I particularly enjoyed "Drive-By in A Minor, Op. 38"
Posted on 02/20/2011 12:14:42 PM PST by HIDEK6
The management of the debt-burdened Detroit Symphony Orchestra canceled the rest of its season on Saturday, after executives and the players failed to resolve a strike that has lasted four and a half months. The players had voted to reject what orchestra executives had said was their final contract offer, calling it unacceptable. The players pointed to large increases in health care costs, a requirement that musicians pay some travel costs, a one-member reduction of the orchestra roster and greater authority by management in determining community and educational concerts. The proposal also included large pay cuts. The musicians had said they were open to lesser pay cuts. Negotiations went on last week and included mediation by Senator Carl Levin of Michigan and Dan Gilbert, the owner of Quicken Loans. In a press release posted on its Web site, the orchestra’s management said it had “reluctantly released artists and conductors from their contracts and suspended all remaining orchestral concerts through June.” But executives left open the possibility that some concerts could be rescheduled and that the summer season could go forward “pending a settlement.” The orchestra said patrons could request refunds, donate their tickets, ask for vouchers for future concerts or exchange tickets for other musical events at its Max M. Fisher Music Center.
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Sounds like another “union” thing.
I particularly enjoyed "Drive-By in A Minor, Op. 38"
It was, but most symphonies ARE unionized.
Do taxpayers support the DSO? why?
At least he is the cellist with the new Ehnes String Quartet which is premiering in Atlanta in March.
No one will miss their concerts.
Anybody been to Detroit lately?
I have, on my way to Canada thru Ambassidor Bridge.
THAT CITY LOOKS LIKE A WARZONE!
All the Unions are pushing for Obamacare.
I am so really going to miss them. NOT.
Fire them and hire new ones.
Imagine their surprise when nobody cares.
“The management of the debt-burdened Detroit Symphony Orchestra canceled the rest of its season on Saturday, after executives and the players failed to resolve a strike that has lasted four and a half months.”
If a tree falls in the woods... blah blah blah
Devastated, I am.
Can’t wait for their unions to go broke from no new dues!!
I am surprised to hear that Detroit still has a symphony. wonder if they will by the end of the strike?
I just got back from the U.P. where I went snowmobiling,
Went up I 75 and avoided Detroit. NO reason to go there unless you want to get carjacked.
Frankenmuth though was fabulous.
Detroit can’t even keep a full-service supermarket. How can it support a symphony orchestra?
I’ve never been to Detroit, but I’ve seen pictures of the abandoned houses there. I don’t where the symphony is located, but if it’s in a bad area, they’re lucky that patrons are willing to go there.
Exactly, the are complaining about higher medical costs, but both sides in this probably supported Obama care.
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