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Coverage dated April 1, 2024

Klaus Mäkelä, just 28, to become Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director in 2027

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra hired Klaus Makela so succeed Riccardo Muti as music director.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Klaus Mäkelä, just 28, to become Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director in 2027 (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    The Chicago Symphony Orchestra hired Klaus Makela so succeed Riccardo Muti as music director.

  2. Fox News

    Klaus Mäkelä, 28, will take over as music director for the Chicago Symphony in 2027 (opens Fox News)

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    Klaus Mäkelä, a 28-year-old Finnish conductor, will take over as the music director for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2027, making him the youngest head since its start in 1891.

  3. Washington Times

    Klaus Makela, just 28, to become Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director in 2027 (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Klaus Makela was hired Tuesday to succeed Riccardo Muti as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and will become the youngest head since its start in 1891.

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