The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has canceled all concerts through Nov. 7, citing a strike by musicians protesting sharp cuts in pay. The orchestra said in a statement Wednesday that the cancellation includes a scheduled series of performances of Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony.
The Nov. 5-7 performances were to have featured conductor Joana Carneiro and guitarist Xuefei Yang.
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Violinist Sarah Chang canceled a Monday recital after the symphony said she got criticism and intimidating e-mail.
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