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Veteran conductor Daniel Barenboim has been awarded honorary membership of the Berlin State Opera and appointed as honorary principal conductor of its Staatskapelle orchestra, the institutions announced on Friday. The Argentine-born pianist and conductor took over as general music director of the state opera and its orchestra in 1992, leading them to international renown. Barenboim's contract was to run until 2027, but he stood down from his position at the start of 2023 on health grounds after having to cancel a number of engagements. Appointed principal conductor for life of the Staatskapell...
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The former director of La Fenice Opera in Venice, Fortunato Ortombina, is to become the new artistic director of La Scala in Milan, one of the most famous opera houses in the world. The board of directors, chaired by Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala, announced on Tuesday that the 63-year-old will take over from the current head of La Scala, Dominique Meyer, in August next year. The contract of the French-born Meyer, which would have expired at the end of February 2025, will be extended by a few months, the board said, adding that a transitional period has been agreed during which the two men will wor...
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The two major opera houses in Paris are expected to close between 2027 and 2030 for extensive renovation and modernization work, according to information provided to dpa. The historic Opéra Garnier, with around 1,900 seats, is currently undergoing a facade renovation to the tune of around €7 million ($7.6 million). It is expected to close for the 2027-28 season. The Opéra Bastille with around 2,700 seats is expected to remain closed for the 2029-30 season, the organization told dpa. Alternative performance spaces could be found by then. The German artistic director Alexander Neef has been at t...
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