Riccardo Muti honorary academic of Russia

In the headquarters of the Russian Embassy in Vienna, with an official ceremony, Maestro Riccardo Muti was appointed Honorary Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Arts. In the letter to communicate the election, sent to the Maestro on the occasion of his eightieth birthday, Zurab K. Tsereteli and Andrey A. Zolotov - President and Vice President of the Academy - had written: `` ... his art of conducting priceless jewel of our age. Picking up the legacy of the immortal Italian masters of music and theater, she has given new vigor to the art world through her inspired interpretation of opera classics and symphonic music, as well as the creations of Russian composers. You direct pages of Mozart, Beethoven,Tchaikovsky and many other authors with the depth, refinement, intelligence and seriousness that are their own, embodying the versatility of the modern spirit. We wish you, Maestro Muti, the joy of Beethoven and the creativity of Mozart! ".

   The honor was awarded by the Russian Ambassador to Austria Dmitry Lyubinsky.

Muti is in Vienna these days for rehearsals of the new tour (14 concerts) at the helm of the WienerPhilahmoniker which will start from Tokyo on November 3rd.

   (HANDLE).