I’m about to begin blogging more regularly as we head toward the beginning of the Inside the Classics season, and toward the MicroCommission premiere. I have a lot to tell you all about the piece and how it’s developing, and … Continue reading →
On Monday I had the privilege of judging on a panel for Minnesota Varsity, a showcase for high school musicians – winners will be featured on April 17 at 2 p.m. at the Fitzgerald Theater. Naysayers may claim that classical … Continue reading →
I’m finally back home in Minneapolis after a whirlwind week in New York, and I must say, I’m extremely disappointed that you people didn’t manage to dispense with this whole “winter” thing while I was gone. I mean, honestly. The … Continue reading →
It’s annual report time in the non-profit world, when our number crunchers and management team finally put the previous fiscal year to rest, and officially release our budget numbers, fundraising totals, and goals for the future to press and public. … Continue reading →
I’ll admit, I rarely pay much attention to the annual bestowing of the so-called MacArthur Genius Grants. Officially the MacArthur Fellowship Awards, these are the half-million dollar grants awarded each year to “talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and … Continue reading →
Looks like Sam will be dealing with jetlag as he and the Orchestra begin their week across the pond; I’m coping with my own jetlag, having returned from a two-week visit to my mother in Hawaii this past weekend. Easing … Continue reading →
I’ve written ad nauseum on this blog about the various woes and financial afflictions that plague American orchestras during economic hard times, and honestly, even I’m getting a little sick of the subject. But I wanted to seize the opportunity … Continue reading →
The radio silence around here this week is due to it being one of the busiest times of the year for both Sarah and me. By tomorrow evening, I will have played 15 services (a service is either a rehearsal … Continue reading →
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 →
From pop music overlord Chris Riemenschneider at the Star Tribune: I still wish city leaders and the Minnesota Orchestra would figure out a way to bring back the sorely missed Day of Music to that same neighborhood. That used to … Continue reading →
