Maestra move 1: Kentucky pulls in an outsider

Maestra move 1: Kentucky pulls in an outsider

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norman lebrecht

July 12, 2022

The Lexington Philharmonic shortlisted four batons for its next music director: Thomas Heuser, Akiko Fujimoto, Julia Tai and Kelly Corcoran.

Then an Iowa-based Frenchwoman Mélisse Brunet flew in as a cover conductor and was granted the job on first audition.

Here’s how.

Comments

  • Henry williams says:

    She looks scary on the podium.

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