Piantini honored

[NewsWhore]

Former director of the National Symphony Orchestra Carlos Piantini will have the main hall at the National Theater named in his honor by presidential decree. Piantini, who was the Theater's first director, is currently in the US undergoing medical treatment and says he is happy at the recognition. He has thanked President Leonel Fernandez and Minister of Culture Jose Rafael Lantigua for the honor. Piantini says he will return to the DR next month and that his health is in a stable condition.

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