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As we edge our way into November, and I reflect on what’s going on in the classical music scene here in Portland, I’m finding it remarkable what all has happened already, and what’s about to happen. At the Oregon Symphony, we’ve just completed our third Classical series concerts. The Vancouver Symphony opened its [...]
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As promised – enjoy!
Philadelphia’s search for a new executive director hits the one-year mark.
Washington Post critic doesn’t care for Alan Gilbert’s debut in NYC.
Canada gets its broadcast orchestra back.
Christoph Eschenbach is a workaholic.
Charlotte Symphony gets two $1 million donations in one day.
Honolulu Symphony gets local grown CEO.
Charlotte Symphony funding cuts in the balance.
NY Philharmonic gets [...]
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Stanley Drucker retires after 60 years in NY Phil [NYTimes]
Marin Alsop re-ups for 5 more years in Baltimore [Baltimore Sun]
Young audiences overrated? [Washington Post]
$1 million to Detroit Symphony [Detroit Free Press]
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Seattle Symphony Starts Music Director Search [crosscut.com]
San Diego Arts Groups Suffering Cuts [sdnn.com]
San Francisco Symphony Launches Social Network [washingtonpost.com]
San Francisco Opera Cuts Millions From Budget [bizjournals.com]
Baltimore To Get New Opera Company? [washingtonpost.com]
Dallas Symphony Postpones European Touring [dallasnews.com]
Baltimore Symphony Musicians Volunteer $1 Million In Concessions [washingtonpost.com]
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Two Several news items from this week:
Cincinnati Symphony & Pops Put Recordings On Hold
Telarc Label to Suspend Producing Recordings
Classical Music Thrives in Virtual ‘Second Life’
Musicians: Radio Stations Should Pay Us Royalties
Free Streaming Audio: Fighting Piracy?
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Since the piano sensation Lang Lang is coming to play a Gala performance with the Oregon Symphony in October 2008 (Friday, October 3, to be exact), I thought that keeping you Portland classical music and piano fans apprised of his activities might be in order.
So, here’s the first Lang Lang watch – enjoy.
Do you remember [...]
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