Covid-19 forces Philharmonic Orchestra to reconsider business model

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) says the Covid-19 pandemic has forced it to “re-evaluate” its business model.

This comes after a British classical music tabloid alleged that the contracts of MPO players’ are set to end this year.

“We hear that the Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra told its players today that their contracts will not be renewed beyond the end of this year.

“A few may receive new contracts in an entertainment band, but the Philharmonic as such is finished and the musicians will be unemployed after Christmas,” claimed...