What Evil Lurks In The Hearts Of Oboists…
Wed, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
I had to laugh out loud today at a comment I read in Patricia Mitchell’s blog, obeinsight. She recounts a story about when a patron once asked her what goes through her mind when she plays, this was her answer: “I wanted to tell her I was trying to decide if I would have my
The Atmosphere Of Advertisements
Wed, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
I can’t count the times I’ve had discussions with folks in the business about the environment of concert halls; it’s cold, sterile, non inclusive, etc. Everyone seems to realize that things needs to change on one level or another but there’s so much that’s entrenched in every nook and cranny it’s hard to see where
An Inside Look At The SLSO Mediated Negotiations
Mon, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
Update: In the spirit of equal-time, the St. Louis Symphony management have been offered multiple opportunities to express their interpretations of the recent mediated negations, to expand on their positions, and to respond to statements made by the SLSO musician’s representative. As of 2/23/05 they have respectfully declined that opportunity although the offer continues to
What’s Good For The Goose
Fri, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
More on the whole booing issue, I ran across this wonderful suggestion from oboist Patricia Mitchell’s blog, oboeinsight: Anyway, if the audience wants to boo, fine. May we boo back when they are annoying? 😉 It made me remember an old Bugs Bunny cartoon where Bugs is the featured piano soloist performing Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody.
Reader Response: You’d Give Your What?
Fri, Feb 2, 2005
by Drew McManus
In response to yesterday’s article about audience feedback during concerts, a member of a major orchestra viola section sent in some worthwhile observations and strong feelings about standing ovations, rhythmic applause, clapping between movements and booing:
