The news that Ghent Festival of Flanders a concert by the Münchner Philharmoniker led by his future chief conductor, the Israeli Lahav Shani, still causes severe reactions. Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) even went to Germany last weekend to express his support. Is the Israelian still welcome? Tonight at 9.30 pm, the Festival’s Board of Directors will discuss the issue again. Follow all the news about the concert in this live blog.
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