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"Franz Welser-Möst Announces Retirement as Cleveland Orchestra Music Director"

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"Franz Welser-Möst Announces Retirement as Cleveland Orchestra Music Director"
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Austrian conductor Franz Welser-Möst has announced his decision to step down as music director of the Cleveland Orchestra in June 2027, marking the end of his 25-year tenure, the longest of any music director. This decision comes after Welser-Möst's recent cancer treatment, prompting him to reflect on his future. The Orchestra's President & CEO, André Gremillet, praised Welser-Möst's artistry and legacy, expressing gratitude for the remaining three and a half years of exceptional music-making under his leadership.

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  1. Breaking: Franz Welser-Möst calls time on his Cleveland career - Slippedisc  Slipped Disc
  2. Franz Welser-Möst to Leave the Cleveland Orchestra  The New York Times
  3. Cleveland Orchestra music director Franz Welser-Möst retiring in 2027  WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
  4. Franz Welser-Most will step down as Cleveland Orchestra music director in 2027  cleveland.com
  5. Franz Welser-Möst Will Not Extend Contract with The Cleveland Orchestra - OperaWire OperaWire  OperaWire

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