Festival cancels German orchestra over ‘lack of clarity’ on Israeli conductor’s views

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A Belgian music festival has cancelled a performance by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra over a perceived lack of “clarity” on its Israeli conductor’s views on the Middle East conflict, sparking accusations of antisemitism from the German government.

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