Melbourne Symphony Orchestra board promises independent review after musicians revolt over Gaza comments controversy

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra board promises independent review after musicians revolt over Gaza comments controversy
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Announcement comes after musicians passed vote of no confidence in senior management over cancellation of Jayson Gillham’s performance

The MSO said cancelling a performance by pianist Jayson Gillham after he commented on the killing of journalists in Gaza was an ‘error’.The MSO said cancelling a performance by pianist Jayson Gillham after he commented on the killing of journalists in Gaza was an ‘error’.

The orchestra’s musicians wrote in their letter that they viewed the cancellation as “the culmination of years of unresolved concerns, ongoing mismanagement, and a consistent decline in workplace culture that has undermined the wellbeing of employees and the long-term success of the company”. The review will “canvas decisions” leading up to the decision to cancel Gillham’s event, the statement said.

“We believe it is the duty of senior management to lead and manage in accordance with the MSO’s values and behaviours, however it has become apparent that these values no longer appear to be aligned with those of the orchestra and staff.”

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