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November 9, 2011
On Heels of Report About Pending Insolvency, Dallas Symphony Announces New "Action Plan"
I was about to write up a little something about the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's "new business plan," announced via press release moments ago, when I espied this report from KERA's Jerome Weeks, which says that the DSO will tap out its line of credit by February at the latest and is nearing insol ... More >>
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September 5, 2011
As Dallas Symphony "Struggles" to Balance Art and Economy, Musicians Get a New Deal
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has spent the last year trying to balance its books and fill its coffers, going so far as to launch last fall The Great Orchestra Campaign intended to raise a quick $50 million. The process continues: Per a press release dispatched by the DSO today, management has "c ... More >>
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May 17, 2011
AT&T PAC's New CEO Is Familiar With Such Words As "Cash-Strapped" and "Cutbacks"
Mark WeinsteinIt's been almost a year since Mark Nerenhausen suddenly stepped down as CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center after less than two years on the job. But this morning, the AT&T PAC made it official: Mark Weinstein, ex of the Washington National Opera and the Pittsburgh Opera, ... More >>
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February 4, 2011
Stewart Copeland's Probably Not Happy About The Snow Either, as DSO Postpones Premiere
Stewart Copeland and D'Drum will have to try again tomorrow night.The Dallas Symphony Orchestra was all prepared to spend three days debuting Gamelan D'Drum, the percussion concerto written by Police drummer Stewart Copeland and featuring D'Drum, along with the DSO. But Thursday night's performan ... More >>
Music
February 3, 2011
Stewart Copeland's Career Has Evolved From Police Duty to Drum Symphonies.
Stewart Copeland and D'Drum will have to try again tomorrow night.The Dallas Symphony Orchestra was all prepared to spend three days debuting Gamelan D'Drum, the percussion concerto written by Police drummer Stewart Copeland and featuring D'Drum, along with the DSO. But Thursday night's performan ... More >>
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February 3, 2011
Extended Q&A: Former Police Drummer Stewart Copeland Talks Symphonies, Drumming and What It's Like Telling Sting to Fuck Off
This Friday and Saturday night, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will perform "Gamelan D'Drum," a concert percussion piece written by Stewart Copeland. The former drummer of The Police was specifically commissioned to write the concerto for the Dallas Symphony in conjunction with the local drum ensembl ... More >>
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October 7, 2010
Don't Drop The Violin, Dude
This Friday and Saturday night, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will perform "Gamelan D'Drum," a concert percussion piece written by Stewart Copeland. The former drummer of The Police was specifically commissioned to write the concerto for the Dallas Symphony in conjunction with the local drum ensembl ... More >>
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September 9, 2010
Jaap It Up
This Friday and Saturday night, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will perform "Gamelan D'Drum," a concert percussion piece written by Stewart Copeland. The former drummer of The Police was specifically commissioned to write the concerto for the Dallas Symphony in conjunction with the local drum ensembl ... More >>
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August 30, 2010
Audi, Y'all: AT&T PAC's Lexuses to Get Company Courtesy the New DSO Sponsor
It's no secret the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the AT&T Performing Arts Center are "facing some financial challenges," as AT&TPAC chair Howard Hallam told Unfair Park a few weeks ago, following the resignation of president and CEO Mark Nerenhausen. Not long after Nerenhausen turned in h ... More >>
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May 20, 2010
Your Cocoon, Madame
It's no secret the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the AT&T Performing Arts Center are "facing some financial challenges," as AT&TPAC chair Howard Hallam told Unfair Park a few weeks ago, following the resignation of president and CEO Mark Nerenhausen. Not long after Nerenhausen turned in h ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
The Red Vag Of Courage
It's no secret the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the AT&T Performing Arts Center are "facing some financial challenges," as AT&TPAC chair Howard Hallam told Unfair Park a few weeks ago, following the resignation of president and CEO Mark Nerenhausen. Not long after Nerenhausen turned in h ... More >>
Culture
March 4, 2010
Uptown Players' Revival of Equus a Rough Ride: Circle Theatre's Opus Goes Full Gallop
It's no secret the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the AT&T Performing Arts Center are "facing some financial challenges," as AT&TPAC chair Howard Hallam told Unfair Park a few weeks ago, following the resignation of president and CEO Mark Nerenhausen. Not long after Nerenhausen turned in h ... More >>
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January 7, 2010
From Swelter To Snow
It's no secret the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the AT&T Performing Arts Center are "facing some financial challenges," as AT&TPAC chair Howard Hallam told Unfair Park a few weeks ago, following the resignation of president and CEO Mark Nerenhausen. Not long after Nerenhausen turned in h ... More >>
