Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
In January 2007 the Orchestra embarked on its second European tour, visiting five cities in Spain (Castellon, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Madrid), Paris, Berlin and Milan.In addition to the Australian Government’s JobKeeper program, the MSO Board pledged $1 million to support musicians and staff.[18] In March 2024, the MSO announced the extension of Martín's contract as chief conductor to 2028, with the addition of the title of artistic adviser.[21] The MSO's recent discs include Strauss' Four Last Songs, Don Juan and Also sprach Zarathustra[22] on ABC Classics.On the Chandos label the MSO has recently released Berlioz' Harold en Italie with James Ehnes and Ives' Symphonies No.MSO said the reason for the cancellation was the pianist's remarks made prior to his performance of a musical piece, which he dedicated to the more than 100 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in the Israel–Hamas war in Gaza.Erin Madeley, the chief executive of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, expressed in his statement that Gillham had been treated "appallingly", that the decision caused enormous hurt and distress to Jayson, and was disrespectful to his fellow musicians and to journalists in Gaza.[26] The musicians of the MSO have passed a vote of no confidence in its board, citing that the scandal had brought the orchestra "into disrepute" and highlighted "years of unresolved concerns".