SM,

Can you provide evidence of the "essentially", and when the orchestra was 50 white fellas, was that race based, merit based or simply diversity.

Is Mise,

All media reports have stated that - "half of the
orchestra have lost their roles." If you have
evidence to the contrary kindly provide it for
us.

Foxy,
Then you should read the articles not just go on the headlines.
They got it wrong and so did you.
Your mate, Paul, got it right, 14 is 28% of 50 and that’s a long way from half.

Is Mise,

Where do you get the number 50 from?

How do you know how many musicians make up the ETO orchestra
at any given time?

The numbers vary in composition, depending on the
repertoire and project.

As far as the numbers go - I am merely
quoting what's been reported in the media. If you any evidence
to dispute the reports - supply it. In the meantime I have
no reason to dispute the reports.

Your saying that the reports are wrong without any evidence
can't be taken seriously.

Foxy,
Paul backs me up, isn’t he good enough for you?

On racism and.musicians, the great JamesGalway when he performed for PopeJohn XXIII was threatened with death by the Protestant terrorists in Northern Ireland; now that’s going to extremes and everybody was white.