The new general director of the Bolshoi Theater may be announced in the coming days – Kommersant

The new general director of the Bolshoi Theater may be introduced to the troupe in the near future, reports Interfax with reference to the source. Music critic Sergei Bulanov published a video in which the theater’s general director Vladimir Urin announced his resignation from his post.

According to the agency, the Bolshoi Theater will be headed by the artistic director of the Mariinsky Theater, conductor Valery Gergiev. RBC clarifies that the appointment decree has not yet been issued. November 17 Mr. Gergiev saidthat he was “busy enough” and “wasn’t looking for an opportunity to work even more.” Mr. Urin November 22 statedwho continues to work in his position.

Musicologist Sergei Bulanov yesterday, November 30, published in Telegram a video recording in which Vladimir Urin addressed the troupe and said that it was his last working day. “Today I say goodbye to you, since today is my last working day at the Bolshoi Theater,” said Mr. Urin, without giving details.

Sources of Izvestia November 15 reportedthat Vladimir Urin will leave the post of head of the Bolshoi Theater, and his position will be taken by Valery Gergiev. According to the publication, Mr. Gergiev will combine management of the Mariinsky Theater and management of the Bolshoi Theater. On November 17, Forbes reported that Mr. Urin wrote a letter of resignation from his position of his own free will, and the document was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Laura Keffer