Palermo Opera House Cancels Conductor Over Epstein Scandal Connections
The Teatro Massimo in Palermo has terminated its collaboration with French conductor Frédéric Chaslin due to his alleged connections to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Chaslin was scheduled to lead a production of Aida in May 2024 at the Italian opera house. His name reportedly appears in documents related to the disgraced financier, according to reporting by the newspaper La Repubblica. Chaslin has served as a guest conductor at the Vienna State Opera since 1997, where he has led nearly 250 performances of 34 different works.
Key facts
- Frédéric Chaslin's collaboration with Teatro Massimo in Palermo was canceled.
- The cancellation is due to Chaslin's alleged connections to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
- Chaslin was scheduled to conduct Aida in May 2024 in Palermo.
- Chaslin's name reportedly appears in Epstein-related documents, per La Repubblica.
- Chaslin has been a guest conductor at Vienna State Opera since 1997, conducting nearly 250 performances.
Entities
Artists
- Frédéric Chaslin
Institutions
- Teatro Massimo
- Vienna State Opera
Locations
- Palermo
- Italy