Gennady Yanin, 42, stepped down after “links to online material of a sexual nature casting Gennady Yanin in the worst possible light were sent to thousands of email addresses in Russia and abroad.” Dance critics and some other observers argue that Yanin is the victim of a smear campaign by a competitor.
Tag: 03.16.11
El Sistema’s Export to Scotland a Big Success (So Far)
Two years after a Sistema-style music education program was launched in one of the country’s most troubled public housing estates, “a new report commissioned by the Scottish government has concluded that the project, Sistema Scotland, has the potential ‘to achieve social transformation’.”
Why Sistema Scotland’s Pilot Is Working
Says an official with the program’s administration, “We’re generally seen as an arts project – but we’re not. We would have used pole vaulting if we thought it would work. The orchestra is a place where children can learn to live in a community and co-operate with other. An orchestra only works if everyone works together.”
Why British Artists and Musicians Are Thriving in Berlin
“At its most basic, the reason for Berlin’s popularity among British artists is the combination of a generously funded cultural infrastructure, the city’s rich and fascinating historical texture and, crucially, cheap property. … And then there is the feeling of ease: the gentle pace at which Berlin’s inhabitants get round the city by bike; the wide, uncrowded streets.”
Another Famous, Highly-Paid Musician (Muti) Wins $1M Birgit Nilsson Prize
“One of the top awards in the field of classical music, the Birgit Nilsson Prize honors singers and conductors for their career achievements. Placido Domingo was the first recipient of the award in 2009.” This year’s award, the second to be given, goes to conductor Riccardo Muti.
Criteria For Making Arts Council England Cuts
“The ACE will publish its judgments at the end of March. The process of culling must be agonising, and I don’t suppose there will be positively good news for many. But I hope that success will be rewarded without fear or favour – and that means flagships such as the Royal Opera House and the National Theatre as well as brave new experiments in the regions.”
What Does “Lending” An E-Book Mean? (Librarians Want To Know)
“While librarians are pushing for more e-books to satisfy demand from patrons, publishers, with an eye to their bottom lines, are reconsidering how much the access to their e-books should be worth.”