Pittsburgh Symphony’s stabiliser has died
mainJames Wilkinson, a negotiator who settled a musicians’ strike at the Pittsburgh Symphony in 1976 and stayed involved for the next 40 years, has died, aged 72.
During one of many crises, between 2011 and 2015, Jim stood in as president and chief executive.
A quiet man whose shy smile concealed a sharp brain, he was the antithesis of the usual type of board member who demands bang for buck. Jim worked consensually with his board, the musicians and the community to keep the orchestra alive. He loved music and was well loved in return.
After coffee with Jim you came away full of hope for the future of orchestras.
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