US musicians take 38% pay cut to help save their orchestra

US musicians take 38% pay cut to help save their orchestra

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norman lebrecht

October 22, 2014

The Memphis Symphony has been in trouble a long time. Now the waters have risen above chin level.

The musicians, facing oblivion, have agreed to take a reported 38% cut for the next year in the hope of keeping the struggling ensemble alive.

It’s the biggest employer of musicians in the city. It’s looking grim.

mei-ann chen

Mei-Ann Chen, music director

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