Gabe Young

Associate Principal Oboist and chair of the orchestra negotiating committee, San Francisco Opera Orchestra

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

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San Francisco Opera orchestra strikes, cancelling opening night over pay cuts

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Negotiated the tentative four-year deal; awaiting member ratification

San Francisco Opera and its orchestra reached a tentative four-year contract on Sept. 17, ending a five-day strike that had cancelled opening night. The deal runs retroactively from Aug. 1, 2026, through July 31, 2030, and musicians still must ratify it.

Updated Oct 23