“These plans seemed to have been made without any forethought to the building’s historical and cultural integrity.”
Tag: 07.12.13
New Bolshoi Director Says He’s A Simple Problem-Solver [VIDEO]
‘I am no revolutionary,” says Vladimir Urin, former general director of the Stanislavsky Musical Theatre, adding that he wants to investigate “decisions of the previous administration.”
Plan For A Biannual Olympic-Style Arts Festival In Britain Is Dropped
“An Arts Council England report concluded that 177,000 events led to “over 43 million public experiences” of the Cultural Olympiad.”
Behind-The-Scenes Talks At The Minnesota Orchestra
“Multiple sources close to the dispute say representatives of the two sides met with an independent mediator this week to see whether ground rules can be set for formal bargaining. The mediator idea arose from private conversations with Gov. Mark Dayton, these sources say.”
20th Century Fox Says It Will Make Musicals Out Of Its Movies
“The studio said Thursday it has joined up with Tony Award-winner producer Kevin McCollum, film producer John Davis and entertainment executive Tom McGrath to develop at least nine musicals based upon the studio’s films over the next several years.”
Surprise – Tehran Art Auction Is A Hit
“For one glimmering moment late last month, the Iranian capital was the talk of the world’s art market after 80 works sold for $2 million, astonishing a country whose economy is battered by Western sanctions but still has pockets of wealth looking for investment havens for their money.”