It’s hard to be anything but pleased to hear of the Columbus Symphony returning after a prolonged and bitter battle. Sticking to their principals the orchestra was not downsized in personnel but there were many concessions that the musicians had to make, and one decision I hope is reversed, and what about Junichi?…..
Aud. Develop
Frankenstein is Dancing……..
It has been an exciting month in my life, which is why this is the first post in a very long time. Gala concert with Renée Fleming, opening concerts, guest conducting, etc. But last week the folks in Edmonton were treated to a Hallowe’en preview. Yes, Frankenstein was dancing.
Apathetique……
Having read about the strike actions with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and the Shreveport Symphony, right and wrong is not the issue that concerns me right now, apathy and irrelevance might be the battle both organizations face in a time when momentous events are taking place….hey what’s the chance someone will bring up the Arts in a debate? I would say zero, and that neither surprises me or even bothers me….what to do in this case?…..
Critical mASSacre
In last Sunday’s Deseret News the music critic Edward Reichel, delivered a stinging attack. Now, he accuses Keith Lockhart of only being able to see the “obvious”. On the surface his review is “obviously” about Keith, however I read the review completely differently. It wasn’t really about Keith at all…..
First request – keep them coming!…
David Preiser wrote this comment on my post Response to Bill – part 2:
In the interests of bringing new audiences to the concert hall, what other types of music might entice them outside of Classical works played in films? Original film music is one obvious answer, but how many orchestras try film scores from the more modern, non-James Horner/John Williams world? The same goes for music from video games (not cutesy Nintendo fluff, but more like Halo or Metal Gear Solid, or similar genres). That music often shares more in common (in terms of instrumental sounds and musical language) with contemporary Classical music, and not even with works by those considered to be the “important” composers of our era.
We broadened it out a little, the 2 clips in response are below….
Shhhhpeak up!
I am always fascinated by the dynamics of an audience and perceptions when certain behaviors are noticed. It’s all to easy to jump to a negative assumption as to why someone would get up and walk out, or talk, or be disruptive.
Marketing Managers – Take Note!….
In class last week we discussed marketing to the younger generations. For the those who have read this blog, you will know my feelings on the ridiculous gimmicks and tricks that organizations try to use to get the “young” to concerts. If you don’t know my feelings then click here! My students and I give their take in two clips below…someone airs some frustration, and there are some great ideas particularly with new media….
Big Questions – Big Answers!!!
In Audience Connections last week, I posed the question to the students:What are the various Arts for you? Define them for yourself. Audio excerpts below!