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MA's Free Guide to (Mostly) Free Streams, Dec. 7-14

December 7, 2020 | Clive Paget, Musical America
We will be updating this list weekly. Please note that all times are given in U.S. Eastern Time (ET). To calculate in other time zones or counties, British Summer Time (BST) is currently five hours ahead of ET and Central European Time (CET) is … » Read
 

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NY Phil, Musicians, Reach New Accord Through 2024

December 7, 2020 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
The New York Philharmonic musicians will remain among the highest paid in the land, having just emerged from what President and CEO Deborah Borda describes frankly as “challenging” negotiations to hold onto their Covid-19 compensation … » Read
 

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Nashville Symphony, Musicians, Reach Temporary Agreement

December 7, 2020 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
The Nashville Symphony has reached an agreement with its musicians, on furlough since July1 , to provide a monthly stipend beginning Jan. 2, 2021. “The July 1 announcement of the extended furlough… created an untenable situation for … » Read
 

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The Case for a 'Dr. Fauci of the Arts'

December 4, 2020 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Peter Marks, longtime theater critic for The Washington Post , has written a savvy “perspectives” piece, putting forward the idea of a “Dr. Fauci for the Arts.” He argues that the arts in this country have gone too long … » Read
 

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Latest Stats on the Pandemic's Impact on the Arts: Not for the Faint of Heart

December 3, 2020 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
Randy Cohen, VP of Research and Information for Americans for the Arts, lays out some staggering, if not surprising, pandemic statistics in his latest blog. All but 1 percent of all non-profit producing and presenting organizations, he writes, … » Read
 

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Philly Arts Get $8Million in Covid-19 Relief

December 3, 2020 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
Philadelphia arts groups large and small are the beneficiaries of $8 million in Covid-19 relief from the local William Penn Foundation and the New York based Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, each of which brought $4 million to the table.   The … » Read
 

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Actors File Class-action Suit vs. SAG-AFTRA for Health Plan Changes

December 3, 2020 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Ten members of SAG-AFTRA, including 91-year-old Ed Asner, are suing their union for changes made to the health insurance plan that, they say, discriminate against low earners and individuals over 65. In August, SAG-AFTRA trustees voted to raise … » Read
 

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Germany's $$ for Culture in 2021: €2.1 Billion (!)

December 2, 2020 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
During the pandemic, the German government has decided to double down on its cultural spending, committing €2.1bn ($2.5bn) for the upcoming calendar year. The proposed expenditure, which includes an increase of €155mn ($185mn) over the … » Read
 

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MA's Free Guide to (Mostly) Free Streams, Nov. 30-Dec. 7

November 30, 2020 | Clive Paget, Musical America
This list will be updated weekly. Note all times are in U.S. Eastern Time (ET). To calculate in other time zones or counties, British Summer Time (BST) is currently five hours ahead of ET and Central European Time (CET) is currently six hours … » Read
 

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Biden and the Arts: Things Can Only Get Better

November 30, 2020 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
The election of Joe Biden bodes well for an expansive role for the arts and culture in the new administration. “Things are going to change,” says Nina Ozlu Tunceli, executive director of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund. … » Read
 
 

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