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
Festival axes German orchestra over concerns about Israeli conductor
Festival cancels German orchestra over ‘lack of clarity’ on Israeli conductor’s views
En Belgique et en Allemagne, l’annulation d’un concert que devait diriger un chef d’orchestre israélien crée une intense polémique
Belgian festival's decision to cancel a concert led by an Israeli conductor draws criticism
En Belgique, l’annulation d’un concert d’un chef d’orchestre israélien divise les autorités du pays et suscite de vives réactions en Allemagne
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