In selecting Mr. Gergiev, 70, to lead the Bolshoi, Mr. Putin has rewarded a renowned musician and staunch ally who once endorsed his re-election and has appeared at concerts in Russia and abroad to promote his policies.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/arts/music/valery-gergiev-bolshoi.html

The Met and other companies were protested for years for engaging her and Gergiev as Russia passed anti-gay laws and annexed Crimea.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/17/arts/music/anna-netrebko-lady-macbeth-berlin-state-opera.html