Melbourne Symphony Orchestra board promises independent review after musicians revolt over Gaza comments controversy

Announcement comes after musicians passed vote of no confidence in senior management over cancellation of Jayson Gillham's performance

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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's policies will undergo an independent review after the decision to cancel a performance by acclaimed pianist Jayson Gillham shortly after he made comments on the killing of journalists in Gaza.

It comes after the orchestra's musicians passed a vote of no confidence in their senior management on Friday over the cancellation of Gillham's performance, according to a letter sent by staff to the board seen by Guardian Australia.

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