Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Musicians

The musicians of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra are in a contract dispute with the HSO board over a new contract.  To stir up public support, musicians show up around the region
and  distribute informative materials.  


Regrettably, the musicians make very little money, but the Symphony has declining subscriptions
and operates at a big chronic deficit.  It is hard to see a solution.

14 comments:

Mersad said...

I hope they will reach an understanding and resolve their issues. Attention will definitely be drawn to it.

Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography

Kate said...

Both Minneapolis and St. Paul went through this in recent years but now it seems both have regained their positions and both orchestras are playing again. Not without cost though: some fine musicians were lost to other venues, international reputations were tarnished, esp with the Minnesota Orchestra, and hard feelings between some of the board and musicians were unpeasant. We remain steadfast supporters of our very fine St Paul Chamber Orchestra. I hope that your symphony and its hard-working musicians have positive results!!

Tanya Breese said...

i hope they come to an agreement...my aunt was in the san diego symphony, years ago...i think she played the cello.

Andy said...

It would be sad to lose them.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Such a shame Jack, good music is one of life's great pleasures.

VP said...

So sad, but it is the same almost everywhere...

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Apart from the fine gentleman with the camera they don't appear to be drawing much of a crowd. It's a great shame but I'm afraid that's what happens when you leave everything to market forces; I understand that Beyonce, Taylor Swift and others of that ilk have no such problems.

Sylvia K said...

Such a shame indeed, Jack!! I do agree with Perth, good music is certainly one of life's pleasures -- at least it is mine!!

RedPat said...

The Toronto Symphony seems to be fairly healthy now but all these types of organizations have been struggling for years now. It is the same for theatres too.

Lowell said...

This is a perennial problem. I think that the governmental entities need to step in to keep these cultural projects going.

William Kendall said...

Hopefully it gets sorted out soon. We need classical music in the world.

Michelle said...

Sad for the musicians.....

Kay said...

We're all diminished when we lose great art.

LOLfromPasa said...

It is hard to see a solution. Hope there is one!