I meant to write a blog about the need for like-minded progressive people associated with the classical music industry to get together online and start a forum dedicated to revolutionizing our business, but then reality set in. I also got into a great conversation with a colleague of mine at a party recently. So, once again, this blog is about Detroit. The $64K question – “where’s the plan, man?”
Chicago Transit Authority. Anyone remember that album? One of the greatest debut albums of all time, right up to the track Somebody (August 29, 1968). Then it veers from a great album into tremendous social commentary with the chant “The Whole World Is Watching.” That was over 40 years ago, and perhaps we should remember that it’s even more relevant today than it was then.
Somewhere my friend, Ernest Fleischmann, is chuckling.
I’m in France. Again. Conducting Porgy. Again! It’s Tuesday, and we’re supposed to have our dress rehearsal today. But we’re not doing that. Why?
Two interesting situations are developing that on the surface may not seem connected but are actually deeply related. For better or for worse.
The Red Hour has struck, and the 2010 Edinburgh International Arts Festival is open!!! Time to lick my wounds.
Funny how life sometimes imitates Star Trek.
Once in a lifetime everyone should have the opportunity to do something that very, very few other people can claim to have done. It’s my turn.