Hvorostovsky, 55 today, receives greetings from Putin

Hvorostovsky, 55 today, receives greetings from Putin

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norman lebrecht

October 16, 2017

The Russian president has posted birthday wishes on the Kremlin website to the celebrated baritone.

Putin writes: ‘Let me heartily congratulate you on your birthday and express my sincere admiration for your talent, strength of mind and firmness.’

Dmitri Hvorostovsky is receiving treatment for brain cancer.

Comments

  • Olassus says:

    Well said, Mr. President, and thank you for supporting good music.

  • Ben says:

    Wishing him the very best of health.

  • Olga says:

    Happy birthday, Dmitry! Wishing you to get well and to celebrate many happy returns of this day.

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