Mayor says Rome Opera hard line paid, appeals to Muti-update

(see related) (ANSA) - Rome, November 18 - Rome Mayor Ignazio Marino said Tuesday that the city's hard line in dealing with the financial crisis at the Rome Opera House, including the threat to sack the whole orchestra and choir, had paid after a cost-cutting deal was reached overnight. Marino also called upon iconic Italian conductor Riccardo Muti to reconsider his September decision to resign from the house after industrial action caused massive disruption to a series of shows. "The Rome Opera House agreement is a success for the whole city," he said.
    "The Opera house can go back to work seriously and serenely," Marino said. "I hope this can convince Maestro Muti to reconsider his decision in time".