Now aged 53, Sellars’s trademark rapid-fire intensity and enthusiasm remains intact from his days as a wunderkind, as do the lurid shirts, the beads, that distinctive haircut and the hugs for anyone who comes within his orbit. His scattergun fluency is still punctuated by almost comically exaggerated displays of admiration or indignation: “Puh-leeze!”
Tag: 11.09.10
Which Section Of The Bookstore Should George Bush’s Book Be In?
Inspired by a British campaign which saw Tony Blair’s autobiography, A Journey, appearing under crime, horror and even fantasy in UK bookshops, the protest blog Waging Nonviolence is urging its supporters to “Move Bush’s Book Where It Belongs”, and post pictures of the autobiography in its new location.
Conan O’Brien Has 2 Million Twitter Followers. Will They Follow Him To TV?
“At NBC, O’Brien was averaging 2.6 million viewers a night, which wasn’t enough to keep him in the job. This season, Jay Leno is averaging 3.64 million viewers; CBS’ David Letterman, 3.57 million; and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel, 1.71 million.”
The Performing Arts Go High Def (And Change Forever)
“Opera houses, ballet companies, even the National Theater in London, are competing to lure audiences to live high-definition broadcasts in movie theaters, many of which are then shown again. It is the HD-ification of the arts, and it is already affecting programming decisions along with costume and set design, lighting choices and even ticket prices.”
The Dude, Movie Star: Dudamel and LA Phil to Start Hi-Def Cinema Broadcasts
“[The] orchestra next year will transmit live performances of three of its concerts to more than 450 high-definition-equipped movie theaters throughout the United States and Canada.” However, “the orchestra faces an inherently greater challenge than an opera company in making its productions visually – as well as aurally – compelling.”