Staff members at La Fenice, a prestigious opera house in Venice, Italy, are protesting the appointment of Beatrice Venezi as the new conductor, citing her lack of experience.
They’re now going on strike to protest her appointment.
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Author's summary: Orchestra protests new conductor.