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After war erupted among the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra board of directors, and managing director Sophie Galaise departing effective immediately this week, a letter has been sent to members addressing the challenging times. There has been much controversy and upheaval since the removal of acclaimed pianist Jayson Gillham from a performance after he spoke in support of journalists who died in Gaza was an error, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) admitted. Managing director Sophie Galaise departed, effective immediately, this week.
Picture: Supplied Earlier this week the board appointed musician and former Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett to lead an independent external review into the company’s freedom of artistic expression protocols coinciding with the departure of Galaise. Peter Garrett has been appointed to conduct the review into the MSO. Picture: Belinda Rolland A letter was sent on Thursday morning to members and fans from MSO Strategic Adviser Richard Wigley, saying they were returning to Hamer Hall tonight after a three week hiatus: “As you may be aware, the past few weeks have seen the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra subject to media scrutiny on multiple fronts .
It has been a challenging time and we thank you for your continued support of our musicians and staff. In my first few days with the MSO I can attest to the passion that every p.