The new music director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has called for an end to the politicisation of coronavirus vaccinations. Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko, 45, formerly chief conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, said wider acceptance of the importance of vaccines was needed globally if live music was to return in full. He also urged governments to work together and accept jabs created in other countries as valid proof for international travel and widespread use. This is vital nowadays.”Managing director James Williams suggested the orchestra faced significant obstacles in touring but would be a “leading beacon”. – Conductor Vasily Petrenko appears for the first time at the Proms in his new role as music director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Wednesday August 4 at the Royal Albert Hall.

Source: Irish Independent August 01, 2021 23:03 UTC