An Interview With Frank Almond
Mon, Oct 10, 2005
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer just published the latest article in my series of interviews with prominent individuals inside the classical music business. This installment conducts a Q&A session with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster, Frank Almond. If you’re expecting a run-of-the-mill, PR driven puff piece, then I’m sorry to say you’ll be disappointed. Stop by and see
Concert Hall Projects Update: Nashville – Part 3
Mon, Oct 10, 2005
by Drew McManus
Next in the series of concert hall project follow-up articles is an examination of Nashville Symphony’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center as it was at the half way point of construction…
Concert Hall Projects Update: Nashville – Part 2
Fri, Oct 10, 2005
by Drew McManus
Next in the series of concert hall project follow-up articles is the examination of how the working relationship between the musicians and managers of the Nashville Symphony have evolved and contributed to their recent success…
Concert Hall Projects Update: Nashville – Part 1
Thu, Oct 10, 2005
by Drew McManus
It’s been 20 months since the initial articles examining four orchestras engaged in concert hall projects were published and it’s time to check in to see where things are. First up is the Nashville Symphony…
Heading Back To Eastman
Wed, Oct 10, 2005
by Drew McManus
”ll be heading back to the Eastman Conservatory of Music as a guest lecturer on Thursday, November 3, 2005 to follow up on some of the work I did last fall. Last year’s lecture included a mock collective bargaining agreement negotiation where the students elected representatives and I served as the “representatives” for management. The
