“Milton Katims, a central figure in Seattle’s musical life for nearly a quarter of a century, died Monday. He was 96… As music director of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra from 1954 to 1976, he helped transform a part-time, modestly professional orchestra into a major regional ensemble that became a symbol of pride for the city… In addition, Katims was a nationally recognized violist, who continued to perform and record in conjunction with his conducting.”
Tag: 02.28.06
Blair Declines To Take Heat Off Jowell
UK Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell is not exactly receving a full vote of confidence from her boss, Prime Minister Tony Blair, as she attempts to clear herself and her husband of charges that a bribe from Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi was used to pay off their mortgage. “Tony Blair has been burnt before by leaping to the defence of his closest cabinet colleagues – most recently David Blunkett – only to find them forced to resign as further damning evidence seeps out… The limited support also reflects the difficulties in getting to the bottom of [Jowell’s husband’s] byzantine and controversial business dealings.”