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New York Philharmonic musicians agree to 30% raise over 3-year contract
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Philharmonic and its musicians' union settled on a collective bargaining agreement Thursday that includes a 30% raise over three years. The deal with Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians calls for raises of about 15% in 2024-25, and 7.5%...
Van Zweden earned $1.5M as New York Philharmonic music director in 2022-23
NEW YORK (AP) — Music director Jaap van Zweden earned just over $1.5 million from the New York Philharmonic in the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2023, and Deborah Borda received slightly more than $1.7 million in her final season as CEO. The Philharmonic released its 2022 tax return...
Gary Ginstling surprisingly quits as New York Philharmonic CEO after 1 year
NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Ginstling surprisingly resigned as chief executive officer of the New York Philharmonic on Thursday after one year on the job. No reason was given for his departure, announced days ahead of Jaap van Zweden's final performances as music director, at Vail,...
Tarmo Peltokoski, 24-year-old Finnish conductor, to become Hong Kong Philharmonic music director
Tarmo Peltokoski was hired Thursday to succeed Jaap van Zweden as music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic. Peltokoski, at 24 far younger than most music directors, will start a four-year term in the 2026-27 season after serving as music director designate in 2025-26, the...
