The renowned Teatro La Fenice in Venice has terminated its contract with Beatrice Venezi, its newly appointed music director. The decision comes after months of public outcry stemming from Venezi’s remarks suggesting that the opera house’s employment procedures were characterized by nepotism, with positions reportedly being passed down through generations.
The La Fenice Foundation announced on Sunday its decision to cease all future engagements with the 36-year-old conductor and pianist, following a period of significant controversy surrounding her appointment.
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Teatro La Fenice, the prestigious Venice opera house, has fired its incoming music director after she insinuated its hiring practices were nepotistic, with jobs “practically passed down from father to son”. After months of controversy over the appointment of Beatrice Venezi, La Fenice Foundation said on Sunday it had decided to “cancel all future collaborations” with the 36-year-old conductor and pianist.