Sad Day for Andalusian Orchestra

I was very sorry to hear that the Andalusian Orchestra will not present female singers except as a "special option." (See http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/israeli-orchestra-drops-female-singer-after-pressure-from-orthodox-subscribers-1.388195 ) I enjoyed their concerts so much. I don't remember any female singer at the last concert, but there's a difference between not happening to have one and refusing to have one. They did have female musicians. Since there are "religious" people who object to female instrumentalists playing where men can hear them, will the female musicians be the next to be refused work?

Shameful!

And I'm sad because on principle I won't buy tickets to Andalusian Orchestra concerts as long as they continue this policy.

Copyright 2011 Jane S. Fox