The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will launch an independent review of the decision to remove a pianist who spoke in support of journalists who died in Gaza after the move sparked a vote of no confidence. Jayson Gillham was due to perform at Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday but the concert was cancelled after he played a solo “dedicated to the journalists of Gaza ”. The organisation said the removal was due to “safety concerns”.
In response, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) musicians submitted a vote of no confidence to the board on Friday which they said had been supported by an “overwhelming majority vote”. Members said in a letter senior management no longer led the organisation “in accordance with the MSO’s values and behaviours”..
