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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

In New York, some top arts executives are paid million-dollar salaries. Others barely top six figures. But these days, most of them are earning less. Today: the changing market for leadership at the city’s arts organizations. Also: The Jack Quartet defies the conventions of string quartet repertoire. They join us for a live performance.

Pay Cuts for Top Talent

In the last 18 months, most top executives of nonprofit arts institutions throughout the country have frozen or cut their salaries, according to a recent survey. We'll look at the changing market for arts executives with reporter Robin Pogrebin of the New York Times and Sarah James, a recruiter for ...

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What's Next for Harlem School of the Arts

The Harlem School of the Arts reopened last week, after it shut down three weeks ago because of money problems. The school's fate took a dramatic turn when Mayor Bloomberg announced a new board of directors and a donation of $1 million from four organizations. Charles J. Hamilton, Jr., the ...

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The Jack Quartet

The Jack Quartet is an explosive young string quartet that specializes in new music. And occasionally, really old music. They take on pretty much anything, except the usual string quartet repertoire. They play live in our studio.

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Arts Salaries – Leading by Example

Do you think the directors of arts institutions are fairly paid? Tell Soundcheck.

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Gig Alerts: Finn Riggins

This offbeat indie pop trio love to tour, and tonight they roll into the city to play Cake Shop. Download their quirky, soaring track "Dali."

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Gig Alerts: The Infamous Stringdusters

The Nashville bluegrass collective will be playing Southpaw tonight. Download their new track "All the Same."

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Gig Alerts: Frightened Rabbit

The Scottish indie rock band play a special acoustic in-store set tonight before they head to Webster Hall for their sold out show. Download their track "Swim Until You Can't See Land."

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