| symphonymom, Met Opera is actually higher, but it's not a symphony in the same sense of NY Phil, Philly or LA.
The Boston figure, as are the rest are based on the current contract at the time the info was posted to the source(s) quoted. Some of these contracts have since been renegotiated, and a few flip-flop with each negotiation.
The contracts are not standard in duration either, so at any given time, any one of the top five or so will change positions.
The other side of the coin are the many local/regional pro orchestras. Although paid, the limited number of services make even the lowest numbers on that list look good.
I agree with the lack of arts funding in the US as being a big part of the issue. But that's a seperate thread. |