Yesterday’s 2300 word post needs a little counterbalance so today is going to be a diminutive yang to that XXL yin. First up is a nod to the 5/21/2011 Syracuse Post-Standard which reports that a new orchestra to replace the defunct Syracuse Symphony Orchestra is underway. Over at non divisi, Frank Almond would be happy to give his tuxedo a Viking funeral…
Soho The Dog gives Mahler one more reason to die (hey, the guy did enjoy playing corpse as a kid). It’s the latest in a series of toons where Strauss and Mahler meet Hollywood, so when will Soho get them dancing with vacuums. Lastly, Sam Bergman is sick and tired of the shoddy theories and lack of critical thinking of the Chicken Little Think tank.
I can say with a great deal of confidence that the 2017 orchestra compensation reports are (finally) coming out…wait…for…it…Monday 7/31 through Friday 8/4. Thanks…
Re: Syracuse – a MUSICIAN chairing its new board! Who would have thought? Indeed, great news. It’s nice to see musicians taking control. I hope they keep it that way.
Re: Syracuse – a MUSICIAN chairing its new board! Who would have thought? Indeed, great news. It’s nice to see musicians taking control. I hope they keep it that way.
After reading Sam Bergman’s linked blog post, all I can say is….
I know the feeling and I’m right there with ya’ buddy.