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In Reply to: On the other hand, posted by rbolaw on April 7, 2015 at 12:25:52:
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra's decision to cancel performances by a Ukrainian-born pianist over what it calls her "deeply offensive language" is part of a troubling phenomenon that could lead artists to self-censor, civil rights advocates said Tuesday.
While it's not uncommon for workers to be penalized for expressing opinions on social media that reflect poorly on their employer, it's difficult to make that case for Lisitsa, said Cara Zwibel, director of the fundamental freedoms program for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
"It's hard to see the connection between what she said and what the duties of her job are and how it would affect it," Zwibel said. "If the idea is just that the orchestra wants to avoid controversy, I don't find that a particularly compelling reason. The fact that maybe there would be some people protesting is, again, not a reason to let her go," she said.
"I think there is a problem with the message that this sends to artists that they may have trouble getting jobs or keeping jobs if they express views that are unpopular or controversial."
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Lisitsa performed in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., on Saturday and organizers said they were saddened by the controversy.
Christine Mori, founder and artistic director for Bravo Niagara!, said she was aware of Lisitsa's tweets before booking the concert, but didn't feel it warranted intervention.
"I knew that there might be some backlash because of her political statements that she was making, but we did not get involved in that and I do believe in freedom of speech," she said Tuesday.
"She did not speak politically at all at the concert...and we presented her as Valentina the pianist."
Mori said she hoped Lisitsa's other Canadian performances would still go ahead.
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Follow Ups
- But then there's this from the CBC - Chris from Lafayette 17:20:32 04/07/15 (7)
- That's faulty analysis. - rbolaw 18:07:19 04/07/15 (6)
- But the Toronto Symphony is at least partially funded by the government, isn't it? - Chris from Lafayette 18:33:50 04/07/15 (5)
- Not enough, I guess - rbolaw 19:11:50 04/07/15 (4)
- "a decision like this can backfire" - Chris from Lafayette 19:30:04 04/07/15 (3)
- That's nothing new - rbolaw 05:56:12 04/08/15 (0)
- RE: Krystian Zimerman - Ivan303 20:24:55 04/07/15 (1)
- RE: Krystian Zimerman - Analog Scott 22:14:13 04/07/15 (0)
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