Adaptistration Poll: New York Philharmonic In The DPRK
Fri, Feb 2, 2008
by Drew McManus
Enough with listening to what everyone else thinks about the New York Philharmonic’s recent North Korea performance, now it’s time for you to weigh in: Opinion Polls & Market Research Opinion Polls & Market Research Opinion Polls & Market Research
In Columbus, They’re Playing Like There’s No Tomorrow
Thu, Feb 2, 2008
by Drew McManus
In a press release from February 26, 2008 the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Musicians voted to allow a live recording of an upcoming masterworks concert featuring Symphony No. 5 and the Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture by Peter Tchaikovsky for Denon, which intends to release it on compact disc. According to the PR, the musicians
Some Additional Thoughts About The NYPhil In North Korea
Wed, Feb 2, 2008
by Drew McManus
I’m writing this just after finishing up yesterday’s radio appearance at WNYC’s Soundcheck and I wanted to get some additional thoughts out before they become blurred by the rest of my day. First off, many thanks to the staff at Soundcheck for inviting me to take part in the discussion; it was a sincere honor
Talking About The NYPhil On Soundcheck Today
Tue, Feb 2, 2008
by Drew McManus
I’ll be appearing today on WNYC’s Soundcheck with John Schaefer at 2:00 p.m. ET to talk about the New York Philharmonic’s performance at North Korea’s East Pyongyang Grand Theater. Due to the time change the orchestra’s performance which took place this morning at 4:00 a.m. ET, won’t be hard in the U.S. until later this
Avoiding The Music Police
Mon, Feb 2, 2008
by Drew McManus
Every orchestra has these musicians and if you’re lucky, you’ll never have to encounter them throughout your career as an orchestra manager. Unfortunately, luck isn’t something you can rely on all of the time and at some point, certain managers are going to stare a potential Music Police quagmire square in the face. The good
