New York Philharmonic Denies Report That It Is Reassessing Carnegie Hall Merger
Music | Jul 12, 2010
The New York Philharmonic's merger with Carnegie Hall has been widely regarded
as a done deal, with both sides eager to press ahead with the new partnership.
But according to a July 16 article in the New York Times, the Philharmonic may
be balking at the prospect of pooling its assets with Carnegie permanently,
and orchestra officials are now talking about the possibility of merely becoming
a tenant of Carnegie.
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"The very nature of this evaluation suggests that at least some board members have serious concerns about combining the two organizations," writes Robin Pogrebin in the New York Times. "Indeed, the Philharmonic has been pulling back from its characterization of the merger ever since it was announced on June 1 as a fait accompli."
The Philharmonic responded that plans are proceeding as scheduled and the orchestra is working out the details.
Pogrebin and Eric Latzky, director of public relations for the New York Philharmonic, weigh in on the fate of the merger on the July 16 Brian Lehrer Show.
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