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Klaus Makela, 28-Year-Old Finnish Conductor, to Lead Chicago Symphony
Klaus Makela, a 28-year-old Finnish conductor, will become the next music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, making him the youngest maestro in the ensemble's history.
Makela's appointment is a testament to his charisma, clarity, and rapid rise in classical music, with his age not being a relevant factor in his view. [ more ]