Canadian Government investigates practices of book super-retailer. Declines full inquiry but says some of Chapters’ practices are concerning. – Toronto Globe and Mail
Tag: 11.18.99
A “LA BOHEME”-LED RECOVERY
More than $4.5 million in debt two years ago, Opera Australia embarked on a “populist” season. It seems to have paid off. – Sydney Morning Herald
RADIO CITY MUSICIANS –
– vote to strike – CBC
AND: Backstage story 11/18/99
“NO MISMANAGEMENT HERE”
Scottish Opera bosses, called up by the Scottish Parliament to defend themselves after being bailed out of looming bankruptcy last week, say lavish production hurt but was not extravagant. – BBC
THE DANCING GLENN GOULD
Three of Canada’s most interesting artists have teamed up to make a dance about a fourth. James Kadelka’s “A Disembodied Voice” takes on pianist Glenn Gould – humming and all. – Toronto Globe and Mail
“CLOUDS OF POTENTIAL GLORY”
But it was not to be as Moscow City Ballet landed in New York for its first performance. – New York Times