Conducting Business
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Arias in the Arena: Are Sporting Events Good for Opera?
We're halfway into 2014 and opera has already worked its way into three of the year's biggest athletic events. In this podcast, two opera-watchers tell us what they think is driving t... Jul 2, 2014
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Met's Klinghoffer Cancellation Reignites Old Debates
The Metropolitan Opera's decision last week to drop its HD and radio broadcasts of The Death of Klinghoffer continues to draw strong responses.
Jun 26, 2014 -
When Art and Sensitivity Clash: The 'Klinghoffer' Broadcast Cancellation
Some have called the Met's decision to cancel broadcasts of the opera The Death of Klinghoffer sensible; others have said it showed a lack of courage of artistic convictions.
Jun 19, 2014 -
Behind Richard Strauss's Murky Relationship with the Nazis
As the 150th birthday of Richard Strauss arrives, our latest podcast considers the composer's activities under the Nazi regime, and how his later works should be judged.
Jun 5, 2014 -
Can Cleveland Really Attract the Country's Youngest Orchestra Audience?
Four years ago, the Cleveland Orchestra saw aging fans as a significant concern and set itself an ambitious goal. Here's how it happened.
May 29, 2014 -
Orchestras Move at Adagio Pace in Hiring Black and Latino Musicians
Only about four percent of American orchestra musicians are black and Latino, a number that has changed little in recent history.
May 22, 2014 -
What's Gone Wrong with Encores?
Encores are a form of spontaneous expression in concerts but to some observers, they are maddeningly routine and uninspired. In this week's Conducting Business, hear how the tradition can be revitalized.
May 15, 2014 -
Orchestras Issue Their Own Recordings: Vanity or Good P.R.?
Why would the Berlin Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony and Daniel Barenboim start their own record labels in this day and age? You won't believe what three experts have to say.
May 8, 2014 -
Colorado Symphony Sparks Up a Concert Series for Marijuana Users
In a bid to attract a new and younger audience, the Denver-based orchestra has announced "Classically Cannabis: The High Note Series," four marijuana-themed concerts.
Apr 30, 2014 -
Ivory Ban Good for Elephants, a Headache for Musicians
New Federal rules aimed at protecting Africa's endangered elephants are sending shock waves through parts of the music world. Hear why in this podcast.
Apr 24, 2014