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Ticciati. Based on this appearance, in May 2018, the SCO announced the appointment of Emelyanychev as its sixth principal conductor, effective with the 2019-2020 season. In November 2019, the SCO announced the extension of Emelyanychev's
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contract as principal conductor through 2025. In April 2023, the SCO announced an additional extension of
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39:. The SCO's international touring receives support from the
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