The New York Times – Music:
Fortunato Ortombina, the general director of Teatro La Fenice, Venice’s opera house, will succeed Dominique Meyer, a respected French impresario.
Category: Appointments and Executive Changes
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The Era of Klaus Mäkelä, Conducting Phenom, Begins in Chicago
The New York Times – Music:
On Thursday, the richly talented 28-year-old maestro led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for the first time since being named its next music director.
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Met Opera Chooses Tilman Michael as Next Chorus Master
The New York Times – Music:
Tilman Michael, who leads the Frankfurt Opera’s chorus, will succeed the veteran conductor Donald Palumbo, who steps down this season after 17 years.
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Klaus Mäkelä to Lead Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The New York Times – Music:
He will be the youngest music director in the orchestra’s 133-year history, and one of the youngest ever to lead a top American ensemble.
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Valentino Names Alessandro Michele as Creative Director
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Alessandro Michele, the designer who brought profits and plenty of buzz to Gucci, was just named creative director of Valentino.
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David Calhoun, Boeing C.E.O., to Step Down in Management Reshuffle
The New York Times – Travel:
The company’s chief executive, David Calhoun, said he would leave at the end of the year. Stan Deal, Boeing’s head of commercial planes, stepped down immediately.
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Valentino’s Creative Director Is Departing
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Pierpaolo Piccioli, known for his bold use of color and studded leather shoes, had been at the fashion house for 25 years.
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Dries Van Noten Announces Retirement
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Belgian designer, known for his glorious use of color and prints, remained independent for years. Now he’s going out on his own terms.
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Esa-Pekka Salonen to Leave San Francisco Symphony
The New York Times – Music:
Esa-Pekka Salonen, the ensemble’s music director, said that he no longer shared the same goals as the administration, which has been cutting costs.