Serge Prokofieff, famed Russian modernist composer, has a scunner against Boston. Seven years ago, when his Fourth Symphony was premièred there, supercilious Bostonians pooh-poohed it, critics even ...

It is likely that Fyodor Chaliapin, famed Russian basso, Metropolitan star of the first magnitude, will not appear as soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra next season. Why not ? Because Serge ...

The Ukraine invasion is costing Russia on the home front as well as in combat. While Russian banking, sports, and news media have already been hit by sanctions, refusals on participation, and cyber ...

When you think of the nation of Russia, you probably think of frigid winter weather, the fat tomes of Dostoevsky or Tolstoy and probably a czar or two. You might also recall music of unusual power and ...

Russia has been booted from the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. “The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the ...

Norwegian Internet firm Opera Software has announced a new subscription-based service called Unlimited Music for users in Russia, the company’s key market for its Opera Mini browser. The main idea ...