Petra Roth, the mayor of Frankfurt, said she was saddened and surprised by the popular conductor's decision to leave, but appreciated that he had given general director Bernd Loebe sufficient time to search for a new conductor.
The German media speculated that Carignani stepped down because of "scheming" at the company, the AP notes, but he would say only that "there is also intrigue at supermarkets, banks, and stock markets."
They join the previously-announced Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, and more in the one-night presentation March 30.
The season will include appearances by Joshua Bell, Hilary Hahn, Yo-Yo Ma, and more.
The dance company led by Broadway choreographer Chase Brock will play a strictly limited engagement at A.R.T./New York Theatres.
Yuval Sharon's new production, starring Lise Davidsen and Michael Spyres, opened March 9.
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