Antonio Pappano
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British-Italian conductor Antonio Pappano, 56, has accepted the extension of his contract as Music Director of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome until 2021. This was announced by the superintendent of Santa Cecilia, Michele dall’Ongaro. Pappano, who serves as Music Director of the Royal Opera House in London since 2002, is the chief conductor of the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia since 2005. Under his tenure, the Orchestra gained in quality and reputation.
