The Pittsburgh Symphony has officially been informed that it will continue to receive a $2.5m subsidy from the government of Pennsylvania. The money, which represents 8% of the PSO’s annual budget, had to be approved by the state legislature, which has been looking for ways to trim spending.
Tag: 12.19.07
I, Robot – Artificial Intelligence Coming To Dance?
“Wayne McGregor, resident choreographer at the Royal Ballet, has started work on a new piece looking at the links between artificial intelligence and choreography.”
Well, That’s Just Gloating, Isn’t It?
“Italian cultural officials say they’re offering art and history lovers an early ‘Christmas present’ this week with the opening of a new exhibition showcasing priceless artifacts recently repatriated to Italy… More than half of the exhibit’s artifacts are pieces returned by the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.”
Will FCC’s New Media Consolidation Rule Ever See The Light?
US Senators angry at the FCC for relaxing rules on cross-ownsership of media, vow to block the commission’s new rule.
How The Strike Might Reinvent The TV Business
The television industry is “facing its worst labor crisis in two decades, a crippling writers strike that’s reshaping the business of TV and threatening to permanently shift the viewing habits of millions of Americans.”
Music On The Spot
“What if an improvised performance is more than an improvised performance? Does improvised music open a door to possibilities for social change? And if that’s the case, shouldn’t more people be paying attention?”
Seattle City Council Shuts Down The Music
The city will levy fines on bars and clubs any time they play music that is audible to “a person of normal hearing” inside a nearby residence after 10:00 p.m.”
Why Complain About Traditional Classical Music Experiences?
“Maybe people behave the way they do at concerts not because it’s an artificial standard imposed by ironclad tradition but because the music sounds better that way. Maybe listeners feel classical music most deeply when they pay quiet attention to it.”
Christie’s Sees Continued Auction Growth
“Our estimates for February so far are 10 percent to 15 percent higher than last year, and there’s still a week of art gathering left. We will see growth next year.”
BBC Told To Tart Up The News For “Low-Approving” Viewers
“Broadening the reach of BBC journalism is a priority. Performance in news and current affairs is rightly seen to be strong but the BBC is not always serving everyone in the audience as it should, with those who fall within the category of ‘low BBC approvers’ perceiving a performance gap.”