“The Traverse, Scotland’s leading factory of new writing for the stage, has gone into partnership with Picturehouse, the largest chain of independent cinemas, to screen a live broadcast of a series of short plays. For those who can’t make it to Edinburgh, it promises a flavoursome taste of the Fringe.”
Tag: 08.17.10
Stephen Hough on the Great Vibrato Debate
“It has become commonly accepted in the 21st century that until the post-war period string players did not use much vibrato … But there is a problem with taking that particular [pre-war] historical practice and simply copying it in today’s situation. There are three other, crucial differences in string playing today which have to be taken into consideration.”
The Latest Luxury Hotel Perk: E-Readers
“Someone going into a luxury suite and having a Kindle,” says Robert Darnton, a book historian and director of the Harvard University Library, “could be the equivalent of a traveler in the 19th century who stops off in a reading club” to rent one of the latest novels.
Louisville Ballet Abandons Star System
“When the company launches its 2010-11 season Sept. 10 with “Giselle,” all of its dancers will find themselves on the same footing. They’ll be called, simply, “Artists of the Company,” embracing an egalitarian, unranked structure in which everyone has a shot at any particular role.”
Toronto Commits To Higher Arts Funding
“After a series of presentations by many of the city’s top performers and major cultural organizations, council’s executive committee voted to recommend the city stay the course on its long-term strategy of raising funding levels to $25 per capita by 2013.”
An “Interactive” Cosi Fan Tutte
“In a high-tech twist, laptops, cameras and smartphones are not only allowed, but encouraged. As the troupe’s young singers rehearse a section of the opera with full orchestra, spectators are invited to blog and tweet their reactions as they follow the score online.”
Movie Directors Make Their Case For 3D
“Though initially lauded as a way to bring those accustomed to watching movies at home back to theaters, there’s some evidence that the ticket premium charged for 3-D films has started to alienate the audience.”
NY Museum Of Natural History Lets Visitors Navigate By GPS
“The free app uses 300 Wi-Fi access points to triangulate location within the building. Visitors can locate themselves on a map and get detailed, step-by-step directions to exhibits, restrooms, shops and cafes. There also are tours and treasure hunts available.”
Why Movie Directors Can’t Leave Well Enough Alone
“The entire phenomenon of director’s cuts and definitive director’s cuts and restored cuts and expanded cuts and alternate cuts has gotten out of hand and needs to stop. Recuts are irksome. They’re hit-and-miss, and they’re fueled by such idiosyncratic agendas that it’s hard to state that they’re always a bad or a good idea.”
Met Opera Has Record Opening Day Box Office
“New York’s Metropolitan Opera has established a record for its box office opening day, selling more than $2.6m (£1.6m) million worth of single tickets for the new season.”