US concertmaster is ousted
mainThe St Paul Chamber Orchestra parted company yesterday with Ruggero Allifranchini, its co-concertmaster.
Here’s what players were told.
Dear Members of the SPCO,
I’m writing to let you know that Ruggero Allifranchini has resigned from his position with the SPCO to pursue other endeavors.
Sincerely,
Jason
Jason Piehl General Manager
We’ve been given to understand that an issue arose with another member of the orchestra and the Italian was asked to leave.
Dear Members, It’s none of your effing business what we do or why we do it. Sincerely, etc.
It’s a small orchestra; the members probably know the situation.
It used to be that GM’s would write well-thought out letters informing about resignations…maybe focusing on the good things the person brought to the institution and wishing them the best For the future. This Jason guy sounds like a pretty lousy amateur general manager.
He must not have had a good lawyer to help him control the message.
I’d say the lack of such puffery is an indicator.
Also, as mentioned by another commenter, the GM may be bound by a confidentiality agreement or an ongoing investigation or something.
I believe it is a #MeToo matter by another member in the orchestra. Apparently it has been ongoing for a bit.
I’m not surprised. I used to live in Rome and every time I took the bus, I saw men pinching and groping ladies. It’s part of their culture, as it is in France.
I ‘m sure this well-thought of group will have no trouble replacing him.
==I ‘m sure this well-thought of group will have no trouble replacing him.
That’s right, the world is full of good fiddlers
In this crazy politically correct world real talent is easily replaced with mediocre, and anything goes for ignorant audience that does not know real artistry
What an appalling comment! To imply that all men from a certain country behave in a certain way is unfair and thoughtless in the extreme.
Is there a non-disclosure agreement or two in play?
Jason’s hands may be tied.
Sounds like a coverup. These sexual predators need to be outed and not sent to ‘pursue other endeavors.’ Total BS. The management should be ashamed of itself and should itself go ‘pursue other endeavors.’
If only you all knew truth…
So…how can one obtain it?
I’m devastated by his departure. He is a gifted violinist and a passionate performer. The SPCO won’t be the same without him.
Huge loss for the orchestra, and the public!