Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra Musicians Go On Strike

According to the orchestra’s statement, while the Lyric’s budget grew from $60 million in 2012 to $84 million in 2017, the weekly salary for musicians increased an average of less than 1 percent annually and, when adjusted for inflation, decreased by just over 5 percent since 2011. The orchestra is represented by the Chicago Federation of Musicians.



Article source here:Arts Journal

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