After Three Decades, Brooklyn Academy Of Music's Joe Melillo Steps Down

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Jeff Lunden
WNYC News | Dec 28, 2018

Executive director of the Brooklyn Academy of Music Joe Melillo has had a hand in presenting and premiering work by some of the greatest artists, musicians and dancers of the 20th century. After 34 years in the role, is stepping down at the end of this month.

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