Kent Nagano Named Hamburg’s Next Generalmusikdirector

The rumor was true: Beginning with the 2015-16 season, Nagano will be the music director of the Hamburg State Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra. “This job will keep the 60-year-old Californian in the opera business, and in Germany, after he leaves the Bavarian State Opera in Munich next July.” (He has also just extended his Montreal Symphony contract through 2015-16.)