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Nonclassical's Street Orchestra of London Was Inspired by Amsterdam Ricciotti Ensemble

Who says that orchestras belong in the pit, or even on stage? Let's let them outside for a bit! In London (a city well-known for it's active street-side performance atmosphere, the gears are in motion to allow a brand new crowd-sourced, crowd-comprised orchestra to roam the streets of London and set up shop at various public squares throughout the summer. The goal of the orchestra, according to CMuse, is to "bring classical music to everyone". The new Street Orchestra of London, a project of the Nonclassical label, was inspired by the Amsterdam Ricciotti Ensemble, whose former director now works with Nonclassical.
By Steve Nagel

  • Kentucky Arts Council Budget Elimination Rumors Unfounded

    Earlier this month, many a member of the Kentucky art community was up in arms after hearing the rumors that newly elected governor Matt Bevin planned to completely eliminate the budge for the state's Kentucky Art Council. As it turns out, however, when the budget was finally revealed last Tuesday, the majority of the Art Coucil's $2,796,200 budget was left intact.
    By Shane Jordan

  • Fort Worth Symphony Cancels Strike

    It seems that cooler heads have prevailed in Fort Worth. Last week the musicians' union of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra authorized a strike in the face of management's steadfast demand that they take an 8.7 percent pay cut, mostly through a reduction of paid time off. It was announced Friday, however, that the symphony's management had agreed to maintain wages through at least July, while they continue with contract negotiations.
    By Shane Jordan
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