Pay to play: a tech CEO paid to conduct the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Journalist Josh O'Kane explains the rationale behind this pay-to-play model, as well as the concerns behind it.
Journalist Josh O'Kane explains the controversy surrounding this decision
It takes years of dedication to become a conductor for a world-class orchestra. But in Toronto, a wealthy businessman, Mandle Cheung, has rented both the storied Roy Thomson Hall and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in order to try his hand at one of the hardest roles — and pieces — in the classical music world.
Today on Commotion, host Elamin Abdelmahmoud speaks with Globe and Mail reporter Josh O'Kane about why all eyes are on tonight's performance of Mandle Philharmonic's performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2.
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You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Interview with Josh O'Kane produced by Amelia Eqbal.