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Nathalie Stutzmann Appointed Music Director of Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo

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Nathalie Stutzmann has been appointed to the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo as its next Music and Artistic Director. Stutzmann will take the position for four-years starting September 2026, succeeding Kazuki Yamada and becoming the first woman to hold the position. In a statement Stutzmann said, “I am deeply honored to join the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra as its next Music {…}

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Nathalie Stutzmann Extends Contract with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

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Natahlie Stutzmann has extended her contract with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) through the 2028-29 season. Since becoming the orchestra’s Music Director, Stutzmann and the Orchestra have achieved several milestones during her first four seasons including the completion of a Beethoven symphony cycle and ASO’s first week-long domestic tour in more than a decade. They have also made an acclaimed {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Fires Back at Nathalie Stutzmann Comment in New York Times

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The Metropolitan Opera is firing back at Nathalie Stutzmann regarding a comment in the New York Times about the orchestra being stuck in a “cave for four hours.” In an interview with the Times Stutzmann said “There’s nothing more boring than being an orchestra musician and being in the back of a cave with no idea of what’s happening on {…}

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Nathalie Stutzmann Leads Metropolitan Opera’s New Productions of ‘Don Giovanni’ & ‘Die Zauberflöte’

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The Metropolitan Opera is set to close out its 2022–23 season with two Mozart works in new productions. The productions will be “Don Giovanni” with Ivo van Hove directing and “Die Zauberflöte” with Simon McBurney directing. “Don Giovanni,” which will be performed between May 5 and June 2, will star Peter Mattei in the title role, Adam Plachetka, Federica Lombardi, {…}

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Atlanta Symphony Makes History Naming Nathalie Stutzmann Music Director

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The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of Nathalie Stutzmann as its fifth Music Director. Stutzmann, who is currently Principal Guest Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Chief Conductor of Norway’s Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra, will succeed Music Director Robert Spano. She will also become the first woman to serve as the ASO’s music director and only the second woman {…}

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Donizetti, Nathalie Stutzmann & John Riesen Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences can experience two rarely performed Donizetti operas, two visual albums, a solo CD and a rarely performed opera. Here are the new releases you cannot miss. Shunia  Music duo Shunia releases its self-titled album, “SHUNIA.” The group features Lisa Reagan and Suzanne Jackson, who have performed with the Washington National Opera for 20 years in addition to {…}

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The Philadelphia Orchestra Names Nathalie Stutzmann as Principal Guest Conductor

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(Source: Philadelphia Orchestra Official Website) The Philadelphia Orchestra has announced that Nathalie Stutzmann will be its principal guest conductor. Stutzmann will take up the post this fall at the start of the 2021-22 season as part of a three-year contract. The conductor debuted with the organization back in 2016 in a performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” “I have always felt close {…}

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Opéra National de Paris Appoints New Music Director

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(Credit: © James Bort / OnP) The Opéra National de Paris has appointed Semyon Bychkov its new Music Director. The company and Alexander Neef, Director General of the Paris National Opera, announced the news and noted that Bychov will start his tenure on August 1, 2028. His first contract will be for four seasons. Bychov will be responsible for overseeing {…}