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Belgium PM Attends Concert of Israeli Conductor Axed by Festival

Ghent Festival cited unclear position of Israeli conductor Lahav Shani on Israel's Gaza actions, prompting cancellation amid ongoing international debate on cultural boycotts.

  • The organizers of the Ghent festival canceled an Israeli conductor's performance, citing his lack of criticism towards Israel's government and his role as conductor of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • Belgium's Prime Minister attended the rescheduled concert by the Israeli conductor in Germany to condemn the cancellation decision and express appreciation for the conductor's contributions.
  • The German government welcomed the invitation extended to the Israeli conductor to perform in Berlin, calling it a 'wonderful sign' of support.
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Belgium PM attends concert of Israeli conductor axed by festival

Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever said Saturday he attended a concert by a German orchestra that was disinvited from a Belgian festival to show support for its Israeli conductor.

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Earlier this week, the Ghent Festival of Flanders decided to cancel a performance by the Munich Philharmonic, conducted by Israeli conductor Lahav Shani. Chairman of the board, Jan Briers, explained the reasons for this decision on Terzake.

·Antwerp, Belgium
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vrt broke the news in Antwerp, Belgium on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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