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In 20th Century Fox’s zany comedy from 1957, “Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter,” the hero achieves exactly the success he had always craved and presumably lives happily ever after. For musicians, achieving success is hard enough, but sustaining it over a long career is even harder. In this month’s blog, we look at how several musicians managed it… or didn’t.
Read MoreIs legalized betting on music competitions like the recent Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw the wave of the future? Will a commercial wagering industry greatly popularize classical music as it has done for sports? Read my take on the implications of musical horse racing here.
Read MoreHeadlines focus on that tiny segment of the arts that garners extraordinary numbers (whether readers, audience members, or dollars). But what about those creative people who struggle to have their work recognized?
Read MoreOur world is diminished when great musicians die. This year we lost two giants of the music world who not only gave much joy to many people but who admired one another and sometimes collaborated on memorable performances. Each one meant a lot to me personally. To learn more, read this blog.
Read MoreHow many things can a talented musician do well and still achieve greatness? Read here to find out.
Read MoreWhy are some musical luminaries remembered for generations, even centuries, while the names of others are forgotten less than a generation after their deaths?
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