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Violinist Gidon Kremer Says Netrebko's Donation to Donetsk Opera a "Completely Conscious and Political Act"
For the world-renowned soprano, Anna Netrebko, her latest endorsement of an opera theatre in Donetsk has brought with it some political tension. It has been reported that Latvian violinist, Gidon Kremer, said of the singer that her intentions were of a "completely conscious and political act." New York Philharmonic Names Oscar S. Schafer Chairman of the Board to Succeed Gary W. Parr
On Thursday, the New York Philharmonic named Oscar S. Schafer as its new chairman of the board. Mr. Schafer, a hedge fund mogul, will succeed its current chairman, Gary W. Parr, early next year.
