When Radio France – in the middle of strikes, layoffs, financial troubles and general chaos – abruptly cancelled the Friday evening concert of the Orchestre philharmonique de Radio-France, they didn’t consult the musicians or conductor Myung-Whun Chung first. In protest, the furious orchestra went right over to the new Philharmonie de Paris (conveniently available that evening) and played its program to banks of empty seats – making headlines in the process. (in French)
Tag: 03.21.15
Whatever Happened To Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, It Doesn’t Mean Dance Is In Danger
“But even with no conclusive sign that Cedar Lake’s issue is one of funding, the dance community is positioned to jump on the ‘arts is dying’ bandwagon immediately. … Why do we chalk this up to just another financial failure? Perhaps because as a dance venture, we are used to being on a respirator, scraping by season to season.”
If SpongeBob Can’t Save Paramount Pictures, What Will?
“Though the Star Trek, Transformers and Mission: Impossible franchises continue to post big numbers, they have not been enough to fill the pipeline and improve Paramount’s rankings.”
Student Musicians Are Using Virtual Reality To Prepare For The Concert Hall
The simulator “includes realistic backstage and on-stage areas, with authentic signage and lighting. An interactive life-size virtual audience projected on to a large screen features individuals who will sway slightly in their seats, close their eyes or fidget.”
The World Of The 21st Century May Be More Like The World That Engendered WWI
“As the United States joins with India, Japan, Korea and Vietnam to balance China, the First World War era may offer more positive and negative guidance for the future than the era when the United States was more lopsidedly supreme.”
Music Labels Put More Pressure On Spotify To Limit Free Streaming
“Universal is leveraging current contract negotiations with Spotify to pressure the streaming service to put harsher limits on its free service. The label hopes that such a move would convert more free users into paid subscriptions, which cost $10 per month.”
Will New South Bank Buildings Destroy London Skyline (Even More)?
“Heritage groups have accused the government of failing to protect Britain’s world heritage sites after effectively allowing plans for a development on London’s South Bank that will obscure views of the Houses of Parliament.”