Pianist knew he was “overstepping the mark” on Gaza

May 19, 2026 by  
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Concert pianist Jayson Gillham has denied he deliberately misled the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra about performing a piece dedicated to journalists killed in Gaza.

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Pianist’s Gaza remarks spark Federal Court fight

May 18, 2026 by  
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A court has heard the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was thrown into turmoil after pianist Jayson Gillham made comments about the war in Gaza during a concert.

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No harmony in sight as symphony’s fight rises in tempo

September 2, 2024 by  
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A dispute between the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and pianist Jayson Gillham has escalated, with the orchestra’s lawyers accusing him of making outrageous demands. Read more

Cancelling pianist for Gaza comment an error: orchestra

August 15, 2024 by  
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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says removing a pianist following his comments on Gaza was an error. Read more