Valery Gergiev, the influential maestro in Russia regarded as a cultural ambassador for the Kremlin, is seeking to return to European concert halls, according to reports.
Meanwhile, Teodor Currentzis and his orchestras are actively performing in various European countries, including Spain, Italy, and France, reflecting a notable musical activity outside Russia.
Observations indicate that the classical music scene has become a venue for reinforcing political and cultural influence, as the Kremlin appears to be shifting from a policy of utilizing culture as soft power to more provocative and impactful methods, sometimes described as 'hard power.'