links for 2007-12-18
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Brian Dickie took a very pretty photo of Chicago right after this past snowstorm. Much nicer-looking than the roads on my harrowing Milwaukee trip home.
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Honolulu symphony can’t pay musicians – The Honolulu Advertiser
A Honolulu Symphony concert went off as scheduled last night at the Blaisdell Concert Hall, although musicians did not receive their regular paycheck on Friday and are unlikely to be paid before the end of the year, symphony officials said.
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Mock Day at Peabody.
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Bass Blog: Unnamed Holiday comes to an Unnamable Orchestra
Michael Hovnanian blogs about the dreaded ‘Welcome Yule’ concerts. He also notes (through photos) how poorly attended they are.
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On An Overgrown Path: Nowhere is safe from Messiaen
The Observer writes: “Radiohead’s exuberantly talented Jonny Greenwood is using his time as composer-in-residence with the BBC Concert Orchestra to allow his influences – Ligeti, Messiaen, Dutilleux and Penderecki – to guide his quirky, uneven pen.”
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from violinist.com
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And I Survived the Triple Service Day
From oboeinsight–I can certainly relate! Triples are painful.
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Books On Culture with John Rosenkrans
Great new addition to the Inside the Arts line-up!
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Inside The Arts – your place for arts, music, and culture
Check out my blog Arts Addict here!
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Wallstrip on Facebook – The Unofficial Facebook Blog
Great parody video about Facebook.
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Sticks and Drones: Part 2 of 2: Putting the all in Hall, Audience Connections Final!
From Ron Spigelman: “The Underground is our solution to our assignment to design a performing arts center. It is a center that addresses many issues including functionality, multi purpose, response to surroundings and community need……”
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PY: More walking about Chinatown area
Great photo post documenting Singapore’s Chinatown district. PY is a fellow bass blogger.
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eat your heart out, drew carey!
Matt Wengerd (104 Weeks blog) reflects on his upcoming vacation and what it means for his bass playing. Plus, he links to my TAFTO contribution from earlier this year!