Tag Archives: orchestras

American Orchestras: Yes, it’s a crisis (part IV)

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

“I am convinced that if the rate of change within an organization is less than the rate of change outside, the end is near.” – Jack Welch  In the last twelve months the Honolulu, Syracuse, and New Mexico Symphonies have … Continue reading →

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How to miss the Titanic (part II)

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

[This is the second in a series of posts in which I will talk about the current, troubled, state of professional musicmaking and offer some glimpses of possible solutions for the future.] The first time I heard the London Symphony … Continue reading →

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Bloopers

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

We all know the maxim “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” Well I believe this to be inaccurate.  The truism should be: “The road to Hell is paved with good ideas.” Because it is all those brilliant, … Continue reading →

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Name a famous musician from Memphis

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

Yes of course… the Memphis Symphony Last week I had the great good fortune to be invited to Memphis to see the work of the Memphis Symphony.  The city was in a state of extreme agitation.  Snow had fallen.  A … Continue reading →

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