Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra removes Tchaikovsky over Ukraine conflict
by Matthew Weaver from World news | The Guardian on (#5WY5A)
Orchestra faces ridicule over decision to remove Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture
The Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra is facing ridicule after removing the Russian composer Tchaikovsky from its forthcoming programme due to the conflict in Ukraine.
Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture, which celebrates Russia's victory against the invasion of Napoleon, was due to be included in the orchestra's upcoming Tchaikovsky concert at St David's Hall on 18 March, but the entire programme has been abandoned due to events in Ukraine.
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