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Should a tech tycoon be able to pay his way into conducting a world-class orchestra? And should they really sell tickets?

Should a tech tycoon be able to pay his way into conducting a world-class orchestra? And should they really sell tickets?WorldPing

Elon Musk may be able to buy a trip to Mars, but when the super wealthy pay to be conductors – as Canadian entrepreneur Mandle Cheung is doing – it makes a mockery of a meritocracy in classical music There are some pretty gigantic non-negotiables for…

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