Human remains are found beneath US orchestra stage

Human remains are found beneath US orchestra stage

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norman lebrecht

April 27, 2016

Arm and leg bones belonging to at least four individuals have been found by workmen clearing asbestos beneath the stage of Cincinnati Music Hall. Coffins were also found in the same area.

It is suspected that part of the hall was built on an abandoned cemetery.

There has been no foul play in the Cincinnati Symphony (below).

CSO_Langree_4322-2_Courtesy-of-the-Cincinnati-Symphony-Orchestra

Comments

  • Mark says:

    These prime orchestra seats do cost an arm and a leg these days !

  • Dileep Gangolli says:

    Jimmy Hoffa.

  • Jon H says:

    Think that hall has been known for paranormal activity.

  • Clay Ruede says:

    They’re called Emeritus….

  • Peter says:

    Those are viola players who played hide and seek and won.

  • Tony Finley says:

    So that’s what happens to the violists who refuse to retire ..,

  • bbcorno says:

    And that’s the first time a bone section has ever been buried in a symphony orchestra.

  • Alex says:

    I think these bones deserve a mention in the ‘longest-serving orchestral players’ category.

  • James says:

    Anti streetcar activists perhaps?

  • Whit Martin-Whitaker says:

    Music critics? People who snored during the performance? We may never know.

  • Steve Richman says:

    I have heard of “Angelic Music” but these souls were treated to it!

  • Jory Noble says:

    Wow. I know that some orchestras are hard on conductors…..

  • Chris says:

    I knew there was an oboe cue missing in that last piece.

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