The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has had to shelve a European
tour planned for this November. The orchestra (pictured) was to
have visited Germany, Russia and Armenia with principal conductor
Vladimir Ashkenazy, who will be replaced next year by David
Robertson.
The SSO's managing director Rory Jeffes explained in a statement
that economic woes in Europe had scuppered the tour. 'As planning
progressed, it became clear that the logistical and financial
hurdles to be overcome are insurmountable in the current economic
climate and it would not be in the best interests of any of the
parties concerned to proceed with the tour,' he said.
photo: Brendan Read
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