Sounds of discord

A Creative New Zealand funding overhaul and ministerial calls for "a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of orchestral services" have led to widespread concern about what the future holds in store.

By Janina Nicoll In Culture

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19th March, 2011

A climate of foreboding, suspicion and in some cases anger is hanging over New Zealand's orchestras. Concern is rife about what the future holds for three of the four regional orchestras as they face possible changes to funding and status that could have major consequences for them. The climate has been exacerbated by informal talks taking place at the behest of Arts Minister Chris Finlayson to bring about "a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of orchestral services", ...

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