Violinist suspended for Israel Proms protest takes claim to tribunal

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Violinist suspended for Israel Proms protest takes claim to tribunal

Call for Proms organisers to cancel concert by Israel Philharmonic Orchestra led to suspension of four musiciansOne of four musicians suspended by the London Philharmonic Orchestra is taking a claim for discrimination on the grounds of belief to an employment tribunal. Sarah Streatfeild, who has played violin with the LPO for 25 years, was suspended for six months without pay last September after she signed a joint letter to the Independent calling on the Proms to cancel a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.