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The Perilous Life of Symphony Orchestras: Artistic Triumphs and Economic Challenges

Classical Music Commentary: Just How Perilous Is the Life of The Boston Symphony Orchestra?

The overall prognosis for the Boston Symphony Orchestra is good. While there remains room for growth and improvement both artistically and financially, the Orchestra has the advantage of a solid musical reputation and a strong core of patrons who support its mission.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Music Tagged: Boston Symphony Orchestra, BSO, economics, The Perilous Life of Symphony Orchestras: Artistic Triumphs and Economic Challenges

Book Review: The Precarious Existence of Symphony Orchestras

This is a book for anyone interested not just in the economic state of the symphony orchestra, but in the overall financial health of the arts in the United States.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Books, Classical Music, Featured, Music Tagged: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Opera Boston, Robert J. Flanagan, The Perilous Life of Symphony Orchestras: Artistic Triumphs and Economic Challenges, Yale U Press

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