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IS KIRILL PETRENKO THE GREATEST CONDUCTOR ALIVE?

The Berlin Philharmonic thinks so. So do many other musicians and conductors. What makes Kirill Petrenko the greatest? Read on.

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John Axelrod
Apr 10, 2024
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Kirill Petrenko was the unexpected choice of the Berlin Philharmonic after Sir Simon Rattle.  And yet, as confirmed by the musicians themselves, he was elected because quite simply he is their perfect conductor.  If the Berlin Philharmonic has the reputation for being considered one of if not the greatest orchestra in the world, does that therefore make…

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John Axelrod is the Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Swiss National Orchestra, Principal Conductor of the Bucharest Symphony Orchestra and founder of CMO: Conductors Masterclass Online. https://johnaxelrod.com
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