Rupert attended a meeting on Friday 31st
May at which all final details for the Durham concert were agreed.
On Monday 3rd June a telephone
call was received saying ‘Concerts cancelled.’
The full reasons behind the decision of the
organisers are not yet fully known.
It is not just our concert which
is cancelled – the WHOLE of the days activities on BOTH Saturday 15th June
and Sunday 16th June are cancelled.
The Director of Sport for the University of
Durham took this decision after consulting with The City of Durham Authorities and others
involved, and quoted low ticket sales as one reason for the cancellation.
This is a great disappointment for the
players who have worked hard practicing new music, including some which was specially
requested by the organisers.
At least three members have given up work to
be able to play at Durham.
The cancellation has serious implications
for the finances of the Society, since the anticipated fees for playing were an important
part of the year’s budget. |
City of Sunderland Symphony
Orchestra