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A deviation from the advertised programme during a classical concert would usually produce, at most, a few disgruntled mumbles from the audience.
From Gaza to the Symphony: Pianist’s Political Stance Hits Sour Note in the Arts World
A pianist’s decision to play a work dedicated to journalists killed in Gaza set off a firestorm of debate in Australia and lasting consequences for some people.
A supplied image obtained on Aug. 15, 2024, shows pianist Jayson Gillham, who has played with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. AAP Image/Supplied by Rémi Chauvin, via Emblem Artists
