The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize “was established in 1994 through the will of actress Lillian Gish to honor individuals who have, according to the website for the prize, ‘made an outstanding contribution to the beauty of the world and to mankind’s enjoyment and understanding of life.'” The Gish Prize Trust selected Dudamel, music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, for his work both as a conductor and in music education via the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles project.
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Here’s Why The Director Of Munich’s Haus Der Kunst ‘Resigned’ So Suddenly Last June
Yes, Okwui Enwezor was basically fired. As one member of Bavaria’s parliament put it, “Enwezor had too many scandals to handle at once. [He] is not a manager. He’s a great artist, but artists are not managers.” What were those scandals? Yes, the museum has serious money troubles, but one of Onwezor’s biggest problems was a controversy over the presence of Scientologists on the museum’s staff. (Seriously? Yes.)
Hiroshima Memorial Vandalized With Soccer Graffiti By Two Bulgarian Opera Staffers
During a visit to Hiroshima as part of the Sofia Opera and Ballet’s current tour of Japan, two backstage workers painted graffiti tags, including the name of a Sofia soccer team, on the memorial to the victims of the 1945 nuclear bombing. The offenders have been fired, and both the company and the Bulgarian government have apologized to the Japanese nation.
Saudi Charm Offensive Got Hollywood Production Hopes Up. Now Those Hopes Are Dashed
“It’s absolutely going to have a profound impact. There’s no question. Everyone was lined up on the tarmac to make films there and make financing deals. That party, overnight, is going to be over.”
It’s 40 Years Since Grand Central Station Was Saved. Is It A Cautionary Tale?
At Grand Central, the victory lap is well earned. This building should not have been destroyed in the name of real-estate profits. Looking forward, though, more nuanced and creative approaches to land and building are surely warranted. Awareness of all the needs of the city may be the best way to honor the past.
Survey: UK Theatres In Need Of At Least £550 Million In Upgrades
The total amount of investment needed in theatre buildings, according to the survey, is likely to be closer to £1 billion. This takes into account planned major works outside of the theatres that responded. However, 50% of respondents were confident or very confident they could raise the money needed.
Chicago Symphony: Ticket Revenue Up, Subscribers Up, But A $900k Deficit
This marked the organization’s eighth consecutive deficit, but it was “an improvement of more than ($500,000)” over the previous fiscal year, according to a CSOA statement summarizing the institution’s annual report.
The Indestructible Placido Domingo At 77
At the point in his career — in his 50s, maybe, or early 60s — at which anyone might reasonably expect his voice to have run its course, Domingo politely but firmly declined to step down. And with that, the curtain gradually went up on one of the most astonishing second acts the opera world has ever known.
Having Written Plays About Philosophy, Physics, And Pink Floyd, Tom Stoppard Takes On The Nature Of Consciousness
Alexis Soloski talks to the playwright and director Jack O’Brien about the challenges of his latest script, The Hard Problem.
Hunger Appeased? Maybe Not
Kimberly Bartosik/daela premieres I hunger for you at Lumberyard.