During the Jacksonville lockout, I posted an opinion on December 19, 2007 regarding the music director’s role during such times. To read it click here. It is great news that the lockout is over and today, I received a letter from Fabio Mechetti. I am posting it below unedited:
Current Events
On the Calgary Trail
A conductor’s life is a strange one. A couple days home and the next thing I know I’m off to the airport. Greetings from Calgary.
Charlotte Pt. 6
Well, I’m home. It’s about 35 degrees colder her in Minneapolis than Charlotte, but it’s much warmer in my heart because I’ve spent the afternoon watching my boys run around like mad people. The joys of parenthood. But about last night…….
Charlotte Part IV
The day breaks and the prognostic is not good. My muscles are stiffer than a porn star on extra-strength Viagra. And I have to play Mozart today. Oy.
Jacksonville – Partners in a Business?..or..Partners for a Lifetime?
Drew’s post regarding ownership of a Symphony got me thinking. Those involved with a Symphony in any way be it managers, musicians, board members or audience members are in essence caretakers charged with delivering the orchestra to the next generation and beyond. Also, whilst there is not equal pay, there should however be equal say…..
After the panic…Trust sets in!
Whenever you hear or read about “Midwest tornadoes”, chances are they are talking about my neck of the woods. This past Monday a freakish line of storms passed right through Springfield and if you have never heard a tornado siren sound, trust me, when you are out when it does and your family is not with you, having to cancel a rehearsal is the furthest thing from your mind….
Charlotte Part Deux….
It has been an interesting day here in Charlotte so this will probably be a long post. Sit down and make yourself comfortable.
Charlotte Part I……
You know you’re back in the south when you order a beer and the very pretty bartender says “Here you go, sweetheart.”