empty cell Valery Gergiev and the Kirov Opera and Orchestra
Valery Gergiev is a Russian conductor and the artistic director of the Kirov Opera and Orchestra, also known as the Mariinsky Theatre. Under his leadership, they have recorded significant operas such as Glinka's "Ruslan and Lyudmila," Rimsky-Korsakov's "Sadko," and Borodin's "Prince Igor." Gergiev is renowned for his contributions to the interpretation of Russian opera and ballet repertoire. He has collaborated with major orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, and has received international acclaim for his recordings and live performances. The products available from the artist Valery Gergiev and the Kirov Opera and Orchestra include DVDs.