Maestro move: Estonia names Neeme Järvi’s successor

Maestro move: Estonia names Neeme Järvi’s successor

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norman lebrecht

December 05, 2019

The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra has upgraded its principal guest conductor to be its next music director from next season.

The new chief is Olari Eelts, 48, home grown.

Neeme is named Honorary Conductor For Life and his son Paavo is Artistic Advisor.

No pressure, then.

 

Comments

  • Gustavo says:

    Quick, get the Chandos contract sorted pre-Brexit!

  • Karl says:

    Big shoes to fill!

  • He’s a wonderful conductor – puts the music first.

  • Gustavo says:

    Who Elts?

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