Yuri Temirkanov

Yuri Temirkanov passes away

Yuri Temirkanov passes away

At the age of 85, the conductor, Artistic Director of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra named after Dmitry Shostakovich, People's Artist of the USSR Yuri Temirkanov, died. The date and place of the farewell will be announced later.

Putin congratulates Temirkanov on his 80th birthday

Putin congratulates Temirkanov on his 80th birthday

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated artistic director of the St. Petersburg Academic Philharmonic Society Yuri Temirkanov on his jubilee. The head of state noted that the maestro’s talent immerses the audience into the magical …