Drew McManus
Everything You Wanted To Know About Seattle (But Were Afraid To Ask) Part 1
Mon, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
This piece was originally intended for publication during the middle of 2005 but a variety of factors prevented its completion. Nevertheless, in light of recent events surrounding the contention resulting from Gerard Schwarz’s contract extension as the Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s music director, there’s no time like the present. From an organizational perspective the administration and
A Response From Louisville
Fri, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
Following yesterday’s article about administrative departures at the Louisville Orchestra, LO clarinetist and committee chair, Tim Zavadil, sent in the following response…
More Lessons From Louisville
Thu, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
Although the crisis in Louisville earlier this season took its toll on everyone involved in the organization, there’s always the upside that everyone can learn from the mistakes surrounding the situation. To that end, Louisville is still teaching the business some lessons…
Much To-Do About The Fireworks In Seattle
Wed, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
No, not the traditional type of fireworks associated with 4th of July celebrations, rather, the sort of institutional fireworks resulting from tension between the Seattle Symphony Orchestra musicians and the board over the contract extension of music director Gerard Schwarz. Regardless of the how much the situation is being played up in the Seattle papers,
Vanity, Thy Name Is Classical Music?
Mon, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer published an article of mine today about an issue which was initiated by my Arts Journal blogging neighbor, Greg Sandow. Last week, Greg began blogging about a new classical music magazine from the U.K. named MUSO…
