"Vienna Concert Cancellation: Maestro with Russian Ties"
The Wiener Festwochen in Vienna canceled a concert by maestro Teodor Currentzis after Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv raised concerns about his ties to Russia, amidst backlash over the festival's initial programming that juxtaposed the two conductors. Currentzis, known for his connections to Russia including his leadership of the Russian ensemble MusicAeterna and association with VTB Bank, has faced scrutiny amid cultural organizations severing ties with individuals linked to the Russian government in the wake of the Ukraine conflict.