On Shutdowns, Closures, Crises and Coping:
Some words from the Superconductor editorial desk.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
It's been a tumultuous week for the classical music business. The New York City Opera shut its doors after seventy years of operations. The opening night of Carnegie Hall (with the Philadelphia Orchestra and violinist Joshua Bell) was kyboshed by an 11th hour strike by the stagehands' Local One. Finally, the Minnesota Orchestra continuing its year-long self-asphyxiation by lockout. The latest blow: the resignation of Osmo Vänskä from the post of Music Director following the Orchestra's withdrawal from its planned November concerts at Carnegie Hall.
Some words from the Superconductor editorial desk.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
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| Just do what the sign says. Photoshop by the author. |
