Japanese Conductor Yoneda Wins French Competition

Japanese Conductor Yoneda Wins French Competition
Besancon, France, Sept. 27 (Jiji Press)--Satoshi Yoneda won the grand prix at the Besancon International Competition for Young Conductors in eastern France on Saturday, becoming the 11th Japanese to win the top prize at the prestigious contest. Yoneda, 29, earned applause after conducting ballet music and others as the first performer of the three finalists. The finalists were selected from...