“The incident would be risible if this kind of thing were not so prevalent; every concert manager in the land can cite a sheaf of late cancellations and short-change artists reminiscent of the worst days of British Rail. It is a trend that has to be stopped in its tracks.”
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Art Museums – Not Just About Art Anymore
“Art museums “not just about art” – how pathetically sad. Yet the evidence is all around us that this mind-set has become firmly rooted, in activities such as jazz Fridays at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and yoga classes at the Museum of Modern Art.”
The Wagner Sisters Take On Bayreuth
And while the curtain calls still elicit boos, Wagner’s great-grand-daughters are moving the iconic festival in new directions.
Las Vegas Dreams Of Becoming Art Center Die. What’s Next?
“I think in the past we’ve tried a bit too hard to be something that we’re not. There’s this perceptual barrier that unless you are an expert, galleries aren’t for you. Art doesn’t have to be something that you pay to go see.”
Ready For Robot Actors?
“Will actors at auditions soon be vying for their roles with robots? And are we entering an era in which robot actors will one day take the leads in ‘Romeo and Juliet’? Though such musings might seem fanciful, they may soon come true on a stage near you.”
Why Conductors Are Important
“All you can do is take one piece at a time. The wonderful thing about being a conductor is that you never know anything really. You’re always on the verge of your own ignorance.”
What Hard Books Do To Your Brain
“The thing is, getting through those complex books, and really grasping what they had to say, gave a thrill such as I hadn’t had in ages. My body may have felt lousy and old, but my brain felt in better form than it had since grad school.”
So What Is This Role Of Assistant Conductor?
“With three musicians who have held the post of BSO assistant conductor leading the orchestra at Tanglewood this month, it’s a good time to consider just what this job is — what it takes to be successful, where it can lead, and what it can teach.”
Netflix’s New Streaming Pact Has Hollywood Studios Seeing Money
“Online streaming might have been considered more a necessary annoyance than an actual business with revenue and profit. But with the stroke of a pen, Netflix has upped the ante so significantly that movie studios have no doubt begun to ratchet up expectations for licensing fees they can charge going forward.”
The Internet – Key To New Writers’ Succes
“Inkpop allows young writers to share their work with a larger community. The site’s users can upload any kind of writing, from short poems to long novels, while other users can read and offer suggestions for improvement.”