Syracuse Symphony Orchestra board suspends operations

Tuesday, the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra’s board of trustees voted to suspend operations due to lack of funds. This will end the season, including the much anticipated performance by cellist Yo-Yo Ma scheduled for April 27.

The SSO will lay off all but eight employees. Ticket holders will not be given refunds.

SSO Executive Director Paul Brooks said the move to suspend operations was due to several factors. The SSO fell short of its March fundraising goal of $445,000 and did not receive the requested $1.3 million in concessions from the musicians. The SSO is $5.5 million in debt for the 2010-11 season.