CHICAGO - The striking musicians of the venerable Chicago Symphony Orchestra put on a free concert Monday for fans, as an impasse with management that is being watched closely by the classical music world entered its third week. The musicians and the orchestra's association, which runs its affairs, are at odds over pay and -- most importantly -- over the future of the musicians' pension program. - 'World-class symphony' -The orchestra members felt that support during Monday night's concert. "This is a world-class city, a world-class symphony, and there is absolutely no reason to have a labor strike for this long," said audience member Kathy Shaevel, who is part of the teacher's union. The labor dispute has cast a shadow over the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), among the world's top cultural institutions.

Source: Bangkok Post March 26, 2019 07:41 UTC