Israel Opera chief steps down
mainHanna Munitz has announced her retirement after 21 years as chief executive.
She kept the company running but was unpopular with artists, especially conductors, some of whom she fired with extreme acrimony. She lacked charm and was not renowned for gratitude.
Apparently 120 candidates applied for the vacancy the day it was advertised.
Munitz will depart in the summer of 2016.
I met the woman only twice and that was at the very beginning of her tenure.
She was really nice and friendly and certainly not lacking in charm. Just this remark of a first hand witness who experienced her differently at a certain moment.
I don’t recognize this bitter comment at all. Fond memories, Hanna!