Melbourne Orchestra Says an Error Was Made in Cancellation of Jayson Gillham Performance After Gaza Comments
News Source : Variety
News Summary
- Australian-British classical pianist Jayson Gillham called the deaths of over 100 journalists during the conflict in Gaza a "war crime" On Wednesday, MSO management announced that Gillham, a regular performer with the orchestra, would not be playing at Thursday’s concert
- The cancellation decision, however, was fiercely criticized by lawyers, the Australian performers’ union Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on Thursday tried to extricate itself from controversy caused by its earlier decision to cancel future performances by AustralianBritish classical pianist Jayson Gil [+2603 chars]
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