Fiery angel
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The Mariinsky Theater of Opera and Ballet, also known as the Kirov, is a company which has employees that work long hours, and also has a dedicated chief conductor and artistic director, Valery Gergiev. He became the Kirov Opera's artistic director in 1988 and was requested to head the Kirov ballet in 1996. He was also appointed principal guest conductor by New York's Metropolitan Opera in 1997. He has to tackle a wide range of challenges, including funding and administration, and there is a risk that his talents could be dissipated.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Too literary by half?
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Contemporary opera has not always attracted large audiences, and has acquired a reputation for being atonal and involving outlandish productions, in contrast to the popularity of classical opera. Some modern opera has become fashionable, such as Philip Glass's 'Einstein on the Beach'. Opera based on works of literature is appearing, and does seem to be able to appeal to a wider audience by dealing with issues that audiences can understand, such as desire and passion.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Show stopper
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The financial problems of English theater are examined, as is funding through the Arts Council.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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