"Franz Welser-Möst Announces Retirement as Cleveland Orchestra Music Director"
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Austrian conductor Franz Welser-Möst has announced his decision to step down as music director of the Cleveland Orchestra in June 2027, marking the end of his 25-year tenure, the longest of any music director. This decision comes after Welser-Möst's recent cancer treatment, prompting him to reflect on his future. The Orchestra's President & CEO, André Gremillet, praised Welser-Möst's artistry and legacy, expressing gratitude for the remaining three and a half years of exceptional music-making under his leadership.
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