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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Philharmonic Sidelines 2 Players It Tried to Fire for Misconduct

The New York Philharmonic faces challenges in handling misconduct allegations against two players. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Musicians accept English National Opera deal with heavy hearts'

The Musicians' Union (MU) has reached a deal with the English National Opera (ENO) that includes a minimum redundancy payment and guarantees seven months of work for orchestra members.
The deal focuses on keeping the orchestra together and ensuring full-time contracts for the musicians, as well as year-round performances by the ENO. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

English National Opera employees to strike over cuts

Musicians and performers at the English National Opera (ENO) have voted to strike on the opening night of The Handmaid's Tale due to planned cuts to the workforce.
The cuts include axing 19 orchestra posts and making other staff members work part-time, which the Musicians' Union and Equity argue will threaten musicians' livelihoods.
This will be the first full strike action by the Musicians' Union in 44 years, and the dispute highlights the issue of stable, accessible jobs in the opera industry. [ more ]
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