Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Brazilian Symphony Orchestra

Speaking Of Labor Relations…

Wed, May 5, 2011
It appears that the intense labor dispute at the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra (OSB) has moved to the next level. Following management’s decision to officially dismiss nearly half of the rostered musicians, the orchestra has scheduled auditions in Rio de Janeiro, New York City, and London…

Now That's Some Industrial Strength Loathing

Wed, Apr 4, 2011
We don’t normally follow labor disputes outside of North America but there’s no way to ignore the Krakatau strength fight going on in Brazil between Brazilian Symphony Orchestra (OSB) Conductor and Artistic Director, Roberto Minczuk, and the orchestra’s musicians. What makes this such a tremendous fight? Watch and learn…