In September 2025, Beatrice Venezi was appointed as the music director of Venice's Fenice, a decision that sparked unprecedented outrage and a staff strike due to her ties with the far-right government and perceived lack of transparency, but just months before her start date in October 2026, the institution rescinded her appointment following her controversial remarks about the orchestra's musicians, prompting a statement of support for the musicians from the symphony's superintendent. #MusicIndustry #Leadership #CulturalInstitutions #IT #AR

