Scandal, scandal. The issue of politics in the classical music world knows no end.

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Ms. Yoheved Kaplinsky, one of the twelve competition jurors, asked to be relieved of her position, citing the fact that seven of her pupils were accepted into the competition. “I regretfully feel I must step down from the jury,” said Ms. Kaplinsky. “I believe it is in the best interests of the competition for me to do so.” Cliburn president Richard Rodzinski added, “having so many of her pianists accepted to the competition is an extraordinary tribute to such a great teacher.”

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