La Scala Announces Leadership Transition

La Scala Announces Leadership Transition

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Myung-Whun Chung will be the new music director of La Scala once Riccardo Chailly’s contract expires in 2026, CE Report quotes ANSA.

The theater’s superintendent, Fortunato Ortombina, made the proposal today during the board of directors meeting, and it was accepted unanimously.

Chung will lead La Scala until 2030.

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