“At a time when opera is fighting with other forms of entertainment for attention, opera companies are more than willing to use singers’ beauty in marketing efforts, and even onstage. But can attractive leads actually renew the audience for opera? And what is the net effect on the art form?”
Tag: 12.29.06
A Pied Piper In A Shrinking Market
Christopher O’Reilly’s “From the Top” is a radio sow that features student musicians. But despite its popularity, the show has fewer stations to be heard on as radio moves away from classical music. “Despite the seemingly infinite array of pop and rock music available to share on the Web, there remains an odd paucity of classical music to download. It is still radio that provides the introduction that can alter the course of a young life, he says.”
Rebuilding Oaxaca With Artists?
In recent months Oaxaca, Mexico has been wracked by violent labor protests. “Oaxaca is now counting on perhaps its most precious resource to help lead the city’s comeback: its world-renowned artists and artisans, and its global reputation for exuberant creativity.”
Publishing – The Year In Scandal
“In 2006, the once-genteel publishing industry learned to its dismay that it could no longer escape the relentless media coverage and Internet scrutiny that have become part of modern life. Although the book world has had scandals in the past, the furious pace and intensity of negative publicity in 2006 seemed to buffet publishers harder than ever.”
Italy: The Ethical Return Of Art
Italy’s culture minister makes his case for return of improperly acquired art on an ethical basis. “All our negotiations with various subjects are based on dossiers which are drawn from trial evidence procedures, cultural indications or on Italian law regarding Italian cultural patrimony. Our negotiations are not juridical, but on an ethical plane with all the subjects.”
Downloads Will Bring Oldies To Top Charts
Downloaded music is to be included in the UK Top 75 charts. “The move is likely to see older tracks brought to a new generation by TV shows, advertisements and films, or newly released digitally, shoot up the charts.”