A Conductor Considers Her Future

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Classical music news: Potentially on a short list for new musical directors of the New York Philharmonic for 2024? via The New York Times

“At 52, Mälkki is one of the world’s top conductors, widely sought between her appearances in Helsinki and with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, of which she is the principal guest conductor. And with openings on the horizon at major American orchestras — especially the New York Philharmonic, which she leads at Carnegie Hall on Jan. 6, and which is searching for a music director to succeed Jaap van Zweden in 2024 — her name is on leading wish lists”

Susanna Mälkki is at the top of her field as major American orchestras search for their next music directors.