Twenty Years on the Podium, on the Symphonic Case
The Santa Barbara Symphony is celebrating Maestro Nir Kabaretti’s 20th anniversary as music director. The milestone was marked by a tribute concert and a fundraising gala at the Music Academy of the West.
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Long-tenured artistic leadership is significant for the stability and cultural development of regional performing arts organizations.
Santa Barbara Symphony, Opening its Season this Weekend at the Granada Theatre, Hosted a Tribute to Maestro Nir Kabaretti, Embarking on his 20th Year at the Helm
Add independent.com on Google Add the SB Independent as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Music & Artistic Director Maestro Nir Kabaretti with Santa Barbara Symphony at October 17 tribute. | Photo: Josef Woodard It was 20 years ago today, more or less, that Nir Kabaretti took control of the podium as maestro of the Santa Barbara Symphony (SBS). The Israeli, then based in Italy, won the prized role after a two-year search following the departure of previous conductor Gisèle Ben-Dor.
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