The Westchester Philharmonic’s recent decision to appoint Itzhak Perlman as artistic director received a double-dose of attention this week in the New York media. The New York Times published an article by Dan Wakin which examines Mr. Perlman’s trek toward a regular conducting gig. The other article was published as an opinion piece in Newsday by me and focuses on how Perlman’s appointment may influence the balance between regional orchestras in the New York area as well as give the Westchester Phil an opportunity to "Advance to Go"…
Books On Culture: A New Inside The Arts Blog
There’s excitement in the air as today marks the launch of the latest Inside The Arts blog. Books On Culture; discovering books on music and culture with John Rosenkrans is one of the most unique arts and culture blogs to enter the fray since the medium winked into existence several years ago. Although it seems like you can’t swing a virtual dead cat without hitting a book review blog (or reader reviews through mega-sites like Amazon.com) there isn’t a single blog devoted to reviewing books on music and culture – until now…
Tampa Settles While Jacksonville Remains Locked Out
On Sunday,
12/9/2007 the musicians of the Florida Orchestra (located in Tampa, FL)
ratified a three year contract after having been engaged in play-and-talk since
September. The three-year concessionary agreement averted what would have
become the second work stoppage by a professional orchestra in the state of
Florida…
Inside The Arts Puts Butts In The Seats
Regulars to the cultural blogosphere are likely familiar with Joe Patti’s blog, Butts In The Seats; musings on practical solutions for arts management. It has been one of my favorite blogs ever since its inaugural post nearly three years ago and I am pleased to announce that Joe has agreed to make Butts In The Seats part of InsideTheArts.com…
Breaking News: JAX Government Weighs In On Lockout
After weeks of conspicuous silence, the local Jacksonville government has weighed in on the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) lockout via an emergency resolution…