“Author interviews are always tricky. Authors whose life story is better known than their artistic work are always going to have a bigger crowd in attendance. And yet the interviewer has prepared by carefully reading every page of the novel. It’s hard to know how much time to spend on the personal questions…”
Tag: 12.09.10
The Rogue Guerilla Orchestra
“The Guerilla Orchestra is the brainchild of Manchester-based double bassist Heather Bird. She was so inspired by members of Dutch radio orchestras – who responded to threats to axe their jobs with a protest performance in the Hague’s railway station – that she has “completely ripped off” their idea, in order to spread the word about the dangers of cuts to music education in Britain, from primary schools all the way up to universities and music colleges.”
Helen Mirren Slams Hollywood For Focusing On Young Men
Dame Helen Mirren has condemned film-makers for aiming movies at young men. The remarks came as she received an award for women in entertainment. Dame Helen, 65, said she resented “the survival of some very mediocre male actors and the professional demise of some very brilliant female ones”.
Arts Council England To Take On Museums
“Arts Council England is to take over some of the key responsibilities that help keep museums and libraries across the UK running. Arts Council England will receive an annual budget of £46m for this purpose.”
Melbourne’s Second Orchestra Is Safe (For Now)
“Orchestra Victoria looks likely to continue full-time operations next year, as negotiations continue with its players about ways of avoiding receivership. The orchestra’s acting general manager, Rob Robertson, says he is ‘quietly confident’ agreement will be reached by the end of the week that will allow full-time operations for all of 2011.”