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New York Philharmonic musicians agree to 30% raise over 3-year contract

Sep. 19, 2024 21:19 PM EDT

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

Sep. 04, 2024 15:52 PM EDT

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...