CSO scoop

[George K]

“Xxxxx texted that although “as yet unconfirmed, young, Finnish conductor, Klaus Makela will probably be the next CSO music director.”Muti does not approve because he is so young. Under 30.”

[kluurs]

Well, it's confirmed. I guess we won't be hearing Yuja Wang for a decade or so...

https://slippedisc.com/2024/04/breaking-chicago-symphony-names-music-director/

[George K]

[jon-nyc]

@kluurs said in CSO scoop:

Well, it's confirmed. I guess we won't be hearing Yuja Wang for a decade or so...

Why?

[kluurs]

They broke up. She just cancelled a planned Chicago Symphony concert with Makela because...well, because.

[George K]

Ah, I didn't know about the breakup.

Maybe she'll perform with another conductor?

[Doctor Phibes]

@George-K said in CSO scoop:

Maybe she'll perform with another conductor?

First time I've heard it called that.

[jon-nyc]

@kluurs said in CSO scoop:

They broke up. She just cancelled a planned Chicago Symphony concert with Makela because...well, because.

Women. <shakes head>

PS, I didn’t know they were a thing.

[jon-nyc]

lol @Doctor-Phibes