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Is An MFA The New MBA?

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Organizations far and wide — perhaps even yours — will compete intensely for workers who are adaptable, resourceful, and can quickly learn and apply new skills to a variety of challenges. Where can you find such workers? One answer runs counter to much conventional wisdom: Ask an artist.

Survival Economics: Small Opera Companies Drive Change

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the world of small opera companies, where rising costs and diminished private and public support require a constant shifting of gears to stay viable. Some companies are reinventing themselves with complex business models. Others are sharing productions as a way to trim costs and increase production values. No matter what model these companies choose, however, they’re all chasing funds to sustain themselves.

Florida Grand Opera delays ‘Tristan and Isolde,’ replaces with ‘Thaïs’

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Florida Grand Opera has postponed Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde for a season and will be performing Massanet’s Thaïs in its place for the 2013-2014 season.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/23/3413448/florida-grand-opera-delays-tristan.html#storylink=cpy

Wagner's 200th birthday celebrated with opera singalong

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In the shower or in the car — with the windows rolled up — weren't the only places amateur Seattle opera singers could perform Wednesday night. More than 200 Seattle opera fans belted out classic Wagner pieces at the Seattle Center Armory. The Seattle Opera's Wagner singalong celebrated the composer's 200th birthday and the opera's upcoming August performances of the Ring Cycle.

Why are Opera Fans so Fascinated with James Levine?

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In the Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin, Wagner depicts a vision of a Grail descending to earth. This Sunday, it will come with a special dramatic touch: an elevating podium, which will lift conductor James Levine and his motorized wheelchair from the stage at Carnegie Hall.

The 69-year-old music director of the Metropolitan Opera has been away for two years, following an accident in 2011 left him partially paralyzed and unable to walk. Levine says he can’t wait to pick up the baton with the Met Orchestra.

Milan's famed La Scala theater scales back on opera productions in response to crisis

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

La Scala's manager says the 2013-14 season will have three fewer operas than usual due to the economic crisis.

Just about everything you'll want to know about Beethoven's 9th on your iPad

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Beethoven's 9th Symphony (free plus in-app purchases) is an epic iPad app that lets you explore one of the greatest symphonies ever written in a unique, compelling way. Classical music lovers will definitely want to check it out.

3 Inventory Must-Dos to Improve Dynamic Pricing

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Three fundamentals of revenue management will make or break your prices—dynamic or otherwise.

Google Rolls Out New Music Streaming Service to Rival Spotify

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Google unveiled its new music streaming service at Google I/O this week, offering music recommendations, curated playlists, and the ability to play anything you see onscreen. Google Play Music All Access is available on mobile, tablet or the web, providing music wherever you go.

Why Nonprofits Should Rethink Their E-Mail Campaigns

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As more people use smartphones rather than computers to check their e-mail, many charities are rethinking the way they communicate with their supporters and promote their events.