisaly Fyrt Valeri; born 2 May 1953) is a Russian conductor and opera company director of Ossetian origin. Gergiev, born in Moscow, is the son of Tamara Timofeevna (Tatarkanovna) Lagkueva and Abisal Zaurbekovich Gergiev. Gergiev’s activities and honours continued apace in the early 21st century. Anna Netrebko (acclaimed Russian soprano) didn't need to do something like this. Valery Gergiev, (born May 2, 1953, Moscow, Russia, U.S.S.R.), Russian conductor, known for his charismatic stage presence and passionate performances, who became artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre (previously called Kirov Theatre) in St. Petersburg in 1996. "[15], In December 2012, Gergiev sided with the Putin administration against the members of Russian band Pussy Riot and suggested that their motivation was commercial. [18] The activists cited Gergiev's support for Vladimir Putin, whose government had recently enacted a law that bans the distribution of "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations" to minors, as the reason for their actions. He studied conducting with Ilya Musin at the Leningrad Conservatory and at age 23 won the Herbert von Karajan Conductors’ Competition in Berlin. [23] The New York Times reported that Russian artists may have been pushed by the Russian government to endorse the annexation of Crimea. [24] After Ukrainian public outcry, the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture blacklisted Gergiev from performing in Ukraine. [29], Gergiev has recorded the complete symphonies of Gustav Mahler with the London Symphony Orchestra; all were recorded live in concert, issued on the London Symphony Orchestra Live label and made available on digital media. In addition to his work with the Mariinsky, Gergiev was also involved with other orchestras, notably serving as principal conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (1995–2008) and the London Symphony Orchestra (2007–15). [20], In March 2014, he joined a host of other Russian arts and cultural figures in signing an open letter of support for Russia's position regarding Ukraine and the Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. [6], His first official concert as principal conductor of the LSO was on 23 January 2007; this was originally scheduled for 13 January, but was postponed due to Gergiev's illness. In the letter signatories stated that they "firmly declare our support for the position of the president of the Russian Federation" in the region. He and his siblings were raised in Vladikavkaz in North Ossetia in the Caucasus. Valery Gergiev’s age is 67. Gergiev was booed during the opening night of the festival and has received mixed reviews for his conducting of the work. The letter was posted on the website of Russia's culture ministry on 12 March 2014. Since then, he has conducted both operatic and orchestral repertoire across the world. [12], During the 2008 South Ossetia war, Gergiev, who is of partial Ossetian heritage himself, accused the Georgian government of massacring ethnic Ossetians, triggering the conflict with Russia. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. In 1993 he was named Conductor of the Year at the Classical Music Awards in London. The 67-year-old composer was born in Russia. He also served as artistic director for the White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg. He had his first piano lessons in secondary school before going on to study at the Leningrad Conservatory from 1972 to 1977. Premium Membership is now 50% off! Valery Gergiev has canceled the August 13, 2019 performance of Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” at the Bayreuth Festival. In 2002, he was featured in one scene in the film Russian Ark, directed by Alexander Sokurov and filmed at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The production's design and concept reflects many aspects of Ossetian culture. In 2009, Gergiev and the Mariinsky launched a Mariinsky Live record label (being distributed by London Symphony Orchestra Live), with the first two recordings featuring music by Dmitri Shostakovich. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. His contract there ran until the 2007–2008 season, and his premieres included a new version of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, revised and reorchestrated by Igor Buketoff in a manner faithful to Mussorgsky's intentions (unlike the Rimsky-Korsakov revision mostly used for many years until the 1960s or 1970s). He conducted concerts to commemorate the victims of the massacre. He told the British newspaper The Independent, "I don't think this is anything to do with artistic freedom....Why go to the Cathedral of Christ to make a political statement? In 2015 he became conductor of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra. [14], Gergiev has been, according to Alex Ross in The New Yorker, "a prominent supporter of the current Russian regime". His principal conducting teacher was Ilya Musin (Илья Мусин), one of the greatest conductor-makers in Russian musical history. Gergiev, born in Moscow, is the son of Tamara Timofeevna (Tatarkanovna) Lagkueva and Abisal Zaurbekovich Gergiev.[1]. Valery Gergiev was born on May 2, 1953 (age 67) in Russia. In 2012, in a television ad for Putin's third Presidential campaign, he said, "One needs to be able to hold oneself presidentially, so that people reckon with the country. [30], BORODIN: In the Steppes of Central Asia, Why with screaming and dancing? In the same year, he made his American début, performing War and Peace with the San Francisco Opera. In 1996 Gergiev became artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre, and during his tenure he strengthened and solidified its position as one of the world’s premiere opera houses. His sister Larissa Gergieva was a pianist and served as director of the Mariinsky singers' academy. He became chief conductor and artistic director of the Mariinsky in 1988, and overall director of the company, appointed by the Russian government, in 1996. