The New York Times – Music:
The veteran conductor, who won acclaim as a champion of new music at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, will begin a three-year term in 2025.
Category: Appointments and Executive Changes
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Jaap van Zweden, New York Phil Maestro, Takes Podium in Seoul
The New York Times – Music:
The conductor officially began his tenure as the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s new music director, months before he is to step down in New York.
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As Changes Come to Boston Symphony, Conductor’s Contract Is Extended
The New York Times – Music:
The music director, Andris Nelsons, was moved to an evergreen contract, with an expanded role at Tanglewood. And Carlos Simon was named to a new composer post.
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Netflix’s Head of Film to Depart
The New York Times – Film:
Scott Stuber attracted Oscar-winning filmmakers to the streaming service and helped usher the entertainment industry into the streaming era.
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Franz Welser-Möst to Leave the Cleveland Orchestra
The New York Times – Music:
Franz Welser-Möst, the Cleveland Orchestra’s music director since 2002, is beginning to wind down his career.
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Christopher Nolan Leads Directors Guild Nomination
The New York Times – Film:
Greta Gerwig is also nominated for “Barbie.” Most but not all of the nominees for this prize often go on to Oscar nominations.
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JetBlue Chief Executive to Step Down
The New York Times – Travel:
Robin Hayes described the decision to retire as “bittersweet,” and suggested that unspecified health concerns had driven it.
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In Detroit, an Opera Leader Finishes With One Last Triumph
The New York Times – Music:
Wayne Brown, who recently retired, started his career in Detroit before returning there to run a transformed Detroit Opera.
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After Shakeup, Trinity Church Appoints Its Next Music Leader
The New York Times – Music:
Melissa Attebury will be the first woman to run the church’s program, after Julian Wachner was fired last year following accusations of misconduct that he has denied.