The attorneys representing conductor
Beatrice Venezi on Tuesday denied that she had any conflict of
interest as a paid advisor of the culture ministry who was
allegedly set to perform at the upcoming G7 Culture summit as
claimed by Maria Rosaria Boccia, whose disputed role as advisor
to Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano led to his resignation
last week.
"Maestro Venezi has never incurred in any hypothesis of a
conflict of interest: clarity, transparency and honesty
represent fundamental values for Beatrice Venezi", the attorneys
said, responding to Boccia's statements during an interview to
the In Onda program aired by private television channel La 7 on
September 6.
Venezi's role was also at the centre of articles published by
newspaper La Repubblica and news site Dagospia.
In a statement, Venezi's lawyers said her role as advisor to the
minister was a "mere technical consultancy" which did not
prevent her from undertaking any engagement as a professional.
The statement also denied Venezi "directed" any theatre or
institution that received public funding, as claimed by Boccia.
"Venezi did not take part in any type of meeting focusing on
events scheduled for the G7 Culture (summit) nor had any
contractual relationship with the ministry in relation" to any
concert during the two years she has served as advisor, it
added.
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