One of the signs of a vibrant art form is where the artistes come from. When your artistes come from ordniary backgrounds in Batumi, Georgia and Kazan, you are in good shape.
Another important thing about classical art forms is that they need state patronage. Cannot be left to the market.
Israel was a young nation surrounded on all sides by enemies. They never stopped State support of the Philharmonic Orchestra. In fact, they let musicians continue their learning and practice even during service years.
Anna Netrebko was born in Krasnodar Krai, a remote North Caucasus region and worked as a janitor while she was studying to be a soprano. He husband Yusif Eyvazov is from Azerbaijan
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