Sophie Galaise

Sophie Galaise

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Sophie Galaise is a former managing director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, who was involved in a significant controversy regarding the handling of pianist Jayson Gillham's political statements. After the MSO faced backlash for canceling Gillham's performance following his comments about Palestinian journalists, Galaise was eventually sacked from her position. She subsequently lodged a Fair Work complaint and reached a settlement with the MSO, which she described as unfair.

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Former MSO managing director Sophie Galaise described her sacking as unfair.

MSO targeted over Gillham, Gandel links at Melbourne orchestra’s London performance
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-30
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Former Melbourne Symphony Orchestra managing director Sophie Galaise was sacked weeks later, a decision she described as unfair.

Jayson Gillham v MSO continues despite settlement with orchestra’s former managing director Sophie Galaise
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-17
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