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December 28, 2009
Jaap Van Zweden, a "Face to Watch"
Says one baton-lovin' Friend of Unfair Park, Dallas Symphony Orchestra music director Jaap van Zweden received some early New Year's best-wishes courtesy the Los Angeles Times, which named him a classical-music "face to watch" in the coming year. Writes Mark Swed of the conductor unknown to local ... More >>
Blogs
December 3, 2009
Good (Records) News And Bad News About Holiday Extravaganza
With Polyphonic Spree ringleader Tim DeLaughter holed up to work on new music, Good Records manager Chris Penn says, the Dallas symphonic indie-pop band will not be doing its Holiday Extravaganza this season. But that doesn't mean the record store is being completely Scrooge-like this year. From ... More >>
Blogs
October 8, 2009
An Arresting Development as Police Drummer Finishes Concerto for D'Drum and the DSO
Stewart CopelandMaybe you missed this when we posted it the first time around -- back in, um, June 2007, when the Police played the American Airlines Center. So, from March '79, here's the band performing (kind of) "The Yellow Rose of Texas" at the original Palladium. (Can't believe that link's s ... More >>
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September 3, 2009
In The Mood
Stewart CopelandMaybe you missed this when we posted it the first time around -- back in, um, June 2007, when the Police played the American Airlines Center. So, from March '79, here's the band performing (kind of) "The Yellow Rose of Texas" at the original Palladium. (Can't believe that link's s ... More >>
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June 26, 2009
Beet-ing the Heat
Stewart CopelandMaybe you missed this when we posted it the first time around -- back in, um, June 2007, when the Police played the American Airlines Center. So, from March '79, here's the band performing (kind of) "The Yellow Rose of Texas" at the original Palladium. (Can't believe that link's s ... More >>
Blogs
March 25, 2009
UNT Professor Earns Top Composition Honor
UNT Professor Cindy McTee Congratulations are in order for University of North Texas professor Cindy McTee this afternoon, as McTee has won this year's Detroit Symphony Orchestra Elaine Lebenbom Memorial Award for Female Composers, which each year is dolled out to one living female composer for, wel ... More >>
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February 12, 2009
Consumed By Puccini
UNT Professor Cindy McTee Congratulations are in order for University of North Texas professor Cindy McTee this afternoon, as McTee has won this year's Detroit Symphony Orchestra Elaine Lebenbom Memorial Award for Female Composers, which each year is dolled out to one living female composer for, wel ... More >>
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December 4, 2008
Bat Song
The Dallas Opera gives up the Strauss
Blogs
August 19, 2008
To Hear Jaap van Zweden Play Violin for the "Final" Time, It'll Cost Ya
The Dallas Opera gives up the Strauss
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September 6, 2007
Sexy Time
See top-notch Tango at the Majestic
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December 28, 2006
Rock Me
The Modern busts out the Mozart
Music
December 14, 2006
Invincible Czars, Golden Arm Trio Christmas Show
Friday, December 15, at Double Wide
Calendar
November 9, 2006
SIngin' a 'Toon
Opera and Disney make nice
Calendar
July 6, 2006
Chamber of Concerts
Opera and Disney make nice
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May 11, 2006
Farewell, Maestro
The DSO honors Litton
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January 6, 2005
I Heart Lily
Tomlin's funny, from screen to stage
Calendar
September 9, 2004
Strung Along
A party that's music to our ears
Music
March 4, 2004
Neo Camerata
March 4
Music
January 29, 2004
A Classic, With a Twist
Young people didn't see Matt Haimovitz play, so he went to them
News
December 25, 2003
Savage Breasts
Do the homeless hate classical music?
Culture
December 6, 2001
Opera Noir
Tobias Picker's suspenseful new opera is ready-made for the big screen
News
January 13, 2000
Cacophony
Plano Symphony Orchestra faces discord over pay and job requirements for its musicians
Music
December 23, 1999
Out Here
Turtle Creek Chorale
Music
December 9, 1999
Pickin' a winner
CMH Records has given '80s faves a musical makeover, whether you like it or not
Calendar
May 7, 1998
Reappearing act
CMH Records has given '80s faves a musical makeover, whether you like it or not
News
April 23, 1998
Sunday in the park with gays
Fans of the Dallas Symphony Easter concert in Lee Park fear it will be moved
Calendar
January 29, 1998
Events for the week
Fans of the Dallas Symphony Easter concert in Lee Park fear it will be moved
Music
July 17, 1997
Out There
Fans of the Dallas Symphony Easter concert in Lee Park fear it will be moved
News
March 6, 1997
Goldfingers
Why the classical world is sending love letters to Dallas guitarist Carlo Pezzimenti
Music
January 2, 1997
Dallas' ace of bass
Life's a busy bed of roses for the Baron
Culture
December 26, 1996
Holy snooze
Not just the shepherds count sheep in Amahl and the Night Visitors
Music
November 7, 1996
Rising star
Denyce Graves is the current Carmen of choice, and TDO has her
News
October 17, 1996
Letters
Denyce Graves is the current Carmen of choice, and TDO has her
Music
August 22, 1996
The soul of the land
For classicist Pepe Romero, it's feelings, not notes
Music
June 20, 1996
Billy Bigelow revisited
There's still more to John Raitt than being Bonnie's dad
Music
June 6, 1996
Virtual DSO
A new recording technology is music to Andrew Litton's ears
News
February 2, 1995
Building to a Crescendo
Dallas Opera was once the toast of the nation. Now it is reaching for that high note again.
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