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Syracuse Board Votes To Liquidate
Thu, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
The 4/5/2011 edition of the Syracuse Post-Standard published an article by Melinda Johnson which reports the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (SSO) board elected to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy by a vote of 15 for and two against…
Why You Shouldn't Get Too Excited About Early Details From Detroit
Wed, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
I know, I know; we’ve all been wondering about the details from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) tentative agreement. But I’m here to rain on the parade a bit by saying that you will be better off by exercising a little patience and be at least a little bit afraid to rush in where angels
A Little Moo Music
Tue, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
While we’re waiting for the outcome of the musician ratification vote and subsequent details of the tentative Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), let’s enjoy a little moo music. Holly Mulcahy published an article at Neo Classical on 4/4/2011 that takes a look at the Dortmund Concerthall’s efforts to expand awareness via their Concertmilk program. I could
With Bated Breath
Mon, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
Talks between the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and its musicians resumed over the weekend in the first round of negotiations since the organization nixed the remainder of the 2010/11 planned concert season. A 4/1/2011 deadline set by the DSO on whether or not to cancel scheduled summer concert obligations passed without a decision as both
Does The Name Dietmar Machold Ring A Bell?
Fri, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
If the name Dietmar Machold doesn’t immediately register in your mind, no worries. That likely mans you aren’t involved or watch the high end string market very closely. But long time readers might recognize his name from the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) golden instrument debacle from 2006 where Machold played a key role in
