The management's shocking attitude towards the RTVS symphony orchestra is causing irreparable damage

ReporterIndependentProgressiveNov 5

The artistic director of the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, Mojca Kojc, announced during a concert that the number of performances this season has been reduced due to the management's attitude toward musical production, despite allocated funds being available for the orchestra. She described the situation as dire, stating that the orchestra faces unreasonable financial cuts and that leadership fails to understand the ensemble's importance, while urging the audience to stand together in support. The article highlights the emotional appeal made by Kojc and the subsequent enthusiastic applause from the audience, framing the reduction in concerts as a result of internal institutional conflicts rather than broader economic factors. The report also details the specific program of the concert, featuring works by female composers and performers, including Swedish composer Elfride Andrée and British cellist Natalie Clein, under the direction of internationally recognized conductor Mojca Lavrenčič.

Bias read (Progressive): Uses emotionally charged terms like 'shocking' and 'desperate,' frames budget cuts as 'unreasonable' attacks on art, and omits any counterarguments regarding fiscal constraints or administrative decisions.

Nova24TVParty-alignedConservativeNov 3

The article features an interview with Professor Dr. Matevž Tomšič regarding what he describes as intensified attacks by Slovenia’s national broadcaster, RTV, against Prime Minister Janez Janša’s government. Tomšič argues that these actions stem from panic within the broadcaster's ranks and contradict the legal mandate for RTV to provide objective and impartial information. He cites specific examples of alleged bias, including reports suggesting smoking might return to indoor spaces and alcohol sales restrictions might loosen, claims which the Prime Minister denied via social media. Additionally, the piece highlights criticism of RTV coverage concerning a 'scandal' revealed by the newspaper Mladina, which allegedly exposed that the SDS party uses WhatsApp and Viber to communicate with supporters, a practice described in the text as common among all parties and NGOs.

Bias read (Conservative): Uses loaded terms like 'attacks' and 'lackeys', frames RTV as failing its duty, and relies exclusively on a critic aligned with the governing party while dismissing counter-narratives.