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Life with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Rafael Kubelík: a Life in Pictures
7. Life with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
In 1950, Kubelik became music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, choosing the position over an offer to succeed Sir Adrian Boult as chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. He was later dismissed from Chicago for introducing too many contemporary works, demanding exhaustive rehearsals and engaging several black artists. Photo: Getty
