Just in: Barenboim meets Pope

Just in: Barenboim meets Pope

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norman lebrecht

November 17, 2014

The conductor, 72, was received today at the Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis.

The Middle East was discussed. ‘It was very cordial,’ said Barenboim.

It was the first meeting between the two South Americans.

Barenboim had several encounters with the music-loving Pope Benedict.

 

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Comments

  • Erhard Weber says:

    That’s Baremboim with Pope Benedict and not Francis.

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