Norman Rockwell is hot again. New show tours blue-chip museums. And now a generous TV documentary reappraisal of Rockwell’s stature — Abstract Expressionism be damned. San Francisco Chronicle
- And: Bad taste returns. Artnet.com 11/22/99
Tag: 11.24.99
Atlanta Symphony signs –
– new contract with its musicians after three years of acrimonious negotiations. – Atlanta Journal-Constitution
REOPENING OF COVENT GARDEN –
– begins with a closure. Ligeti opera canceled. – BBC
BRITAIN LOST AN ORCHESTRA LAST WEEK
Bournemouth Sinfonietta goes out of business due to money problems. Did anyone notice? – London Telegraph
THE “IDEAL PERFORMANCE IN YOUR HEAD”
Mahler performance with Boston orchestra is good, but… a review. – Boston Globe
- Previously: WALTER MITTY NEVER HAD IT GO GOOD: Millionaire businessman Gilbert Kaplan has a thing for Mahler’s Second Symphony – though not a conductor, he decided he must conduct it, hired an orchestra and performed it, performed it again with major orchestras around the world, made a recording with the London Symphony Orchestra, created a foundation for Mahler scholarship and performance, and amassed a collection of every Mahler photograph, which he published in his book, ”The Mahler Album.” – Boston Globe 11/19/99
ATLANTA SUGARPLUMS
Musicians of the Atlanta Ballet orchestra have been on strike for months. The company has decided to hire replacement musicians so its “Nutcracker” can go on. – Atlanta Journal-Constitution
CELEBRATING AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE
Two Ohio museums explore the influence African movement has had on American dance. – Morning Edition (NPR) [Real Audio sound clip]
OFF POINTE
New York City Ballet cancels opening night performance after musicians go out on strike. New York Times
And: Strike threatens “Nutcracker” performances. – Variety
100-FOOT NUTCRACKER
New IMAX version of holiday classic is big enough – but a chore to sit through. – San Francisco Chronicle