Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says cancelling pianist performance over Gaza statement an ‘error’

The event, which was due to go ahead without Jayson Gillham, has now been cancelled due to safety concerns', but may be rescheduled

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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has said it made an error" in cancelling the performance of an acclaimed pianist who dedicated a piece to slain journalists in Gaza.

Jayson Gillham was scheduled to perform Mozart and Brahms at the Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday with the MSO, but was removed from the event after the orchestra said he made a series of introductory remarks" that were beyond the remit of his contract" at a previous performance.

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