NewsWhore
09-12-2007, 05:10 PM
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic has apparently just spent RD$10,000,000 to bring pianists Richard Clayderman and Raul Di Blasio to the National Theater as part of their 60th Anniversary celebrations on 13 October. The National Theater has capacity for 1,446 patrons. According to the Listin Diario, this comes at a time when there is an Austerity Law in place and amidst the hubbub of the PRD accusations of high ranking public employees making huge salaries. As reported in the Listin Diario, Clayderman would be paid US$80,000 for his performance and Di Blasio would get US$65,000. The Listin Diario comments that the payments are markedly above their normal fees of $15,000 and $25,000. The fees are in addition to the Central Bank covering the room and board requirements of the artists. A 60-musician orchestra is also part of the performance.
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