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.
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.
I hope they will reach an understanding and resolve their issues. Attention will definitely be drawn to it.
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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!!
ReplyDeletei hope they come to an agreement...my aunt was in the san diego symphony, years ago...i think she played the cello.
ReplyDeleteIt would be sad to lose them.
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame Jack, good music is one of life's great pleasures.
ReplyDeleteSo sad, but it is the same almost everywhere...
ReplyDeleteApart 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.
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame indeed, Jack!! I do agree with Perth, good music is certainly one of life's pleasures -- at least it is mine!!
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
ReplyDeleteThis is a perennial problem. I think that the governmental entities need to step in to keep these cultural projects going.
ReplyDeleteHopefully it gets sorted out soon. We need classical music in the world.
ReplyDeleteSad for the musicians.....
ReplyDeleteWe're all diminished when we lose great art.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to see a solution. Hope there is one!
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