Kimmel Center – Vinoly Lawsuit Settled
Mon, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
The Philadelphia Inquirer published an article by Peter Dobrin on 03/08/06 which reports that the Kimmel Center lawsuit against the center’s architect Rafael Viñoly has been settled…
Louisville Update
Thu, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
The Louisville Orchestra Association countered the musicians’ latest proposal to reduce the 2005-2006 season by six weeks with an offer much like the one they presented at the onset of mediation, thus making their offer look very much like the same old pig but with a slightly lighter shade of red lipstick…
BREAKING NEWS: Another Leadership Change At Louisville
Wed, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
It has been just over one week since former Louisville Orchestra general manager Robert McGrath announced he was leaving that position for a similar position with the St. Louis Symphony and now the organization’s executive director, Scott Provancher, has announced that he submitted his resignation to the orchestra’s board earlier today…
Oh, The Fees…The Fees
Wed, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
Blogger and San Francisco Classical Voice published a piece written by their critic, Lisa Hirsch, on 2/21/06 entitled The (High) Price of Music which examines the issues behind why already expensive classical music event tickets are even more expensive after you add the fees…
More Fun With Quizzes
Tue, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer published an article of mine yesterday which examines some of the many fun classical music related quizzes and tests available free on the internet. They range in difficulty from novice through (very) advanced so there’s plenty out there for just about everyone. I think you’ll be surprised at the depth and degree
New Details About The Louisville Negotiations
Mon, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
The Louisville Orchestra musicians issued a press release outlining their current offer to LO management and detailing their vote which turned down management’s proposal to reduce the number of full time musicians from 71 down to 54 Following is the press release in its entirety…
Examining The Events In Louisville Part 4
Fri, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
Continuing from Part 4, this final article will focus on some of the specific issues surrounding the contentious collective bargaining agreement negotiations at the Louisville Orchestra and why solutions to their problems are closer than they may realize.
Examining The Events In Louisville Part 3
Thu, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
Continuing from Part 2, this installment will resume examining the events which contributed to the Louisville Orchestra’s contentious Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.
Examining The Events In Louisville Part 2
Wed, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
Continuing from Part 1, this installment will examine recent events at the Louisville Orchestra surrounding their troubled Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.
Sick Day
Tue, Feb 2, 2006
by Drew McManus
My sincere apologies to everyone stopping by today expecting to see the details about Louisville Orchestra promised at the end of yesterday’s article. Unfortunately, my cold decided to go from bad to worse and I spent most of yesterday in bed. I am feeling better today so all things being equal, I should be able
