|
VIOLINIST WANTED TO DO MORE Conductor's success demonstrates the power of improvisation To gain the experience she needed, Alsop created her own orchestra
|
Marin Alsop was a violinist picking up freelance work in New York.
She earned a good living playing as an extra for the New York
Philharmonic and other groups.
But like the actor who wants to direct, Alsop wanted to conduct.
She tried her hand at it with musician friends, who blessed her
efforts and encouraged her. Yet there was a problem: Already in her
late 20s, Alsop had no professional conducting experience something
unheard-of among the legions of babies with batons who cro...
Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research
|
Ener1 Moves HQ to New York
Wireless News
; Ener1 Moves HQ to New York WIRELESS NEWS-August 17, 2008-Ener1 Moves HQ to New York (C)2008 10Meters - http://www.10meters.com Ener1, a maker of advanced battery technology ...
|
 "The Independent (London, England)")
|
Olympic Games: New York earns approval as US candidate for 2012 Olympics.(Sport)
The Independent (London, England)
; THE US Olympic Committee on Saturday chose New York City as the country's candidate to stage the 2012 Olympics after the city put on a spectacular presentation that promised a triathlon in Central Park and boxing in Madison Square Garden. The victory sets the stage for the next big contest when the
|
|
Filene's Basement moves up. (Filene's Basement Corp opens first New York City, New York store) (Brief Article)
Daily News Record
; NEW YORK -- After West Siders pick up their special-blend coffee and smoked salmon at Zabar's, they can head down to New York City's newest off-price mecca. Filene's Basement, the Wellesley, Mass.-based discounter, is opening its first Manhattan unit on 79th Street and Broadway, one block south of
|
|
Fuel for green growth: New York awards grants to expand company's coating technologies.(NEWS)
Products Finishing
; Xiom Corp., a Long Island, NY-based manufacturer of plastic powder spray systems and polymer-based coatings, has been awarded grants totaling $500,000 from two New York State agencies. This makes seven grants that the company has received from the state in five years. In that time, Xiom has grown
|
|
Gioia & New York Blood Center Call for City Aid in Expansion of Mobile Blood Donor Coach Program
U.S. Newswire
; To: MEDICAL EDITORS Contact: Leslie Gonzalez of New York Blood Center, +1-212-570- 3304 (office), +1-646-342-3038 (cell), lgonzalez2@nybloodcenter.org Expansion Of Successful And Effective Campaign Could Help Prevent Another Blood Crisis, Allow More New Yorkers To Give NYC Has Just Six Coaches,
|
