Green music: Concert hall boycotts air travel

Green music: Concert hall boycotts air travel

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norman lebrecht

February 14, 2019

From the Helsingborg Concert Hall & Symphony Orchestra in Sweden:

Helsingborg Concert Hall & Symphony Orchestra aspires to be a cultural institution that promotes development in the music industry, seeking new ways forward. During the 2020/21 season, HSO will cease to use air travel to bring in musicians and conductors.

One of many myths in the industry is that classical orchestral music is dependent on the use of air travel to be able to offer high quality concerts.

“We are convinced that there are a sufficient number of competent musicians and artists within the limits for rail, road and sea travel. We are now inviting in soloists, conductors and agencies who are willing to support our belief that even classical orchestra music can be included in sustainable development,” says Fredrik Österling, director of Helsingborg Concert Hall.

 

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