Chicago Lyric Opera
When Was The Last Time You Saw A Genuinely Impressive Video Promo?
Thu, Jul 7, 2016
by Drew McManus
Norman Lebrecht posted an item at Slippedisc.com yesterday poking fun at what he calls “the worst-ever orchestra promo video” and I have to agree, it’s entirely uninspiring. But Lebrecht’s post got me thinking about video promos in general and I found it difficult to think of anything that really caught my attention over the past
Negotiation Update: Philly Enters Limited Play & Talk, Chicago Lyric Settles, And More
Tue, Sep 9, 2015
by Drew McManus
Following up on our 9/14/2015 list of orchestras with expired agreements, here’s an overview of what’s been going on. Philadelphia Orchestra The employer and musicians initially announced a limited play and talk agreement that will take them through Monday, 9/28/2015, which should come as no surprise that the date falls just after the orchestra is
Things That Make You Go “Buh?” Overheard At The Opera
Mon, Nov 11, 2008
by Drew McManus
You have to shake your head at some of things you overhear during intermission. For example, this past Friday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s opening night of LuLu (Marlis Petersen was fantastic), I was standing around during the first intermission minding my own business enjoying the view of the building’s grand foyer when two
