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San Francisco Symphony Chorus Goes on Strike
Amid the San Francisco Symphony’s financial troubles, the orchestra’s chorus members on Thursday went on strike, forcing a cancellation of the upcoming performances of Verdi’s Requiem.
132 SF Symphony members go on strike 90 minutes before concert
On Thursday, 132 members of the San Francisco Symphony went on strike 90 minutes before the long-awaited Verdi Requiem concert for what they say is a failure to reach a new contract for higher wages.
The San Francisco Symphony Cancels Performances After Their Chorus Goes On Strike
The San Francisco Symphony was forced to cancel upcoming performances of Verdi's Requiem scheduled for September 19-21 after the Symphony's 152 member chorus went on strike. The chorus, members of the
Striking singers force San Francisco Symphony to cancel Verdi Requiem performances
Paid members of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus went on strike Thursday evening after negotiations that began in May came to a standstill.
SF Symphony Season Opener Canceled Due to Chorus Strike
Three performances of Verdi's 'Requiem' are canceled as the San Francisco Symphony Chorus is officially on strike.
San Francisco Symphony Chorus Goes on Strike, Forcing Cancellations
The San Francisco Symphony Chorus went on strike Thursday amid ongoing financial challenges at the orchestra, leading to the cancellation of the scheduled performances of Verdi’s Requiem.
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