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'Andris Nelsons Extends Contract with Boston Symphony Orchestra Through 2022

Earlier this year, a fake tweet by Lang Lang had people believing that Andris Nelsons would lead the Berlin Philharmonic. However, the tweet was a hoax and the Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor has extended his five-year deal and additional 2 years to carry him through 2022.

By Ian Holubiak

'Berlin Philharmonic Introduces Kirill Petrenko, New Chief Conductor, Via Website

The Berlin Philharmonic's newly appointed chief conductor, Kirill Petrenko, has already had to deal with anti-Semitic abuse over his new position. While he remains tight-lipped on all matters, the orchestra has taken the opportunity to introduce their new leader via a free website.

By Ian Holubiak
'Jewish Conductor Kirill Petrenko Greeted with Anti-Semitism in Germany Appointment

Having been appointed to the Berlin Philharmonic beginning September 2018, Kirill Petrenko has expressed his enthusiasm for taking over a most astounding symphony. However, his enthusiasm was met with anti-Semitism on Northern German Radio (NDR) and other German news outlets.

By Ian Holubiak

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'Andris Nelsons Extends Contract with Boston Symphony Orchestra Through 2022

'Berlin Philharmonic Introduces Kirill Petrenko, New Chief Conductor, Via Website

'Jewish Conductor Kirill Petrenko Greeted with Anti-Semitism in Germany Appointment

'Berlin Philharmonic Elects Kirill Petrenko of Bavarian State Opera to Chief Conductor

'Lang Lang Tweets Congratulations to Boston's Andris Nelsons for Landing Berlin Philharmonic Gig

'Simon Rattle Named Music Director of London Symphony Orchestra

'Claude Frank, Pianist and Interpreter of Beethoven, Dead at 89

'Simon Rattle and Berlin Philharmoniker to Break Up, Expected to Make New Appointment Come May 2015

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'Baby Booming: Berlin Philharmonic Appoints Youngest Trumpeter to Date, Florian Pichler, at 18 Years Old

'Top Pittsburgh Symphony Violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley Picked as New Berlin Philharmonic Concertmaster

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