I’m happy to report that I’m right in the middle of one of the happiest places in the American classical music scene right now: Nashville, TN. I’m here to cover the opening of what I don’t doubt is one of the most significant events in this business over the past decade: the opening of the $120 million Schermerhorn Symphony Center. After my first day on-site all I have to say so far is wow…
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Concert Hall Projects Update: Nashville – Part 4
The final article in the series of concert hall project follow-up articles is the conclusion the virtual tour of Nashville Symphony’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center…
Concert Hall Projects Update: Nashville – Part 3
Next in the series of concert hall project follow-up articles is an examination of Nashville Symphony’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center as it was at the half way point of construction…
Nashville Symphony’s Music Director Passes Away
I received the sad news yesterday that the Nashville Symphony’s long time music director, Kenneth Schermerhorn passed away early at the Vanderbilt Medical Center on Monday, April 18th, 2005. Maestro Schermerhorn led the Nashville Symphony for 22 years and oversaw everything from the organization filing for bankruptcy in the 1980’s through their recent grand accomplishment of commencing construction on their new $120 million dedicated concert hall which is named for the …
Checking Up On The Soundcheck Programs Part 2
To continue where Part 1 left off yesterday, this installment will continue the examination of a unique audience development initiative designed to attract the under 30 demographic. Today’s article will focus on the soundcheck programs at the Nashville Symphony and the St. Louis Symphony.