Classic FM: Met Opera’s musicians haven’t been paid since April. Now, a third have left New York

Many of the musicians in question have families to support, including principal flute, Chelsea Knox. She tells Classic FM: “I gave birth during the final performance at The Met on 11 March, 2020. I had only just received tenure for my job in the spring of 2019 and for me the Met Orchestra is my dream job. I love playing opera and I am in constant awe of the talent of my colleagues. It felt like I had the career security to finally start a family and plan a future in New York City.

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