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Keene energizes Syracuse Symphony and faces turbulent era
Christopher Keene, music director of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, expanded the ensemble from 50 to nearly 70 and boosted salaries and morale. He halted Puccini Turandot to honor Puccini, spoke passionately about his impact, and led the orchestra to Carnegie Hall before wage disputes and strikes in 1982 83 briefly stalled its season.
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