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To avert ‘enormous’ deficit, Philadelphia Orchestra musicians take 20% pay cut as special fund-raising begins

After coronavirus canceled performances, players voted to approve the cuts, which start April 1 and last through mid-September. Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin will give up at least 20% of his paycheck, too.

With house lights and seats empty, the Philadelphia Orchestra minutes before their concert at the Kimmel Center on Mar. 12.
With house lights and seats empty, the Philadelphia Orchestra minutes before their concert at the Kimmel Center on Mar. 12.Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer