The Flanders Festival Ghent dropped a Munich Philharmonic program, citing concerns over a conductor’s possible views on Gaza. German leaders called the move antisemitic.
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The Flanders Festival Ghent dropped a Munich Philharmonic program, citing concerns over a conductor’s possible views on Gaza. German leaders called the move antisemitic.
By Adam Nagourney
Flanders Festival Ghent says it made decision over lack of 'clarity' about incoming conductor Lahav Shani's views.
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Festival cancels German orchestra over ‘lack of clarity’ on Israeli conductor’s views
