LPO finds unstarry music director
NewsThe Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra has chosen ‘renowned conductor’ Matthew Kraemer as its next music director, starting in July.
He succeeds Carlos Miguel Prieto, who ruled for 17 years.
Kraemer has been music director of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra for the past eight years.
‘The LPO was searching for a leader to take our talented musicians to new artistic heights and firmly plant roots in our great city, and we found exactly that person in Matthew,’ said Dr. Bernard Jaffe, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Board President. ‘He has exquisite musical intelligence and interpretive skills, considerable organizational leadership experience, and all the qualities of a modern Music Director. We look forward to Matthew joining our team this summer.’
That smile looks strenuous…
Maybe it is related to New Orleans food — my wife made some recipes by Paul Prudhomme so spiced with shovels full of cayenne pepper that they caused me to have that exact same facial expression and to hold my hands in front of me just like that. I have not cried like that since the death of Bambi’s mother.
We could have used the reporting without the snarky-ness which is just flat out rude and unnecessary.
That’s OK, Norman. The Louisiana Phil probably never heard of you either.
This response made my day. NL isn’t as well known as he thinks he is.
No real musician one in the profession gives a flying rat’s behind about NL and what he thinks.
I have worked with Kraemer a few times as a guest conductor and always found him professional, prepared, and efficient in rehearsals.
We wish him well.
Full disclosure: I’m the guy who recommended Carlos Prieto to Louisiana Phil ca. 2002.
Bold claim!
Don’t look now, but his white is showing.
Can’t fault that good ol’ Amercian smile.
Goodness, I remember when Hans-Peter Seibel was there!
Klaus Peter Seibel
Klaus Peter…
Something tells me they went for the safer, more budget-friendly option. Poor guy will be treated like the managements puppet
Kraemer is a young talented conductor. The Louisiana Phil does not have deep pockets and they did well by hiring a talented but lesser-known musical director