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Another principal leaves the Berlin Philharmonic

Another principal leaves the Berlin Philharmonic

We have obtained confirmation that principal flute Sebastian Jacot will leave the orchestra in November, after failing to ‘pass the probation period.’ An audition for his successor will be held in March.

The section also has a vacancy for second flute (with piccolo).

Jacot, 36, was on his way to become principal flute at the San Francisco Symphony when a call from Berlin derouted him two years ago. The Swiss virtuoso was acclaimed as a rock star in his previous post at Leipzig. But Berlin is Berlin and Darwin’s law applies.

Following yesterday’s shock departure of concertmaster Vineta Sareika, its first woman leader, the orchestra may need to reflect on its recent comings and goings. The Berlin Phil is unquestionably the most challenging gig in the orchestral world but, like Manchester United under Alex Ferguson, it is a winning orchestra, not a happy one.

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