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The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra gave a rapturous welcome on Wednesday to the appointment of Israeli musician Lahav Shani as its new chief conductor in the 2026-27 season. After a year’s deliberation, the council of the Bavarian capital backed the 34-year-old in the role, initially for five years. Shani, who despite his young age has already garnered considerable success in his field, was the ensemble’s preferred candidate. Orchestra director Paul Müller spoke of a generational change that offers the philharmonic enormous development potential. Orchestra board spokesperson Alexandra Gruber, s…