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IS TEODOR CURRENTZIS A GENIUS OR CHARLATAN?

IS TEODOR CURRENTZIS A GENIUS OR CHARLATAN?

Described as both a genius and charlatan, Teodor Currentzis continues to change classical music. His methods are controversial, conscious and autocratic, yet successful. Why? Read on.

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Teodor Currentzis is something of an anomaly among conductors today. His “man in black” fashionable allure, his long hair, his large body frame, his atypical interpretations, having his own orchestras- not withstanding his tenure in Stuttgart which is hardly his own, but is historically known for engaging eccentric conductors such as Celibidache- all c…

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