え？ と思ってサイトを見にいったら本当だった。
We are writing to inform you that despite the incredible artistry of the musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra and their diligence and hard work as collaborative partners, the Board of The Philadelphia Orchestra Association has made the difficult decision to file for Chapter 11 protection. Our financial situation is serious and the simple facts are these:
- Our operating funds are rapidly dwindling and will be exhausted by June 2011.
- While the Orchestra does not have any debt, we are operating at a significant loss with a structural deficit of $14.5 million.
Let us assure you, first and foremost, that our concerts will go on as scheduled, including this evening’s performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. Indeed, the music plays on!
The Philadelphia Orchestra
（6月には資金が尽きる。予定されていた公演は行う。）
クラシックをあまり聴かない人でも、ディズニーの「ファンタジア」の音楽をやったところと言えば分かる人が多いかもしれない。（amazonで「フィラデルフィア管弦楽団」を検索すると500件以上ひっかかる。）
人気のあるオーケストラだと思っていたので、かなりびっくりした。
