ARTSJOURNAL/HENRY FOGEL: THE ECONOMIC CHALLENGE: RESPONDING WITH ADMINISTRATIVE STRENGTH

“The question I am now hearing more than any other from people associated with orchestras goes something like this: “What effect is the current economic crisis going to have on orchestras?” If I could answer that accurately, I would be a rich man – probably even maintaining my riches through the current recession (or “probable recession,” or “almost-recession,” or “maybe it will become a recession”). Why economists think we should have faith in them, by the way, when they cannot even agree on what to call whatever we are experiencing, is a question I cannot answer.” (10/31/08) Read more.