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Classical Music
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Freedom of Speech?

Guy Noble asks whether artists have the right to free speech, or if it depends on the context. And why are Australian arts organisations having such trouble retaining cultural leaders?

September 23, 2024
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Dvořák and Bruckner (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is operating in a state of damage control and unfortunately it shows.

September 6, 2024
News
news

Jayson Gillham hits back at Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

It's lawyer's letters at 20 paces as pianist Jayson Gillham's dispute with the MSO rumbles on.

September 2, 2024
Classical Music, Instrumental
news

Connor D’Netto and Jayson Gillham release Witness

After its impact was heard around the world, the solo piano work is now available on Bandcamp with proceeds donated to Gaza refugees.

August 30, 2024
Classical Music, News
news

MSO announces independent review; Galaise to go

Former Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett to lead review of MSO culture in wake of Jayson Gillham cancellation; Managing Director Sophie Galaise departs.

August 26, 2024
Classical Music, News
news

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra musicians call for management to step down

Gillham cancellation lifts lid on unhappy workplace culture at MSO; vote of no confidence delivered to management.

August 19, 2024
News
news

The Cat Empire pulls plug on MSO

The Cat Empire pulls out of Hamer Hall concerts in support of Jayson Gillham and MSO musicians.

August 19, 2024
Classical Music, News
news

MSO to review policies and procedures

MSO to develop "fit for purpose" policies in the wake of widespread criticism over its cancelling of a Jayson Gillham concert.

August 17, 2024
Classical Music
features

MSO and Jayson Gillham: A musical controversy

Music is not and never has been isolated from politics, writes Peter Tregear. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra should know this.

August 16, 2024
Classical Music, News
news

MSO cancels concert on security advice; admits “error”

MSO pulls plug on concert having already removed pianist Jayson Gillham from the performance over Gaza comments – and issues apology.

August 15, 2024
Classical Music, News
news

MEAA joins chorus of disapproval over MSO decision to cut Gillham concert

MSO musicians not consulted by management over decision to cancel Jayson Gillham's MSO concert, says MEAA. Concerns raised over freedom of expression.

August 14, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancels Jayson Gillham for Gaza comments

The pianist has been removed from an upcoming performance for 'introductory remarks' to a piece dedicated to journalists killed in Gaza.

August 13, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Canberra Symphony Orchestra announces 2024 season

CSO 2024 delves into the human connection with the surrounding world while platforming a major Mahler work and five world premieres.

August 16, 2023

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