Minnesota Orchestra
Legislative Action In Minnesota?
Thu, Feb 2, 2013
by Drew McManus
There is an interesting pair of articles about the recent Minnesota House Legacy Committee hearings into the ongoing lockouts at the Minnesota Orchestra Association (MOA) and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO). Of particular note is the suggestion from State Representative Phyllis Kahn that funds currently allocated to both organizations instead be redirected to their
Another Step Toward Darkness In Minnesota
Mon, Feb 2, 2013
by Drew McManus
Following the Minnesota Orchestra Association’s (MOA) announcement of additional concert cancellations through 4/7/2013, the organization now stands the very real potential for cancelling the entire 2012-2013 regular season. Using the MOA’s public rationale and pattern for timing cancellation notices since the lockout began combined with the final event date of 6/2/2012, it is fair to
Seven Minutes To Midnight On The Minnesota Orchestra Doomsday Clock
Fri, Feb 2, 2013
by Drew McManus
Although James R. Oestreich’s article in the 2/6/2013 edition of the New York Times doesn’t provide any new information to those already up to speed with the Minnesota Orchestra Association (MOA) labor dispute, it does provide a somber reminder that the entire debacle is wearing thin. It has grown increasingly clear that this dispute has
A Momentary Respite In Minnesota
Mon, Feb 2, 2013
by Drew McManus
On Friday, 2/1/2013 the Minnesota Orchestra came together again to play as an ensemble under their music director, Osmo Vanska, for the first time since the lockout that has obliterated the 2012-13 season started. There are numerous reports about the sold-out and emotionally charged concert but after the applause, all that remains is the reality
What A Great Way To Bring In New Subscribers
Mon, Jan 1, 2013
by Drew McManus
There’s nothing quite like experiencing three shows of Bugs Bunny At The Symphony in the space of two days, which is precisely how I spent the past weekend here in Chicago. It was particularly fun to sit in the audience and take in all of the ambient chatter. There were no shortage of families with
