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Berkeley Symphony on the hunt for new music director

Joseph Young is stepping down as music director after six years, having significantly increased attendance and expanded the orchestra's community engagement.

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.

Berkeley Symphony on the hunt for new music director

Joseph Young is stepping down as music director after six years, having significantly increased attendance and expanded the orchestra's community engagement.

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.

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'Barney & Friends' music director received 'frightening' death threats over catchy songs: 'I wanted to kill you'

Bob Singleton, music director for "Barney & Friends," faced alarming threats due to backlash against his catchy tunes.

Death threats from disgruntled fans revealed the intense scrutiny and extremes of audience reactions to children's music.

Oakland Symphony kicks off new era with new music director

Kedrick Armstrong brings fresh energy and diverse programming to the Oakland Symphony as its new music director.

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.

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Gone in a Six-Year Flash: Farewell to the New York Phil's Maestro

Jaap van Zweden's tenure at the New York Philharmonic lacked a distinct leadership presence and personal touch, leaving little lasting impact on the orchestra.

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.

Gone in a Six-Year Flash: Farewell to the New York Phil's Maestro

Jaap van Zweden's tenure at the New York Philharmonic lacked a distinct leadership presence and personal touch, leaving little lasting impact on the orchestra.

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.

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Tarmo Peltokoski, 24-year-old Finnish conductor, to become Hong Kong Philharmonic music director

Tarmo Peltokoski appointed as music director of Hong Kong Philharmonic at 24, emphasizing youth and talent development.

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