The cancellation of a Munich Philharmonic Orchestra concert in Belgium over its Israeli conductor Lahav Shani has sparked outrage in Germany. Munich Philharmonic cancellation 'deeply antisemitic act'Many German politicians and antisemitism experts swiftly condemned the music festival's decision. Born in Tel Aviv in 1989, Lahav Shani is considered one of classical music's brightest young stars. A conductor, pianist and double bassist, he succeeded Zubin Mehta as director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 2019. He will then step down from the Rotterdam position but remain director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.