How do the musicians of Orpheus get to Carnegie Hall? They practice -- not just their music, but a radical approach to leadership that has become a compelling metaphor for business.READ»
A few weeks ago, I went to the New York Philharmonic for the first time in years. I had a lovely time, and wondered why I didn't do things like this more often. Then, about 10 days later, I was cooking dinner when the phone rang. ...READ»
As the financial crisis ripples beyond Wall Street, the Classical music industry is being affected. Because this cultural segment relies on wealthy donors and audiences for its survival, opera houses and philharmonics are forced to cut back.READ»
Originally created by Frederick Fennell at the Eastman School of Music
in Rochester, New York, in 1952 the modern wind ensemble was developed
to feature the full range of woodwind instruments in a concert band
setting. Since then, ...READ»
This week Delphian Elementary and Lower School students attended a concert given by the Portland Youth Philharmonic. The students got acquainted with the different musical instruments used by a symphony orchestra and listened to the ...READ»
And in today's Journal, an article about Jim Collins's current activities (subscription required) reminds me of James Hong's most recent venture -- and highlights the importance of different ways of measuring success.
In a new ...READ»
Ever think you'd see YouTube videos in Carnegie Hall?
Last night, Google and YouTube presented the premiere of the YouTube Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, a collaborative online effort featuring 96 classical musicians from ...READ»
The Delphian School's award-winning Jazz Choir sang at the Oregon
Symphony in Portland last Sunday as part of the Symphony's Prelude
Program. This program offers music groups from the area a chance to
perform as the ...READ»
Santiago Calatrava has often been called the most
lyrical of the current crop of starchitects. Today, the New York City
Ballet announced that it will give the Spaniard a chance to apply his
architectural and engineering skills to ...READ»
John Coné
John Coné joined Dell in 1995 as vice president of education and president of Dell University. In that role, he has been responsible for the education of all Dell employees worldwide. Since joining Dell, Coné has ...READ»
At any time, we achievement-oriented nut jobs can come up against our insane belief that we’re actually in control. Listen, God? I’d really like to take that client golfing tomorrow, I feel it would really put him in a mood to ...READ»
In today's edition of USA Today, Del Jones interviews Lorin Maazel, music director of the New York Philharmonic, about leadership. The two touch on success, delegation, discipline, and motivation. Among Maazel's advice for ...READ»
