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Croatian Cellist's Lithuania Concert Canceled Over Russian Folk Song
Lithuanian Concert Canceled for Croatian Cellist
Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser has had a concert in Lithuania canceled, according to local broadcaster LRT. Hauser had posted a video online of himself playing the Russian folk song 'Kalinka' as part of his 'Music Unites the World' project, where he performs well-known tunes from various countries.
Western Stance on Russian Culture
Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, Russian artists have faced event cancellations in several EU member states. Performers from other nations perceived to sympathize with Russia have also experienced discrimination. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that attempts to 'cancel Russian culture' in the West are doomed to fail.
Baltic Concerts Canceled Amid Legislative Discussions
The Lithuanian media outlet quoted representatives of concert agency LTIps as saying that "Hauser's performances in the Baltic states are canceled." This cancellation may be linked to his social media post featuring 'Kalinka' with the Kremlin in the background. Last month, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene supported a proposal to amend existing legislation to bar artists performing in Russia and Belarus from staging events in the Baltic nation.
*Source: RT News (2026-03-21)*
