Leipzig picks a Shaham as its new principal

Leipzig picks a Shaham as its new principal

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norman lebrecht

May 04, 2021

The Leipzig Gewandhaus has awarded Naomi Shaham a contract as solo double bass.

Member of an impressive Israeli dynasty, Naomi is the daughter of violinist Hagai Shaham. Her brother Michael is a rising violinist.

Comments

  • Donna Pasquale says:

    I’m perplexed . A car tyre company handles your advertising? https://oko.com/

  • Bruno Michel says:

    The Leipzig Gewandhaus has won a contract at the Gewandhausorchester in Leipzig. Thank God we know. Gets better every day.

  • Confused.com says:

    “The Leipzig Gewandhaus has won a contract at the Gewandhausorchester in Leipzig as solo double bass.” Eh???

  • Eusebius says:

    Any relation to Gil Shaham.

  • Greg Bottini says:

    “The Leipzig Gewandhaus has won a contract at the Gewandhausorchester in Leipzig as solo double bass.”
    ????

  • Bill says:

    “The Leipzig Gewandhaus has won a contract at the Gewandhausorchester in Leipzig as solo double bass.”

    That sentence makes no sense. Want to try again?

  • Monica says:

    Congratulations to Naomi. Yes, her brother is a rising violinist and her sister Noga is also a rising violinist and violist. Contgratulations to the entire family! And the wording of the headline is indeed awkward. The orchestra awarded Naomi the contract!

  • Axl says:

    Yeyy!! Naomi is awesome player and truly a stellar double bass star! Well done Leipzig and congrats to both sides!

  • Gigi says:

    Now comes the probational two year period prior to Gey tenured

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