Franz Welser-Moest, one of Austria’s most famous conductors, has quit as musical director of Vienna’s famed State Opera just days after its 2014-15 season began, citing an artistic clash with its director. In a brief statement on Friday he said he had informed artistic director Dominique Meyer of his decision to resign, citing “long-standing artistic differences that were not resolved in several discussions”. The abrupt departure of the award-winning Welser-Moest – who has twice conducted the New Year’s concert of the Vienna Philharmonic which is broadcast live around the world – leaves the Opera scrambling for a replacement. In a statement to the Austria Press Agency, Meyer said he regretted the conductor’s exit.
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