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Son of Richard Hickox lands first conducting job

Son of Richard Hickox lands first conducting job

The gifted Adam Hickox has been named chief coinductor of the Trindheim Symphony Orchestra in Norway from next year. He made his debut with them two months ago in Verdi’s Requiem.

Adam is 28. In Trondheim he will succeed Han Na Chang.

Richard Hickox died on this day 16 years ago, aged 60.

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