I think it sad that world class classical musicians are only getting paid $128K while rappers are making millions.
But on the other hand being a free market capitalist if the Philadelphia Orchestra cannot draw more than 1000 fans to their opening night then perhaps they should fold up shop.
But in this there is a lesson on the decline of our culture that a depraved and simplistic art form that is rap is raking in millions while an uplifting and complex art form that is classical music is about to file for bankruptcy and fade in to oblivion.
Western culture is an endangered species.
They could have played this one concert, since the hall was already filled with many of their most loyal subscribers and donors. They could have announced, “after tonight we are on strike.”. I lost all sympathy when I saw that they treated their most loyal supporters so badly. Screw them.