A Little Too Much Faith In The Government?
Thu, Dec 12, 2005
by Drew McManus
A recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution highlights some of the fundraising hurdles the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is attempting to surmount with regard to their planned concert hall. The article reports that if the ASO doesn’t receive the government support they’ve requested, the concert hall project may be delayed or not go through as planned…
Building An Audience That Knows Better
Wed, Dec 12, 2005
by Drew McManus
The cross-blogging applause discussion has apparently wrapped up nicely over at Rifftides. Doug Ramsey closes out the dialogue with some final words from jazz musician Bill Kirchner, the man who started the discussion in the first place…
Turn About Is Foul Play
Tue, Dec 12, 2005
by Drew McManus
On my recent trip to Chicago I strolled by Symphony Center and couldn’t help but notice the large banner they had hanging on the front of the building congratulating the Chicago White Sox for winning the World Series…
Yale, Yale, Yale
Mon, Dec 12, 2005
by Drew McManus
The music business is aflutter with Yale’s recent announcement that it’s graduate music program will be tuition free. Some people claim this is good for the orchestra business and others claim it’s only going to hurt. The Partial Observer published a piece of mine today which examines how the Yale gift will likely impact the
More On Applause
Fri, Dec 12, 2005
by Drew McManus
My Arts Journal blog neighbor, Doug Ramsey, posted a fascinating entry yesterday about a jazz musician, Bill Kirchner, who is experimenting with attempts to get his audience to cease-and-desist from applauding after solos. It’s all quite fascinating when you compare it to orchestra concerts; consequently, the topic would have made good fodder for an episode
Lower Ticket Prices = Jail Time
Thu, Dec 12, 2005
by Drew McManus
There was an interesting article in the 11/23/05 edition of the L.A. Times by AP writer, Rhea Wessel, about an event which recently transpired in France. Apparently, Volker Hartung, the Cologne New Philharmonic conductor and executive administrator, was put in jail for two days while being quested over the charge that he violated French labor
Hell Hath No Fury Like The Kimmel Center Scorned
Wed, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
An Associated Press article from Tuesday, November 29, 2005 reports that Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is seeking damages from Rafael Vinoly Architects, the Center’s architectural firm…
Jacket Not Required
Tue, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
Recently, I had the good fortune to attend a Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert in their home venue which included a performance of Wieniawski’s 2nd violin concerto, featuring MSO concertmaster, Frank Almond, as soloist. The concerto was programmed as the second piece that evening and up until Frank walked out, everything about the concert was just
Setting The Stage For Online Distribution In San Diego
Mon, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
There was an interesting article in the November 19th edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune by Preston Turegano which reported a that the San Diego Symphony will receive a $150,000 gift from The Copley Press Inc. (who also publishes the Union-Tribune). Apparently, the money will sponsor local radio broadcasts of 14 San Diego Symphony Masterworks
Giving Thanks
Thu, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
Brian Sacawa, the brains behind Sounds Like New, has recently published what has to be one of the creative blogrolls centered on the ever growing gaggle of culture related blogs. Personally, I’m thankful that the ranks of cultural bloggers are filled by such clever, dedicated, individuals like Brian and all the fine folks he incorporated
