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Melbourne Orchestra Says an ‘Error Was Made’ in Cancellation of Jayson Gillham Performance After Gaza Comments
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra said an 'error was made' after previously condemning remarks by pianist Jayson Gillham over deaths in Gaza.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on Thursday tried to extricate itself from controversy caused by its earlier decision to cancel future performances by Australian-British classical pianist Jayson Gillham. In a statement emailed to Variety, management said: “The MSO yesterday sought independent security advice considering events that have occurred since last Sunday’s concert with Jayson Gillham. The statement continued, “While the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra maintains that a concert platform is not an appropriate stage for political comment, we acknowledge Jayson’s concerns for those in the Middle East and elsewhere.
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