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1 month ago
Chicago

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 ]
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2 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco Symphony music director Esa-Pekka Salonen resigns

Esa-Pekka Salonen resigns as San Francisco Symphony's music director in 2024-25 season due to differences in future goals with the Board of Governors.
Salonen's tenure focused on innovative programming and collaboration with diverse artistic advisors, but financial struggles due to Covid impacts and declining subscribers remained challenges. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Europe news

Jaap van Zweden to Lead French Orchestra After New York Philharmonic

Jaap van Zweden takes on new music director roles in Seoul and Paris.
Van Zweden plans to promote new works and contemporary pieces by French composers. [ more ]
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