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Philly Orchestra players reject a new contract as their old one expires

The musicians, seeking higher and better benefits, already took a strike authorization vote last month.

Philadelphia Orchestra music and artistic director Yannick Nezet-Seguin wears a blue musicians union t-shirt in solidarity with his orchestra members Friday during an open rehearsal in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The musicians, represented by Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians, are in negotiations for a new contract with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc.
Philadelphia Orchestra music and artistic director Yannick Nezet-Seguin wears a blue musicians union t-shirt in solidarity with his orchestra members Friday during an open rehearsal in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The musicians, represented by Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians, are in negotiations for a new contract with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc.Read moreCourtesy of Melissa McCleery / Courtesy of Melissa McCleery