Author: Charles Noble

I'm the Assistant principal violist of the Oregon Symphony.

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the orchestra world

growing pains

A couple of good articles about growth and life in Portland:

  • Article 1 (Willamette Week) – High unemployment. More businesses. Lower income. More newcomers. It ain’t business as usual.
  • Article 2 (The Australian) – Dense, arty neighbourhoods have failed to attract talent and capital, writes Joel Kotkin. What people really want is affordable space.