Venezuela – Part 2
Mon, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer published the second in my series of articles about the fascinating program of classical music in Venezuela. This article focuses on an interview I conducted with the program’s founder and director, José Antonio Abreu.
A Public Statement From the BSO Musicians
Mon, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
The musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra released the following statement on Sunday, July 17, 2005 with regard to their organization’s current music director search, The musicians of the Baltimore Symphony are asking Philip English, Chairman of the Board of Directors, to postpone any vote on the appointment of a new Music Director. The musicians
More Development In The BSO Process Story
Sun, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
There is a great article by Tim Smith in the 7/16/05 Baltimore Sun which includes some quotes from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra players committee chair, Jane Marvine, many of which also appeared here yesterday. In addition to those quotes there is some additional information from Jane which touches on the process behind the music director
More On The Baltimore Music Director Search
Sat, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
I just read two articles from the New York Times about the apparent appointment of Marin Alsop as the new Music Director for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In order to head off some of the email I expect to receive regarding whether or not Ms. Alsop should or shouldn’t be the new music director based
Fascinating Developments In The Baltimore Music Director Search
Sat, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
I received a several unexpected telephone calls at the tail end of my vacation from inside sources at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Each one was about the same issue; the music director search currently underway to replace Yuri Temirkanov. I immediately realized something was up because I don’t usually receive several phone calls from different
Refreshed, Recharged, and Rejuvenated (Almost)
Fri, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
It looks like my working vacation at the Jackson Hole, WY is over. I had planned to stay through the end of this week but business cut the trip a little short. After I finish up with that bump in the road you can look forward to some really intriguing articles and postings. Who said
Not So Much Critical Fun This Time Around
Wed, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
Well, the folks at Planet Jackson Hole published the final two articles they contracted me to write while I’m staying in Jackson Hole. The first article they printed only had minor editorial changes but these two recent articles are only sketches of what was originally submitted (but for some reason they put my name on
A Quick Preview Of Nashville
Tue, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
A friend sent me a link to a local Nashville news spot about their concert hall project. You can learn some quick info and actually see some video of what’s going on before my series of articles come out in a week or two. http://www.newschannel5.com/content/news/12813.asp
Yes, You Can Change The Concert Experience
Fri, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
I recently had the pleasure this week to attend a chamber music concert here at the Grand Teton Music Festival which featured, among other ensembles, several selections for bassoon quartet and solo contrabassoon. The selections were all wonderful but what really made the performance something special was the dialog being delivered by master bassoonist, Chuck
Critical Fun
Wed, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
Planet Jackson Hole recently published the first of three articles (concert reviews and previews) today. You can read the article at their website (you’ll need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the article), it’s on page 35.
