“It explicitly states that the cathedral must be rebuilt as it looked before the fire … and it limits derogations to the existing heritage, planning, environmental and construction codes to the minimum.” The new law also lays out the structure of a new agency to be created to oversee the reconstruction. – The Art Newspaper
Tag: 08.02.19
Why Do American Orchestras Keep Running Into Financial Trouble?
The Balitmore Symphony is not alone; almost every concert season sees news stories about a U.S. orchestra facing potential ruin (often with a strike or lockout raising the stakes). Why? There’s the “cost disease” phenomenon as well as longer-term trends that, say some observers, may see orchestras in cities 100 miles or less apart merge. – The Baltimore Sun
The Rent Is Too Damn High, Say Edinburgh Fringe Performers
“Changes to rental rules in Scotland and an increasing lack of affordable accommodation are threatening to turn the fringe into ‘a glorified industry showcase’, according to artists.” – The Guardian