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Orchestra's biggest problem: Its board
The trouble with the Orchestra: It's the board, not the musicians
Why is the Philadelphia Orchestra stuck in its rut? One spoiler has been obvious over 30 years: a board that cares more about its sovereignty than about what will make the Orchestra the best in its field.
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"Sextet Spectacular' by 1807 & Friends
Reviewing the unreviewable
The latest 1807 & Friends program did everything a good chamber music session is supposed to do. So what else can you say?
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Diaz, Denk et al at the Perelman
A classical music lover's plea: Can we please try the road less taken?
We all love Brahms, Mozart and Dvorak. Especially for these seasoned musicians, it's much easier to put together a Mozart Piano Quartet that they've all played before than to learn a contemporary piece. But seriously, there are other composers out there.
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Do happy musicians play better?
Do happy musicians play better? (A rejoinder to Dan Rottenberg)
Does it matter whether or not musicians”“ especially musicians in a classical orchestra”“ seem to be personally enjoying the music they're playing? Given a certain level of musical excellence, it's really a very simple question in the end.
Philadelphia Orchestra: The old vs. the new
The 'old' Orchestra and the new
Was the old Ormandy Orchestra of blessed memory superior to today's? The question is really irrelevant. I've found sublime experiences in both. Consider, for example, the contrast between William de Pasquale (old) and Yumi Kendall (new).
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"Freeway Philharmonic': California's freelance musicians
The life of a freelance musician: California vs. Philadelphia
In 55 well-edited minutes, an insightful documentary captures the challenging life style of California's freelance classical musicians. Philadelphia freelancers— who constitute the backbone of a dozen local musical groups— will find here a reflection of their own unpredictable lives.
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David Cohen: A one-man classical band
Yes we can (music dept.): A one-man classical band on a mission
David Cohen grew up in dire poverty in Philadelphia but made a career for himself, first as a pastry chef and then as a multi-talented musician. And at 47, he may just be getting started in promoting his twin passions: classical music and feeding the hungry.
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The Crossing at Chestnut Hill Presbyterian
Taking chances at The Crossing
In its fourth year, The Crossing conveys a depth of vision and a commitment to innovative programming that many older, more-established choral ensembles would envy.
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Unsung musical heroes: The entrepreneurs
The unsung folks behind the scenes: Let us now praise musical entrepreneurs
Performers and music lovers alike owe a debt to the unsung heroes of Philadelphia's cultural scene. This New Year, let's pause to toast the small but growing band of visionaries who create and maintain our musical organizations.
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Two concerts in art galleries
Can music and pictures coexist?
Holding a concert in an art gallery is a risky business. The very different sensations of aural and visual stimuli compete for attention, often to the detriment of one and occasionally of both. Two recent concerts took this risk, yielding results that mostly honored their roots.
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