# A Controversial Music Director & A Saudi Deal

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Podcast: [The OperaWire Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-operawire-podcast-7393420)
Published: 2025-10-24T16:45:32+00:00
Episode link: https://operawire.podbean.com/e/operawire-podcast-4-a-controversial-music-director-a-saudi-deal/
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Duration seconds: 3708

## Resource

David and Francisco Salazar discuss the new season and the controversies surrounding the music director at the Teatro La Fenice and the Met Opera's new Saudi Deal.

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