To cope with the huge income shortfall caused by the pandemic, South Carolina’s largest performing arts organization will let go of conductor Ken Lam after next season; concertmaster and principal pops conductor Yuriy Bekker will become the orchestra’s artistic director, with guest conductors being engaged for core classical concerts. – The Post and Courier (Charleston)

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