Mere Excellence.(unfairly-maligned conductor Kurt Masur to leave New York Philharmonic)

National Review | July 23, 2001| | Copyright

Last month, Kurt Masur finished his second-to-the-last season with the New York Philharmonic; by this time next year, he will be gone-and that's a shame. Since he became music director in 1991, Masur has made this orchestra one of the mightiest in the world, restoring a glory that had been lost. Yet he has been grossly underappreciated here, by his own management, his own players, and the city's critics. They are giving him the bum's rush-a situation that is little less than perverse.

One forgets how bad the Philharmonic really was when Masur came to town; this ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

Helicon Therapeutics Exercises Option to License Compound For Memory Disorders from Inflazyme.
Business Wire ; ...Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (TSX:IZP), and Helicon Therapeutics Inc. of New York, today announced that Helicon has exercised its option to license an...903. The compound is to be developed by Helicon as a potential new drug for memory disorders...
Helicon Group Limited Releases 2007 Annual Report
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net ; HELICON GROUP LIMITED (ASX code: HCG) announced the release...publicly listed company. The report is available on the Helicon Group website: http://www.helicongroup.com.au Helicon is a speciality pharmaceutical marketing company that...
Helicon Group Limited (ASX:HCG) Appoints Aleksandra Gajda To Stakeholder Relations Manager
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net ; HELICON GROUP LIMITED (ASX: HCG) today announced...implements its ambitious growth plans. Helicon is approaching first regulatory approvals...a strategic initiative that recognises Helicon's need to keep stakeholders aware of...
Tiny Helicon Group seeks to expand, not leave. (Helicon Group L.P.)
Magazine article from: Multichannel News ; MSO Helicon Group L.P. is restructuring its debt...expansion imposed by its bank. This week, Helicon is expected to close on the sale of $115...operators can tap the public markets for cash. Helicon is replacing 6 percent bank debt with bonds...
Children's Comprehensive Services Announces Settlement Agreement Between Helicon Incorporated and the State of California Regarding Helicon Youth Center.
Business Wire ; ...CCS") (NASDAQ:KIDS) today announced that Helicon Incorporated ("Helicon") has signed a settlement agreement (the "Agreement...investigation of the residential treatment program at the Helicon Youth Center (the "HYC") in Riverside County...
Helicon's CEO (Peter Abrahamson) Relocates To Shanghai To Drive Implementation Of Helicon's Strategy In China
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net ; HELICON GROUP LIMITED (ASX: HCG) announced today...to the success of our plans" commented Helicon's Chairman, Dr Saliba Sassine. "Mr...familiar ground and exciting challenges." Helicon is a specialty pharmaceutical company that...
Helicon Group (ASX: HCG) Sign With Jewim Pharmaceuticals Inc. In Chinese Oncology Market
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net ; HELICON GROUP LIMITED (ASX: HCG) signed a cooperation...cities of Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. Helicon has identified the Chinese oncology segment...to establish this relationship with the Helicon Group. This relationship will provide...
Helicon Group Limited (ASX: HCG) Intensifies Efforts To Extend Product Portfolio With Swiss Based Executive Appointment
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net ; HELICON GROUP LIMITED (ASX: HCG) is pleased...Wehrli's appointment is a key one for Helicon as it continues to build its product range...whose products are licensing targets for Helicon. Commenting on her appointment Ms Wehrli...
Helicon Group Limited (ASX:HCG) Secures Exclusive China Rights For Collatamp G, An Innovative Drug Release Surgical Implant
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net ; HELICON GROUP LIMITED (ASX: HCG) announced today...Mark for sale in the European market. Helicon Group CEO Peter Abrahamson stated that...primarily on Europe and the USA, also provides Helicon with first right of refusal for new products...
Chinese Regulatory Agency Formally Accepts Helicon Group's ReCell Marketing Application
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net ; HELICON GROUP LIMITED (ASX: HCG) announced today...Administration (SFDA) has formally accepted Helicon's dossier seeking marketing approval...to the granting of marketing approval. Helicon licensed exclusive rights for China, Hong...

Find more facts and information related to the article "Mere Excellence.(unfairly-maligned conductor Kurt ..."