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Tonight before the piano-dress rehearsal for Moby Dick, San Diego Opera General and Artistic Director Ian Campbell announced that conductor Karen Keltner has removed herself from the production.
Mr. Campbell explained that maestro Keltner has been fighting illness with antibiotics for at least a week. Maestro Keltner didn’t want to risk letting the entire production down by being physically unable to conduct.
Stepping in to conduct is Joseph Mechavich. Maestro Mechavich just conducted Moby Dick at Calgary Opera in a production that closed on February 3rd. Ben Heppner sang Captain Ahab in Calgary which should help to make a smooth transition.
Maestro Mechavich is making his company debut. His conducting credentials include Deutsche Opera Berlin, New York City Opera and Calgary amongst others.
It appears to be a fortunate turn of events for Maestro Mechavich to be available.
Joseph Mechavich
Tonight before the piano-dress rehearsal for Moby Dick, San Diego Opera General and Artistic Director Ian Campbell announced that conductor Karen Keltner has removed herself from the production.
Mr. Campbell explained that maestro Keltner has been fighting illness with antibiotics for at least a week. Maestro Keltner didn’t want to risk letting the entire production down by being physically unable to conduct.
Stepping in to conduct is Joseph Mechavich. Maestro Mechavich just conducted Moby Dick at Calgary Opera in a production that closed on February 3rd. Ben Heppner sang Captain Ahab in Calgary which should help to make a smooth transition.
Maestro Mechavich is making his company debut. His conducting credentials include Deutsche Opera Berlin, New York City Opera and Calgary amongst others.
It appears to be a fortunate turn of events for Maestro Mechavich to be available.
Joseph Mechavich