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The diva and the dictator: opera at war

The Slow Newscast

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Art and Political Dissent in Russia

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics between art and politics in Russia, particularly in light of the Ukraine conflict. It focuses on the personal and professional challenges faced by artists like Alexander Molotnikov and Anna Netrebko, revealing the threats to freedom of expression and the moral complexities within the opera community under a repressive regime.

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