Flanders Festival Ghent says it made decision over lack of ‘clarity’ about incoming conductor Lahav Shani’s views.
While Shani had spoken in favour of “peace and reconciliation” in the past, his attitude towards the “genocidal regime in Tel Aviv” was unclear given his role as the chief conductor of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the festival organisers said.
But not on unrelated topics. When talking about music, do you always state your political convictions?
Viewing my online presence makes it perfectly clear what my convictions are. They didn’t say “he didn’t submit paperwork disavowing genocide when the performance was scheduled”, they said his views on the genocide were unclear. If he does strongly disavow the Israeli government’s genocide, now is a time to speak up.
I’m not sure what you’re trying to drive at tbh, but I don’t think i care anymore.