Questions over how national orchestra is spending public money

Words: Daniel Steyn / GroundUp The Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra (MNPO) is now in its third year and has received R68 million in public funds to date. Funded by the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture, the national orchestra aims to develop orchestral music in South Africa through concerts, workshops, financial grants to smaller orchestras and ‘cultural diplomacy’. Also read: … Continue reading Questions over how national orchestra is spending public money