Nashville Symphony cancels 2020-21 season

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed Nashville Symphony Association leaders to cancel their 2020-21 concert season, with 128 full-time staffers — including Music Director and Maestro Giancarlo Guerrero — to be furloughed.

The fuloughs are effective July 1 and will run through July 31 of next year. They involve 79 musicians (the entire instrumental and conducting team) and 49 full-time staff members, according to a release. Of note, 18 full-time employees remain on staff, including President and CEO Alan Valentine.