The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal has chosen Mélanie La Couture as its next chief executive officer. She succeeds Madeleine Careau, who retires next month after nearly 25 years at the helm.
La Couture has history with the OSM as its chief operating officer from 2007 to 2013.
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