The SOZ becomes the Zurich Symphony Orchestra
Long-standing musicians from the former Zurich Symphony Orchestra have re-formed themselves into a supporting association and are daring to make a fresh start. The ensemble fell into disrepute two years ago due to wage dumping during a performance of Aida at the La Perla Festival in Pfäffikon.
"The mismanagement by the agency that had been in charge of the orchestra's operations for around two years" had almost ruined it, the orchestra writes. The orchestra's core members, most of whom have been with the orchestra for many years, have now decided to start afresh "with other excellent musicians" and conductor Mario Beretta. Maria Solozobova will act as concertmaster. The Zurich Symphony Orchestra will present itself to the public for the first time at an opening concert on May 16.
The dumping wages offered by the then Zurich Symphony Orchestra during a performance of Aida in Pfäffikon in 2013 made waves and led to fierce protests from the Swiss Musicians' Association and fundamental debates in the media about musicians' working conditions.
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