Van Gogh wasn’t the only artist getting no love from bidders at yesterday’s Sotheby’s auction. 20 of 76 lots failed to sell, including works by Picasso and Miró. Some think the tumbling stock market may have made buyers cautious, but a Christie’s auction did better under the same conditions.
Tag: 11.08.07
More Fallout From Oregon Symphony Screed
An article blasting the Oregon Symphony has generated plenty of response in the Pacific Northwest. The author is standing by his commentary, and says that the orchestra needs to change the way it thinks about programming, book better conductors and soloists, and build a more diverse audience.
Top Canadian Orchestras Creating New Summer Fest
“The National Arts Centre and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra are joining forces to create a major new summer music festival and tourist attraction. It will be located not in Toronto or Ottawa but in Niagara,” and the orchestras hope that it will come to rival Tanglewood in prestige and popularity.”
Boettcher Renovation Gets Denver Voters’ Blessing
Following the narrow passage of a referendum dedicating $60m to the renovation of Denver’s Boettcher Concert Hall, hall officials are going ahead with plans to raise an additional $55m in private donations. The renovation could begin in May 2009.
Melbourne To Get New High-Tech Venue
A $70m recital hall under construction in Melbourne will double the city’s concert output, according to organizers. “The all-acoustic venue, featuring the 1001-seat Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, is the only one of its type in Australia, floating on 38 spring-based blocks to insulate it from outside noise.”