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(rayparnova/flickr)Rescue Plan for the Arts
Kennedy Center president Michael Kaiser specializes in reviving arts organizations. He joins us to share his new book, "The Art of the Turnaround," and to talk about his new role with New York City Opera. Plus: Danish bassist Anne Mette Iversen and her jazz quartet perform live in our studio.
Turning Around Arts Organizations
In a new book, management adviser and Kennedy Center president Michael Kaiser outlines ten basic rules that helped him revive American Ballet Theatre, London's Royal Opera, and other organizations. Kaiser joins us to talk about his book, "The Art of the Turnaround," and his role in New York City Opera's search for a new leader.
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on rescue plans for the arts
"The Art of the Turnaround" on Amazon.com
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Remembering Betty Freeman
Betty Freeman died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 87. She was a driving force behind much new music of the last 50 years, including such modern classics as Steve Reich’s Different Trains. In all, more than 80 composers were beneficiaries of her support, totaling over 400 works. Here to tell us more about Betty Freeman’s legacy is Norman Lebrecht, music critic at London’s Evening Standard and author of several books including “The Life and Death of Classical Music.”
Underground Founder Comes Up for Air
Danish bassist-composer Anne Mette Iversen seamlessly combines elements of jazz, classical music and swing in her latest album, "Best of the West." She's also a founder of the Brooklyn Jazz Underground, a composer cooperative. Iverson and her jazz quartet joins us for a live performance in the studio.
The Anne Mette Iversen Quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 10, at Smalls as part of the Brooklyn Jazz Underground Festival. Click here for more information.
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