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Melbourne Symphony Cancels Concert Citing ‘Safety Concerns’ Amid Pianist’s Gaza Stance

The orchestra now states it was an error cancelling pianist Jayson Gillham’s performance.
Melbourne Symphony Cancels Concert Citing ‘Safety Concerns’ Amid Pianist’s Gaza Stance
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performing at the Hamer Hall Arts Centre in Melbourne, Australia on June 21, 2009. Robert Prezioso/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has cancelled a concert at Melbourne Town Hall on Aug. 15 due to security concerns amid the global fallout of the Israel-Hamas war.

The orchestra dropped pianist Jayson Gillham following comments he made in relation to Gaza journalists at another performance on Aug. 11.

Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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