French-themed orchestra offers lowest UK pay

French-themed orchestra offers lowest UK pay

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norman lebrecht

September 08, 2016

Les Bougies Baroque have a reputation for paying very little to British musicians – usually Â£60-70 per concert, involving 2-3 rehearsals, plus performance.

Now they are going even lower, asking the players to pay their own train fares to Bath, at least £20. Basically, they are asking professionals to play for next to nothing. Be warned.

Here’s the offer:

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