Posted on 03/10/2022 1:47:11 PM PST by oblomov
A young Russian pianist who was set to perform with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra this week has been struck from the schedule after protest.
However, the orchestra maintained its praise for 20-year-old Alexander Malofeev, who has been outspoken against the invasion of Ukraine, where he said he has some family members.
"The OSM feels that it would be inappropriate to receive Mr. Malofeev this week," wrote a spokesperson for the orchestra, Pascale Ouimet, in a statement.
"We continue, however, to believe in the importance of maintaining relationships with artists of all nationalities who embrace messages of peace and hope. We look forward to welcoming this exceptional artist when the context allows it."
Malofeev will no longer be performing on March 9, 10 and 13 in Montreal, though the concerts will still go ahead with different performers.
Some Ukrainian Montrealers had emailed the OSM to ask it to cancel Malofeev's performances, saying it wasn't about his stance on the war but about promoting a Russian product, in this case a "cultural product."
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In two Facebook posts, Malofeev has decried the war, first writing on March 2 that "the truth is that every Russian will feel guilty for decades because of the terrible and bloody decision that none of us could influence and predict."
On Monday, however, he added that he's upset by the "hatred going in all directions, in Russia and around the world," and that he "still believe[s] Russian culture and music specifically should not be tarnished by the ongoing tragedy, though it is impossible to stay aside now."
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Totally.
Blacklisting. Perfect analogy.
This bolshevism cancel culture will kill.
It works the same way genocide does.
Like bullies targeting a kid on the play ground as “poison” dehumanizing before the kill.
Boy, that’ll show ‘em!
Isn’t this just like hate crimes against Muslims after 911, hate crimes against Asians after covid?
But seemingly applauded by the liberals? Is it okay to build internment camps for those with Russian blood yet?
This kind of stuff is stupid.
“We” didn’t lock up Americans with Japanese last names.
A left-wing Dem President did.
“The only persons that should say we are a woman with child and a man with a tape worm.
Mark Twain.
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