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Do NFTs matter for classical music?
by Felix Linsmeier January 13, 2022August 18, 2022

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On March 31, 2020, the Metropolitan Opera suspended paychecks for the musicians of its orchestra as its productions ground to a pandemic-induced halt. Some performers left New York City, refinanced their mortgages, or took early retirement. Others survived on a combination of Zoom lessons and unemployment.


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