On February 23 the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana (OSI) and the Swiss Radio Corporation SSR have reached an agreement for a new contract of collaboration. The new agreement will start in 2018 and be valid for at least 6 years. With the new contract the SSR/RSI becomes the principal external buyer of orchestral performances, while the orchestra’s foundation acquires full autonomy in the management of her own activities. From 2018 on, instead of funding the orchestra with 3 million CHF per year, SSR/RSI will purchase performances for 2 million, besides the reimbursement of the rights of performers. The new contract will be sustainable in so far as additional funding already discussed with several partners will be concretized.
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