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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was at war with itself long before pianist Jayson Gillham decided to talk about Gaza during a now infamous performance earlier this month.

In late June, at a meeting of the board and senior management, MSO chairman David Li gave a briefing about managing director Sophie Galaise’s spending on consultants and travel.

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Myriam Robin is Rear Window editor based in the Melbourne newsroom. A Rear Window columnist since 2017, she previously reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com
Michael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au
Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com

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