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The New York Philharmonic has reported a record deficit for last season, $4.6 million, and said it projects a shortfall of about $4 million this season. Eric Latzky, the orchestra’s spokesman, said on Friday that the reason for last year’s red ink was a shortfall in annual fund-raising amid the recession. The orchestra fell shy of its $25 million goal by $3.75 million.
“We are dealing with longer-term deficits now,” Mr. Latzky said. “There is no question that the economic environment has had a significant impact on the New York Philharmonic. We’re looking for solutions for that situation.” Mr. Latzky said some measures had already been taken, including staff salary freezes, scaled-back parks concerts and the use of fewer substitute players. “Our goal is to protect the artistic vision, absolutely, and to build that,” he said.
Last season’s budget of $64.5 million has risen to $68.9 million this season. As at any orchestra, the largest expense comes from musician salaries and benefits. The orchestra’s contract expires after next season. Mr. Latzky declined to comment on whether management would seek a reduction in compensation. A recent effort to cut salaries at the Cleveland Orchestra has prompted the players there to threaten a strike.The New York Philharmonic has reported a record deficit for last season, $4.6 million,... more
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It's Beethoven vs. iBeer, Shostakovich vs. Slacker Radio, Prokofiev vs. Pocket God. The 99-year-old San Diego Symphony, along with several other orchestras, has entered the iPhone app arena, and classical music may never be the same.
“There's a huge opportunity before the classical music community, which is to really look at democratizing access to the music,” said Margo Drakos, chief operating officer of San Diego's InstantEncore, the two-year-old company that developed the free application and is quickly becoming a global force in classical music.
Modeled after an application InstantEncore created in June for the New York Philharmonic, it went live last week. It offers users access to all things San Diego Symphony through its connection with InstantEncore's free Web site and the symphony's Web site.
Users may initially employ the app primarily for information, but its game-changing potential lies in its ability to provide an orchestra's performances on demand and network with listeners and even the artists.
“The Internet has caused an enormous disruption for the way media and content is received,” Drakos said. “And in the case of classical music, while certain models are dying out, there are new, amazing models emerging.”
For instance, you used to have to go to the concert hall to hear a concert. The new model: If you want to listen to a performance by the San Diego Symphony while jogging, working, driving or whenever, it's only a few screen touches away. Or maybe you would rather hear the the London Philharmonic, the St. Louis Symphony or the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, all of which have InstantEncore-powered apps.
“Our job in our Web site is to the curator of all the information on the Internet regarding classical music,” said Stensrud, whose goal is to make InstantEncore the Google of classical music. “And we now have over 65,000 concert listings, we have over 700 hours of classical live music, we have thousands of videos and thousands of podcasts and thousands of news clippings.”
For the orchestra, there's no money to be made on its iPhone app or its digital downloads. It's about exposure and connection.It's Beethoven vs. iBeer, Shostakovich vs. Slacker Radio, Prokofiev vs. Pocket... more
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Jam band legend and Phish front man Trey Anastasio will perform with the NY Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall September 12th.
The Orchestra will perform "Time Turns Elastic," a song composed by Trey and other works from Trey's huge music catalog.
The Orchestra will be conducted by Israeli Asher Fisch (hah!).
Lucky dogs in NYC to get these tickets!Jam band legend and Phish front man Trey Anastasio will perform with the NY... more
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The New York Philharmonic has become the first orchestra with its own Apple iPhone application (app). Any iPhone or iPod Touch user now can download the app at the iPhone App Store or through iTunes, and have easy access to information about the Philharmonic — all free of charge. The features of the app, which has been developed by InstantEncore.com, include:
Concert listings
Links to ticket purchase
Program notes
News
Reviews from newspapers and journals
Audio clips of upcoming concerts
New York Philharmonic Podcasts
Blogs about the Philharmonic
Access to the Philharmonic’s Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, and Twitter pages
For complete information, visit nyphil.org/iPhone or sign up to become a fan of the New York Philharmonic at InstantEncore.com.
With a classical music-specific search engine, InstantEncore.com is designed to organize everything on the Internet about classical music in a simple, searchable way. InstantEncore.com’s classical music site provides tools for the classical music lover, concert presenter, ensemble, artist, composer, and educator to connect with, enhance, and extend the live concert experience.The New York Philharmonic has become the first orchestra with its own Apple iPhone... more
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Stanley Drucker was still a teenager when he joined the New York Philharmonic as a clarinetist in 1948. More than 10,000 concerts later, Drucker is now the longest serving member in the renowned symphony's 167-year history. Named Principal Clarinet by conductor Leonard Bernstein in 1960, Drucker holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career of any clarinetist.Stanley Drucker was still a teenager when he joined the New York Philharmonic as a... more
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Mr. Drucker, 80, will soon enter something bigger than folklore. Legend maybe? History? He is retiring from the Philharmonic after 60 years, the longest tenure of any player in the orchestra’s existence. His departure foreshadows another changing of the guard: the music director, Lorin Maazel, also ends his tenure this season.
On Saturday and Tuesday, Mr. Drucker is to give his final solo performances with the orchestra at Avery Fisher Hall, playing Aaron Copland’s Concerto. He is also on tap for performances at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on Friday and at Tilles Center in Brookville, N.Y., on June 19.Mr. Drucker, 80, will soon enter something bigger than folklore. Legend maybe?... more
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Clinton vs. Obama. Microsoft vs. Europe. And a mayor's racy photos vs. the town embarrassed by its mayor's racy photos.Clinton vs. Obama. Microsoft vs. Europe. And a mayor's racy photos vs. the town... more
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The New York Philharmonic Orchestra arrived in North Korea today ahead of their concert in the communist country tomorrow. The concert will be broadcast live over state TV and the group is also offering masters classes for North Korean students. North Korea even apparently tore down the anti-American posters that usually line the streets in Pyongyang ahead of the Philharmonic's arrival. The next stop on the Asian tour is a concert in South Korea on Thursday.The New York Philharmonic Orchestra arrived in North Korea today ahead of their... more
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New York's Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the U.S. national anthem at its historic concert in North Korea on 26 February. The Philharmonic's president says that this concert will show how "music can unite."
Don't freak out, they will be playing other music too. The N. Korean anthem and Gershwin's "American in Paris" are also on the program.
Is it kinda weird to make this historic journey to play this monumental concert, and your program consists of the U.S. national anthem? Shouldn't the NY Philharmonic branch out a bit, show the world we aren't "U.S.centric?" New York's Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the U.S. national anthem at its... more
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"This is the first US cultural visit to North Korea, and it is being seen as a breakthrough in the countries' tense relationship." - BBC"This is the first US cultural visit to North Korea, and it is being seen as a... more
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