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ON THE DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST WOMAN CONCERTMASTER OF THE BERLIN PHILHARMONIC

ON THE DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST WOMAN CONCERTMASTER OF THE BERLIN PHILHARMONIC

Vineta Sareika announces her impending departure

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Sep 11, 2024
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ON THE DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST WOMAN CONCERTMASTER OF THE BERLIN PHILHARMONIC
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Yesterday, I learned that Vineta Sareika will depart the Berlin Philharmonic—where she is their first woman concertmaster in their 142-year history—in a format I have no desire to share.

Earlier today, I found and shared Sareika’s own words about her departure, posted to her Facebook on September 9:

After three enriching and exciting years with the Berlin…

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