Barenboim becomes new La Scala musical director

13/10/11 20:03 CET

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Milan’s renowned opera house La Scala has named Daniel Barenboim as its new musical director.

He has been producing operas at the venue for the last five years.

Barenboim will now spend around fifteen weeks a year at La Scala, for a range of productions and tours.

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