World-renowned conductor and pianist Xu Zhong takes the helm for upcoming season of the Haifa Symphony Orchestra
One of China’s most prominent musicians will spend this year giving the Haifa music scene a boost.
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Shanghai-based Xu Zhong, a world-renowned pianist and conductor, will serve as musical director for the Haifa Symphony Orchestra’s 2013-2014 season. The maestro is in the coastal northern Israeli city at the invitation of Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, who personally asked him to spend a year leading the city’s orchestra.
“It is a great honor for the Haifa Symphony Orchestra to have such a person of stature join as our musical director and chief conductor. I am sure Xu Zhong will lead us to new heights and greater accomplishments,” said Motti Eines, the general director of the Haifa Symphony Orchestra.
The orchestra’s season opens October 6 and 7 at 8:30 p.m. at the Haifa Auditorium.
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