Orchestra of the National Theater: Assaulted conductor, competent to react

After the opera "Cinderella" performed on Friday, two incidents occurred, and in one of them the conductor of the orchestra was attacked in front of her minor daughter, the orchestra announced. National Theatre in Belgrade and called on the authorities to react.

"On Friday at the National Theater, immediately after the performance of 'Cinderella', two serious incidents took place that violated the safety and dignity of our team. In one of them, our conductor was verbally and physically attacked in front of her minor daughter and was transported to the Emergency Center due to her injuries. "The attackers are people who had a history of violent behavior before, but whose actions were not adequately sanctioned," the orchestra announced, N1 reported.

These incidents happen, as reported, at a time when society is being ruled an atmosphere of tension and pressure.

"We believe that it is everyone's duty to condemn such actions and stand by the principles of freedom and non-violence, in order to preserve the basic dignity of every individual." We call on the competent institutions to respond responsibly and ensure protection mechanisms for all employees, because the creation of a safe and solidary environment is a prerequisite for any healthy society," the orchestra of the National Theater announced.

Conductor Ana Zorana Brajović came out on Friday evening to bow before the audience with a red glove on her hand. Spectators also noticed that Cinderella, played by Ljubica Vraneš, a member of parliament from the SNS, refused to take her hand and bow to the audience together.