Monthly Archives: July 2010

Music vs. Decorum

Posted on
Jul 5 2010
 by Sam Bergman

One of the great things about living and working in Minneapolis/St. Paul is the staggering popularity of the live music scene. I tell people that a lot, and I’ve found that lifelong Minnesotans are often surprised to hear me mention … Continue reading →

Posted in all music is local, contemporary culture, state of the art | 1 Comment

First Abuse From The Podium, And Now…

Posted on
Jul 2 2010
 by Sam Bergman

Judging by the comments appended to Sarah’s post back on May 12, a lot of you were horrified when audio surfaced of conductor Anshel Brusilow brutally dressing down the musicians of the Richardson (TX) Symphony Orchestra during a rehearsal. One … Continue reading →

Posted in conductors and conducting, orchestras not named minnesota, the business of music | 4 Comments