The perilous life of symphony orchestras : artistic triumphs and economic challenges /

"This book analyzes the economic challenges facing U.S. symphony orchestras and contrasts the experience of orchestras in the United States (where there is little direct government support) and abroad (where governments typically provide large direct subsidies). Robert J. Flanagan explains the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Principal: Flanagan, Robert J.
Formato: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:inglés
Publicado: New Haven : Yale University Press ©2012.
Acceso en liña:https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt1nq6dn
Table of Contents:
  • Surpluses, deficits, and symphony orchestras
  • Why are surpluses so difficult to maintain?
  • Cost disease or business cycles?
  • Snapshots of symphony orchestra finances
  • The search for symphony audiences
  • Artistic and nonartistic costs
  • Government support of orchestras
  • Private support of orchestras
  • Symphony orchestra endowments and governance
  • How do other countries support their orchestras?
  • The economic future of symphony orchestras.