“The emancipation of digital reading habits, like those of the printed book before them, allows us to choose the way we read. Just as some prefer edited collections and anthologies, some will enjoy having their fictions selected for them each month, apportioned in daily servings that arrive at appointed times that make them easier to consume.”
Tag: 04.28.14
CultureTrack: Here’s How Arts Audiences Are Changing
“Since 2011, there has been an increase in the percentage of people who visit museums and attend performances of classical music, jazz and musical theater—but there were decreases for plays, classical dance and opera. The individual rate of attendance has dropped since 2011, with about half of respondents continuing to attend cultural activities once or twice a month, but only 15% attending three times or more—down from a previous 22%.”
For First Time, Tony For Regional Theater Goes To NYC Company
“Before this year theaters in the five boroughs were ineligible for the annual award, which was created to honor theaters that did outstanding work outside of the unofficial industry capital of New York City.”
Adjunct Professors, Unite! You Have Nothing To Lose But Your Chains! (And They Are)
“[There’s] a national labor movement in which thousands of adjuncts are fighting for change within the higher-education system. In the short-term, adjuncts are demanding a living wage, but they are also proposing long-term solutions to structural problems ailing universities.”
Philadelphia Orchestra Names New Principal Guest And Resident Conductors
“Stéphane Denève, the ebullient French conductor of the corkscrew locks who has been a frequent visitor to the orchestra’s podium, will become principal guest conductor in the fall. Romanian-born Cristian Macelaru, the orchestra’s associate conductor, will take the upgraded title of conductor in residence.”
Top Posts From AJBlogs 04.28.14
Way Beyond Museum Walls: A Driving Tour
AJBlog: Real Clear Arts | Published 2014-04-29
Silence or Violence
AJBlog: We The Audience | Published 2014-04-29
Public support for the arts and the letter of the law
AJBlog: For What it’s Worth | Published 2014-04-28
Which circle do you serve?
AJBlog: The Artful Manager | Published 2014-04-28
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Peter Gelb Talks About The Met Opera’s Predicament
“When I first came to the Metropolitan Opera in 2006, I was aware of the problems and the financial challenges. But I hoped that it would be possible to earn our way out of these financial challenges by increasing ticket sales and by launching our very successful movie theater showings. But in the last few years, it’s become obvious that in spite of our successes, the audience for opera is not increasing.”
This Year’s Bad Grammar Awards
The Idler Academy, an offshoot of the magazine which offers courses in everything from philosophy to ukulele playing, has announced the shortlist for its 2014 Bad Grammar award, set up to highlight “the incorrect use of English by people and institutions who should know better”.
Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber Forced To Retire
He “announced today that he has been forced to stop playing due to a herniated disc in his neck which has reduced the power in his right arm.”
The Art Market Is Dividing
“The market has shifted,” said Anders Petterson, managing director of the London-based art analysis firm ArtTactic. “People who in the 1990s would buy paintings are now having to look at prints and works on paper.”