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Stephen Gould. Respect? Transliteration Valerij Abisalovič Gergiev, ossetisch Гергиты Абисалы фырт Валери Gergity Abisaly fyrt Waleri; * 2. Product Product. Broad-shouldered … The festival announced that due to a family bereavement, Gergiev would not be able to conduct the opera. His reputation precedes him: Gergiev is known for his hypnotic stage presence. Valery Gergiev wird auf Januar 2007 neuer Chefdirigent des London Symphony Orchestra. [4] This engagement led to his appointment in 2005 as the Orchestra's fifteenth principal conductor, succeeding Sir Colin Davis effective 1 January 2007. [7], In June 2011, Gergiev joined the International Tchaikovsky Competition and introduced reforms to the organisation,[8] which included replacing academic judges with notable performers and introduced an openness to the process, arranging for all performances to be streamed live and free on the internet and for the judges to speak their minds in public as and whenever they wished. VÖ: April 17, 2020. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. [citation needed], In April 2007, Gergiev was one of eight conductors of British orchestras to endorse the 10-year classical music outreach manifesto, "Building on Excellence: Orchestras for the 21st century", to increase the presence of classical music in the UK, including giving free entry to all British schoolchildren to a classical music concert. In addition to his artistic work with the Mariinsky, Gergiev has worked in fundraising for such projects as the recently built 1100-seat Mariinsky Hall, and intends to renovate the Mariinsky Theatre completely by 2010. Waleri Abissalowitsch Gergijew (russisch Валерий Абисалович Гергиев, wiss. Save 50% off a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. They have three children together, two boys and a girl. Musician who became principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra and general and artistic director for the Mariinsky Theatre. He was also invited to perform as a guest conductor with many of the world’s leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. Updates? Gergiev was the son of Ossetian parents and spent much of his youth in the Caucasus. From there the honours and international acclaim mounted. He is a celebrity composer. Over the years he founded the St. Petersburg White Nights Festival (1993) and the Mikkeli International Music Festival in Finland (1994), and from 1996 he led the Rotterdam Festival and Israel’s Red Sea International Music Festival. Is s sousaphone a bass horn made for marching? Black Friday Sale! '"[19], Writing in The Guardian, Mark Brown wrote, "Gergiev's case was not helped by comments he made to the Dutch newspaper Volkskrant on 10 September [2013]: 'In Russia we do everything we can to protect children from paedophiles. At Moscow’s Golden Mask Festival in 2002, he was named Best Conductor for his version of Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre, and the Mariinsky won three of five awards in the event’s opera categories. I am told by too many people that those girls are potentially a very good business proposition. Valery Gergiev conducts the Mariinsky Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in Schubert's beloved 'Unfinished' Symphony. In 1978, Gergiev became assistant conductor at the Kirov Opera, now the Mariinsky Opera, under Yuri Temirkanov, where he made his debut conducting Sergei Prokofiev's War and Peace. From 1981 to 1985 he was the principal conductor of the Armenian State Orchestra, and during that period he led performances by many of the major orchestras of the Soviet Union. [3], From 1995 to 2008, Gergiev was principal conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. [citation needed], Since 2015, Gergiev is chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic. He was chief conductor of the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra from 1981 until 1985 – the year he made his debut in the United Kingdom, along with pianist Evgeny Kissin and violinists Maxim Vengerov and Vadim Repin at the Lichfield Festival. When Gergiev and the Mariinsky Opera appeared at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., in February 2002, it marked the opening of a 10-year collaboration that he had engineered between the two institutions. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. He and his siblings were raised in Vladikavkaz in North Ossetia in the Caucasus. Is there a musical instrument made from a sheep? As a result, Christian Thielemann will {…} He made his debut with the Kirov Theatre in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) in 1978, leading a production of Sergey Prokofiev’s War and Peace as assistant to Yury Temirkanov, the company’s principal conductor. Gergiev conducted this production in Cardiff in 2006 at the Wales Millennium Centre, in Costa Mesa, California in October 2006 in the Orange County Performing Arts Center, and in July 2007 in Lincoln Center, New York City to great acclaim and completely sold-out houses. I don't know if it's fear? Reckoning. [5] Gergiev's initial contract with the LSO was for 3 years. From time to time, Gergiev has been reported to be a friend of Putin; they have been said to be godfathers to each other's children,[27] but in a letter to The Daily Telegraph Gergiev rejected this notion. [11], After the 2004 Beslan school massacre, Gergiev appealed on television for calm and against revenge. He is general director and artistic director of the Mariinsky Theatre, chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic and artistic director of the White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg. [24][25][26], In 1999, Gergiev married the musician Natalya Dzebisova, more than a quarter century his junior, and a fellow Ossetian. Valery Gergiev is the founder and director of prestigious international festivals including the Stars of the White Nights (since 1993), the Moscow Easter Festival (since 2002), the Gergiev Festival in Rotterdam, the Mikkeli Festival and the 360 Degrees festival in Munich. Most of his recordings, on the Philips label, are with the Kirov Orchestra, but he has also recorded with the Vienna Philharmonic. Suppose that someone created all this in order to produce another touring group earning millions and millions? Gergiev also released a number of recordings featuring works by composers from Russia and other states of the former Soviet Union. Mai 1953 in Moskau) ist ein russischer Dirigent und Intendant. [28] From a past relationship with the language teacher Lena Ostovich, he has another daughter, Natasha. https://russiapedia.rt.com/prominent-russians/music/valery-gergiev It was devoted to the victims who died while liberating Palmyra from ISIS and should emphasize the state of the ancient city.

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