Charles Dutoit steps down at Verbier

Charles Dutoit steps down at Verbier

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norman lebrecht

July 23, 2017

Last night was the Swiss conductor’s final appearance as music director of the Verbier Festival Orchestra.

He succeeded James Levine in 2009 and has now accepted the title of Conductor Emeritus.

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  • Zarmo says:
    July 23, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    And the winner is ? DH ?

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  • Beinisch says:
    July 23, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    His last concert was magnificent in spite of the rain here in Verbier. He conducted Salome in a concert version.Just superb.

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  • claremonter says:
    July 23, 2017 at 5:15 pm

    I’m observing from far away, but hope they will consider Gábor Takács-Nagy, a superb conductor and musician.

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