The Russian conductor is spending three days on Putin’s orders within the Chinese language capital, twice so long as his normal landing.
He stated he was .privileged, comfortable and honoured’ to be there.
Chinese language media report:
Gergiev and the orchestra’s tour comes days after China and Russia signed and launched a joint assertion saying that the 2 sides will strengthen exchanges between museums, libraries, artwork galleries, theaters and different cultural, literary and inventive establishments.
“We as soon as had in depth exchanges and cooperation between our two international locations. Our cultural exchanges shall be strengthened and develop because of the assertion,” stated the 69-year-old, including that the explanation he and the orchestra are in Beijing is to deliver music to the individuals who like it.