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Another Good Critic Gone
Mon, Jul 7, 2013
by Drew McManus
This post is getting out later than it should but I wanted to take a moment to point out the field has lost yet another first class music critic. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette music critic Andrew Druckenbrod said his official goodbye on 6/23/13 with reflection on his 13 years with the paper and words of advice about
…And We Didn’t Even Get A Kiss
Wed, Jun 6, 2013
by Drew McManus
The always sharp Joe Patti published an excellent article on 6/24/2013 that examines just little some governments care about culture. In particular, he examines the state of New Jersey’s hate-hate relationship with the arts by way of their decision to pilfer a dedicated arts tax. Instead of providing more funding as more revenue comes in
Way To Go Hawks!
Tue, Jun 6, 2013
by Drew McManus
Even though the NHL strike obliterated most of the season, it’s good to have a hard fought Stanley Cup match featuring my local team, the Chicago Blackhawks. Each game of the playoffs was a roller coaster of excitement and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra decided to get into the spirit by releasing their own version of
Happy Memorial Day!
Mon, May 5, 2013
by Drew McManus
Whether you’re home all day enjoying the holiday with family and friends or your orchestra is putting on a performance today, try to take a few moments to remember the reason for the holiday. Furthermore, take a moment to remember that the single largest employer of full-time professional musicians is the United States Armed Forces…
Such A Touching Tribute
Thu, May 5, 2013
by Drew McManus
On 5/1/2013, cellist Lynn Harrell published what has to be one of the most touching tributes to Janos Starker that have flooded the internet since news of his passing became public. Words fail to capture what Harrell accomplished in his tribute to one of the greatest musical figures of the last century. The entire field
