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San Fran Symphony is silenced by strike

San Fran Symphony is silenced by strike

This weekend’s season opening concerts of Verdi’s Requiem have been called off after chorus members called a three-day walkout.

Ticket holders for last night’s concerts were given two hours notice. Some were already on their way in to the hall.

The orchestra of San Francisco Opera issued an imediate solidarity srarement:
San Francisco has long been home to one of the most distinguished classical music communities in the world. We stand in support of the members of the Symphony Chorus in their actions for a new contract, not only because it is needed to ensure that they can continue to live and create art here, but also because the draconian cuts they face threaten the future of the artistic culture in San Francisco.

It’s back to the mattresses.

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