“A Paris court had ordered Google to pay 300,000 euros (£240,000) to three French publishers. Google had appealed against the decision – but has now struck a deal.”
Tag: 06.12.12
Pittsburgh Symphony Concludes Online Concerto Competition Without Finding Winner
“The decision was made after PSO music director Manfred Honeck, staff conductors, musicians and staff heard four finalists perform Monday at Heinz Hall. They were chosen through public voting on the PSO’s YouTube Channel.”
Arts Festivals Across England Being Canceled For Olympics
“The Olympics has led to many music festivals across England being cancelled with organisers claiming they cannot compete with a summer of sport.”
Corcoran Gallery Mulls A Move
“Only a few years ago the Corcoran wanted to add one, a Frank Gehry-designed wing. But it had to scrap that idea in 2005, having been unable to raise the necessary funds. Now it wants to sell the building it’s in and move away. Outsiders can be forgiven for being confused.”
Philadelphia Orchestra Could Be Out Of Bankruptcy By July
“The judge, after reviewing a list of procedural concerns, said he was approving the quicker-than-usual schedule in recognition of the case’s notoriety, suggesting that any interested parties were already aware of the bankruptcy. Ballots approving or objecting the plan are being sent to creditors and are due back by June 26.”
Making A Choreographic Meal Of Leftovers: Antony Hamilton’s Keep Everything
“In previous works that had an overarching idea, he says, it was inevitable that he’d jettison ‘little offshoots and chance moments that had no relation to what we were trying to achieve’. This time, the scraps and offcuts became the central elements.”