Russian pianist Boris Berezovsky's outraged remarks that provoke war

Russian pianist Boris Berezovsky provoked global outrage by calling for an end to support for Ukraine and a blockade of electricity in Kiev.

“I know we will take pity on them and do it delicately (...) , but can't we cut off their biographies?” On March 10, the famous classical music player was announced on the Russian TV program of the Pervy Kanal (Kremlin Apin) network.

The pianist said he was talking about Kiev.

“We are not responsible for humanitarian disasters,” said a soldier who participated in the program. I answered it.

Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montera tweeted the remarks “very disappointing”, adding that “the greatness of music is not always accompanied by empathy.”

Lars Vogt, music director, pianist and orchestra leader of the Paris Chamber Orchestra, reacted even harshly. “I couldn't believe what my former friend Boris B said, but they came out of their mouths. The friendship is over.” I wrote it on Twitter.

Finnish-Ukrainian conductor Dahlia Stasevska responded by “overcoming cynicism”.

Boris Berezovsky, 53, said: “What the media says is pure lies.”

“We have to win this war and do good and friendly things in that country (...) and the truth will eventually come to people. In a year, the truth will triumph.” The pianist who won the international competition at Tchaikovsky in 1990 said.

Since the beginning of the invasion, artists thought to be linked to Vladimir Putin, such as conductor Valery Dzhegiev or soprano Anna Netrebko, have been declared Persona Vigrata in most Western theaters.