“The agreement ‘is economically advantageous for both Simon & Schuster and its authors and maintains the author’s share of income generated from eBook sales,’ said a letter signed by Carolyn Reidy, the publisher’s chief executive.”
Author: Matthew Westphal
Musicians Protest, But Rome Opera Refuses To Reconsider Mass Firings
“The first night of the opera Rigoletto was due to go ahead at the Rome Opera Theatre Tuesday but performers planned to read a message to the audience protesting the mass sacking of 182 orchestra and choir members … Earlier the troubled opera house’s personnel manager, Stefano Bottaro, … rejected a request to rescind the sackings in return for a discussion over productivity levels and costs.”
Mikhail Baryshnikov Salutes Wendy Whelan
“The German sociologist Erich Fromm said that creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties. That’s what Wendy has, in my opinion – courage. … It may sound like a silly pun, but when I say there’s a certain grace to these next steps, I mean it in the most sincere way. I salute her fortitude, and along with everyone else, I’m eager to see what she does next.”
Orlando’s New Arts Center: As Opening Nears, Plans For Symphony/Opera Stage Are Still On Hold
“That theater is supposed to be the crown jewel of the center. For many, the center won’t be complete without [it]. … It converts hydraulically from an opera house to a symphony hall and the seats can turn upside down into a flat floor. … But the center needs another $40 million in private donations before it can continue with [that phase] of the project.”
Is This Britain’s Next Great Ballerina?
“At the age of 22 and still a junior soloist, [Francesca] Hayward is already being fast-tracked into principal roles. The self-possession and technical command of her performances have fired enormous interest among critics, bloggers and fans, and ignited hopes that she may become that elusive thing, the next great British ballerina.”
The Generous, Grumpy, Disheveled, Cultured Man Who Ran The World’s Most Famous Indie Bookstore
Bruce Handy travels to Shakespeare & Co. in Paris to learn about the long, strange life of its longtime proprietor, George Whitman – and his daughter, Sylvia, who’s bringing the store into the 21st, or at least 20th, century.
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“Death Of Klinghoffer” At Met Starts With Shouts, Ends With Cheers
“The major accomplishment of this powerful, mesmerizing production … is to effectively dismantle the suggestion that the work is anti-Jewish and trivializes a brutal act.”
Paris Opera Ejects Audience Member In Muslim Face Veil
Officials at the Opéra-Bastille asked a woman seated in the front row, a tourist from the Persian Gulf area, to either remove her niqab or leave the theater after some cast members refused to begin the second act while she was there.
Philadelphia Orchestra Back In The Black After “A Remarkable Year”
“Since the Philadelphia Orchestra exited bankruptcy more than two years ago, several key financial indicators have brightened. Obligations associated with the orchestra’s Chapter 11 settlement have been paid off, income from concerts is growing nicely, and annual fund-raising is improving more than nicely.”