Ukrainian Opera Stuns in Swindon Despite Star Being Forced to Leave

Nemanja Radulović: Prokofiev album review – thrills and spills from a fearless violin virtuoso

(Warner Classics)Radulović/Philharmonia/Rouvali/Favre-Kahn/DaleneRadulović brings irresistible swagger to selections from Romeo and Juliet and Cinderella, while a more restrained duet fosters a fine sense of dialogueThere’s a daredevil freshness about Nemanja Radulović’s playing that makes this generously filled disc of Prokofiev particularly rewarding. Over 86 minutes, he tackles the Second Violin Concerto with the Philharmonia under Santtu-Mat…

Ukrainian opera stuns in Swindon despite star being forced to leave

Despite the lead actress departing, a fiery production of Carmen by a Ukrainian opera company stunned audiences in Swindon.

Ukrainian athlete Kononova forced to take anti-war earrings off at 2026 Paralympics

IPC Spokesman Craig Spence noted that Alexandra Kononova's earrings breached IPC supplementary regulations on demonstrations

Milan Cortina leaders defend actions after Ukraine's pressure allegations at Paralympics

Local organizers at the Milan Cortina Paralympics have defended their actions after Ukraine’s Paralympic committee accused them and the International Paralympic Committee of subjecting Ukraine athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.”