Archive for October 25th, 2012

Yannick in Philly

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

by Sedgwick Clark Tuesday night’s first Philadelphia Orchestra concert in New York was exciting for several reasons. First and foremost, it featured a Verdi Requiem in Carnegie Hall. For others, it was a proving ground for Yannick Nézet-Séguin as a simpatico music director for the Orchestra at last. A short, compact, 36-year-old Montreal native, with [...]

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A Flair for Marketing

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

By: Edna Landau To ask a question, please write Ask Edna. I am often asked by artists and ensembles how they can gain recognition for themselves and build a following. The easiest way to answer them is by way of example. Prior to March 1, 2012, I don’t think that Sybarite5 was on my radar screen. [...]

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