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Governor Defies EU, Celebrates Art Amid Political Tensions

7/14/2025

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Italian governor Vincenzo De Luca boldly stands against the EU's call to cancel a concert with Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, who has remained silent on Russia's actions in Ukraine. De Luca champions the idea that art transcends politics, declaring culture a vital space for dialogue. The concert in Caserta will go on as scheduled, defying external pressures.

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Italian governor Vincenzo De Luca boldly stands against the EU's call to cancel a concert with Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, who has remained silent on Russia's actions in Ukraine. De Luca champions the idea that art transcends politics, declaring culture a vital space for dialogue. The concert in Caserta will go on as scheduled, defying external pressures.