Koonsman Heading Back To Run Fort Worth
Tue, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
Sometimes executives simply don’t work out with their orchestras. In Fort Worth, it appears that was the case with Katherine Akos, the executive manager who followed Ann Koonsman, long-time executive director for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra…
Book ’em Danno
Mon, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
The 01/18/06 edition of the Charlotte Observer reports that Opera Carolina has accused its former finance director, Mary Lopes, of embezzling nearly $50,000, of which Ms. Lopes reportedly used half of the funds toward a purchase at a Toyota dealership…
Who Says Orchestras Don’t Compete?
Fri, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
A recent article in the 1/17/06 Philadelphia Inquirer by Peter Dobrin reports that the Philadelphia Orchestra will become a resident orchestra for the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival starting in 2007, bumping the Dallas Symphony from its roster…
Big Changes In Store For Baltimore: Glicker Resigns
Thu, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
James Glicker, president & CEO of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, has resigned from his position at the BSO according to a press release issued by the organization. James Glicker’s resignation brings about the end of his tumultuous one-and-a-half year tenure running the BSO. In a press release announcing the event, the BSO credits Mr. Glicker
Atlanta’s 12 Month Bump In The Road
Wed, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
According to a report from WXIA (provided by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and written by Ryan Mahoney), Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue decided against granting a $50 million request from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The ASO requested the money as part of their gorgeous $300 million Santiago Calatrava designed concert hall project… Back in the early
