The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra said their stage is not to be used for personal, political views.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has cancelled a performance by an acclaimed pianist over comments he made while introducing a new piece of music dedicated to journalists killed in Gaza.
Jayson Gillham was due to play Mozart and Brahms at the Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday, with Jen Winley as conductor, accompanied by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.The 37-year-old made his comments at MSO’s Iwaki Auditorium before playing a five-minute piece for piano by Australian composer Connor D’Netto calledIn a letter sent attendees of Sunday’s recital, the MSO described Gillham’s comments as “an intrusion of personal political views”.
The letter stated: “During Jayson Gillham’s performance yesterday Mr Gillham made a series of introductory remarks prior to giving the world premiere of the Conor D’Netto piecewas accepted for performance at the request of Mr Gillham on the basis that it was a short meditative piece. Mr Gillham made his personal remarks without seeking the MSO’s approval or sanction.
“The MSO understands that his remarks have caused offence and distress and offers a sincere apology, ” the letter said. “In standing for humanity and peace we seek for every one of our performances to be a welcome and safe place for all.”describes as “one of the finest pianists of his generation” performed at Manchester Cathedral in June at a concert that raised funds for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
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