VIENNA 〓 Vienna Philharmonic criticizes Metropolitan Opera management in open letter

2021/02/28

On February 24, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra released an open letter criticizing the management of the Metropolitan Opera in New York for suspending salary payments to orchestra members and other staff. The original text is as follows.

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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

The world is watching. 30% of the members of the MET Orchestra can no longer sustain a living in New York City due to being faced with no salary from the Metropolitan Opera since April 1, 2020. This number will likely climb higher as the crisis continues. The Met’s global reputation and the cultural landscape of New York City would be devastated by the loss of artists of this calibre – this orchestra hosts some of the best players in the world. These musicians have a cultural and economic impact beyond that of bringing great opera to the world; they are teachers and mentors too. They contribute to the communities they live in by inspiring people in all areas and stages of life.

The members of the orchestra need more advocacy from their management and support from the Government. There should be more attention on this cultural devastation before it is too late. We as colleagues and friends from the Vienna Philharmonic hope that the Metropolitan Opera can find ways to adapt and include their house musicians in their programming efforts going forward.

Daniel Froschauer
Vorstand der Wiener Philharmoniker


Photo:Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra


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