Nashville Symphony Secures $10 Million Oracle Gift, Restoring 10 Concerts
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 5
Nashville Symphony Secures $10 Million Oracle Gift, Restoring 10 Concerts
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 5
Summary
$10 million from Oracle will let the Nashville Symphony restart its season and keep musicians and other staff on payroll after last week's suspension.
About 10 concerts are scheduled before year-end, reversing a late-September decision to cancel performances because the orchestra said it lacked enough money to continue.
Oracle, which is building a new headquarters in Nashville, said the donation reflects its commitment to supporting the city's arts community.
The rescue comes as U.S. orchestras still grapple with weaker attendance, softer donations and pandemic-driven shifts away from traditional season-ticket subscriptions.