It was the worst kept secret on the musical planet. This week, the appointment of Finnish Klaus Mäkelä as Riccardo Muti's successor as head of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was officially announced, starting in 2027. On the same date, he will also become music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Amsterdam Concertgebouw, what we have known since 2022. All for a conductor who will then be 31 years old, and who arouses irresistible enthusiasm wherever he goes. But this will also mean the end of his mandate at the Orchester de Paris, which he has just made triumphant during a memorable American tour, during which the musicians have expressed to us abundantly their wish to keep it as well. as long as possible.
LE FIGARO. - What could we do to keep you?
KLAUS MÄKELÄ.
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I haven't left yet! Announcing nominations well in advance is misleading. I'm here and there we are, we are in our fourth season...
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