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Jayson Gillham: ‘Furious’ MSO executive complained about ‘crappy situation’ after Australian pianist’s Gaza comment, trial hears
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Jayson Gillham: ‘Furious’ MSO executive complained about ‘crappy situation’ after Australian pianist’s Gaza comment, trial hears

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s then chief operating officer, Guy Ross, tells court he was concerned for Jewish colleague Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Melbourne Symphony Orchestra executive was “furious” that pianist Jayson Gillham made a statement about Israel killing journalists in Gaza while on stage, telling a colleague it was a “crappy situation” and exclaiming “FFS”, a court has heard. Gillham is suing the MSO over a cancelled Melbourne concert he was contracted to perform on 15 August 2024, which he claims was an attempt to silence him over his stance on the Gaza conflict. Continue reading...

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