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The University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music has announced that Douglas Lowry is to succeed Robert J. Werner, who stepped down in June after a 15year tenure, as dean and professor of music. Lowry has been associate dean of the Flora L. Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles.
The Raphael Trio has been joined by Romanian-born violinist Irina Muresanu. She replaces Charles Castleman, who plans to "explore other musical pursuits." Kyu-Young Kim, a former member of the Pacifica String Quartet, has been appointed associate concertmaster of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. He will make his solo debut with the orchestra in September. And after 43 years as …