Jaap van Zweden

New York Philharmonic Puts Hopes In LA Head

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The New York Philharmonic, which has been treading water financially, tapped Wednesday the well-regarded head of the Los Angeles Philharmonic as president in a startling shake-up for the classical music world. Deborah Borda, who will take over as president and chief executive in September, has restored financial health to the Los Angeles Philharmonic since taking … Read more

NY Philharmonic Conductor To Bow Out With Global Concerts

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New York Philharmonic music director Alan Gilbert will close his tenure with concerts that bring together musicians from around the world, including US political adversaries Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. The leading US orchestra on Wednesday announced a final concert series under Gilbert from June 8-10 which will feature Mahler’s enigmatic Symphony No. 7. Members from … Read more