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Young conductor takes a leap

Alan Gilbert, who will conduct the BSO next week, takes over as music director of the New York Philharmonic later this year. He will be one of the youngest conductors ever in that position. Alan Gilbert, who will conduct the BSO next week, takes over as music director of the New York Philharmonic later this year. He will be one of the youngest conductors ever in that position. (Rachel Papo for The New York Times /file 2008)
By David Weininger
Globe Correspondent / February 27, 2009

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Alan Gilbert stands on the threshold of the greatest challenge of his young career. In a little more than six months, the 42-year-old will take over as music director of the New York Philharmonic, one of the youngest conductors ever and the first New York native to hold the position. It's an ensemble that Gilbert literally grew up with: Both ... (Full article: 964 words)

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