Marcelo Lehninger, who was introduced to West Michigan as the Grand Rapids Symphony’s new music director , on Thursday, June 2, was introduced to his first Festival of the Arts, the following day.
Grand Rapids Symphony Associate Conductor John Varineau, who led the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony at 3 p.m. on June 3 on the Calder Stage, introduced “his new boss” to the crowd as they enjoyed the opening day of the 47 th annual celebration of arts and culture.
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