An Interview With Frank Almond

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 what we talked about, it’s highly insightful, entertaining, and absolutely worth your time.

Concert Hall Projects Update: Nashville – Part 3

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…

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Heading Back To Eastman

”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 class was a large success and this year’s lecture promises to equip the students with even more of the necessary skills they’ll need to successfully interact with their future managers…

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