Thu February 11th, 2010 - 7:30PM
Gerard Schwarz, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin Barber: Medea’s Meditation and Dance of Vengeance, Op. 23a Barber: Violin ....

Fri February 12th, 2010 - 7:30PM
Alex Klein, world-renowned oboist and former University of Washington faculty member pairs his fiery music making with Simple Measures’ ....

Sat February 13th, 2010 - 2:00PM
Alex Klein, world-renowned oboist and former University of Washington faculty member pairs his fiery music making with Simple Measures’ ....

Sat February 13th, 2010 - 8:00PM
Gerard Schwarz, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin Barber: Medea’s Meditation and Dance of Vengeance, Op. 23a Barber: Violin ....

SSOPO and Seattle Symphony Announce Tentative Agreement

Seattle Symphony and its musicians’ union, Seattle Symphony and Opera Players’ Organization (SSOPO), have reached an agreement on a new contract after two days of intense negotiations. Both sides have agreed to work together over the coming years to achieve the level of artistic excellence and financial stability that will enable the Symphony to grow and prosper.

The agreement includes an unprecedented up-front contribution by the musicians to the Seattle Symphony’s Annual Fund. In a new initiative named The 2010 Challenge, each of our 84 musicians will contribute $2,010. This donation, totaling $168,840, from the musicians is intended to be a catalyst for the Seattle Symphony Board’s next phase of fundraising.

“We want to express our deep gratitude to the entire Orchestra for being willing to work creatively with us on a three-season agreement which will surely give us the opportunity to build a more vital and stable Seattle Symphony Orchestra going forward,” remarked Board Chair Leslie Jackson Chihuly. “We look forward to working together on many extraordinary artistic initiatives, and while    ...more