Symphony Orchestra Solidarity Concert

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The Musicians of the San Francisco Symphony are thrilled to present a Symphony Orchestra Solidarity Concert in support of our fellow Minnesota Orchestra Musicians and the Musicians of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, some of whom will be performing with us. Special Guest Ray Hair, the President of the American Federation of Musicians, will make a solidarity address. In addition, our very own Principal Bassoonist Stephen Paulson will be conducting Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony!

"The Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra are deeply grateful for the support of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra Musicians, as well as all of our colleagues throughout the country, for the support they have shown us during our continuing seven month management-imposed lockout,” said Tim Zavadil, Chair of the Minnesota Orchestra Negotiating Committee. “Furthermore, we congratulate the entire San Francisco Symphony on achieving an agreement that continues to invest in the artists that create the music.”

The proceeds of the concert will benefit the musicians from both Twin City Orchestras.

Program:
Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048
Holst: St. Paul Suite No. 2, Op. 28
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64

To purchase tickets or make a donation, please visit Brown Paper Tickets – musiciansofsfs.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006 [ext. 1].

The Grammy Award-winning Musicians of the San Francisco Symphony voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement on Friday, April 12. The term of the new agreement is 26 months, with wages increasing 4.5% over the life of the contract.

“While we have a new contract, these world-class musicians in Minnesota have been locked out nearly seven months,” said Cathy Payne, member of the SFS Musicians’ Negotiating Committee. “This season, many orchestras have faced lockouts, strikes, and devastating cuts in personnel, wages and benefits. It is important that we remain in solidarity with other musicians and support their efforts to maintain world-class music in Minnesota.”

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http://www.musiciansofthesanfranciscosymphony.org

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1-800-838-3006 [ext. 1] (Box Office)