Barbara Hannigan takes London post

Barbara Hannigan takes London post

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norman lebrecht

June 01, 2023

The Canadian singer-turned-conductor has been appointed Reinbert de Leeuw Professor of Music at the Royal Academy of Music.

The seat is named after her late mentor, the Dutch musical activist.

Hanigan’s job is to ‘direct ensembles, mentor singers and offer guidance to students on strategies for optimising performance.’

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