Threat of closure held over heads of San Diego Opera musicians, workers

World Socialist Web Site: Despite significant fundraising efforts, the San Diego Opera is threatened with closure by May 19 if it is unable to raise at least $2.7 million more to meet a $6.5 million goal and move forward with plans for a 2015 season. The closure of the San Diego Opera, which employs many music professionals, skilled craftspeople and others, would have a devastating effect on the hundreds of workers immediately involved and their families, as well as on the cultural conditions in the area.