The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has cancelled the upcoming performance of pianist Jayson Gillham after he made comments regarding the killing of journalists during the war in Gaza. The decision came after Gillham dedicated a piece to 'Journalists of Gaza' during a recital, which the MSO stated was done without their approval and caused 'offence and distress' among audiences. The MSO has apologized for the incident, emphasizing that the remarks made by Gillham were his personal political views and not representative of the orchestra's stance. This move has sparked discussions on the intersection of art, politics, and freedom of expression within the classical music community.
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