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Supervisory failure at HET Symphony Orchestra: drama that could have been avoided

The money at HET Symphony Orchestra has run out. Despite all the extra millions from the province and after years of writing off tons of general reserves, the end is in sight. And so the orchestra is cancelling concerts, will be seen less in theatres in Deventer and Zwolle, stops CD recordings and shuns any risky performances. To put the freed-up hours to good use, some members of the orchestra will perform in community centres, homes for the elderly and schools.

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Henri Drost

Henri Drost (1970) studied Dutch and American Studies in Utrecht. Sold CDs and books for years, then became a communications consultant. Writes for among others GPD magazines, Metro, LOS!, De Roskam, 8weekly, Mania, hetiskoers and Cultureel Persbureau/De Dodo about everything, but if possible about music (theatre) and sports. Other specialisms: figures, the United States and healthcare. Listens to Waits and Webern, Wagner and Dylan and pretty much everything in between.View Author posts

The money at HET Symphony Orchestra has run out. Despite all the extra millions from the province and after years of writing off tons of general reserves, the end is in sight. And so the orchestra is cancelling concerts, will be seen less in theatres in Deventer and Zwolle, stops CD recordings and shuns any risky performances. To put the freed-up hours to good use, some members of the orchestra will perform in community centres, homes for the elderly and schools.

In fact, the orke...

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