All members of the now-homeless Louisiana Philharmonic survived the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, but many have lost everything they had, and the future of the orchestra itself hangs in the balance. Adding to the uncertainty surrounding the LPO’s future is the fact that the ensemble is run by its musicians, who will have to seek employment in other cities while New Orleans is being rebuilt. Those who land jobs elsewhere may not be available to return to the LPO even if it does survive. One of the orchestra’s violists tells Violinist.com that “I would love to go back to a properly rebuilt city and the orchestra the way it was, but I just can’t see how that will happen.”
Tag: 09.03.05
What’s Happened To The Study Of Arts And Culture?
“The need for reliable data, trusted publications, and a familiar meeting place for the arts industries has never been greater. The arts, both high and popular, are being fundamentally reshaped by economic and technological forces that originate outside the field and are largely unknown or misunderstood. The established mechanisms for supporting, producing, distributing, validating and connecting art with a public are mutating rapidly or simply turning obsolete. Meanwhile, surprisingly little collaboration exists within the world of the arts or across disciplines, borders, and oceans to come to terms with this emerging environment.”
London Museums See Big Drop In Attendance After Bombings
In the wake of the bombings in London this summer, attendance at the city’s museums has dropped off considerably. “Overall the seven galleries recorded an average fall of 26% compared with the same week last year. Obviously this has a financial impact, in that less revenue is generated from exhibition tickets, shop sales and catering. The hope must be that numbers will pick up this month and begin returning to normal levels.”
Fats Domino Safe In Baton Rouge
Fats Domino had been reported missing in New Orleans earlier this week, but was rescued and spent the last part of the week sleeping on a couch in an apartment in Baton Rouge. “We’ve lost everything,” said Domino, 77. “I don’t know what we’re going to do. I never wanted to leave.”