"The theater management wants to make it clear that this is not a cultural decision, but a political and moral responsibility," the statement said.
Arcimboldi added that it is difficult for him to defend his artistic choice in an atmosphere of tension and threats.
Earlier, Russian conductor and violinist Vladimir Spivakov, People's Artist of the USSR, commented on his removal from the leadership of the International Music Festival in Colmar, which he headed for more than 30 years.
The artist said that all negotiations were conducted behind his back, and the organizers did not even get in touch personally, sending him a letter without a signature, full of vague wording.
He called this decision "the desire to fit into the general trend towards the abolition of all Russian culture."