1st Edition
Orchestra Management Models and Repertoires for the Symphony Orchestra
Introduction: Defining the Symphony Orchestra
1. Symphony Orchestras in Europe
2. Orchestra Management in Flanders: The Struggle for Artistic Territory
3. Music Organizations in Amsterdam: Divide and Create
4. The Anglo-Saxon Orchestra Model: Creative Darwinism in London
5. Artistic Innovation through Orchestra Models
Biography
Arne Herman received his PhD in music aesthetics from the University of Antwerp after having obtained degrees in musicology, philosophy and clarinet. He is active as a musical programmer and dramaturg in Antwerp.
"Symphony orchestras are confronted with a huge challenge: how to replenish their audiences by attracting new generations? In Orchestra Management, Arne Herman looks at different models of symphony orchestras from a European comparative perspective, providing insight into their business models and corresponding programming policies. This publication is a significant and unique contribution to this very critical debate about the future of symphony orchestras." Annick Schramme, Academic Director Master Cultural Management, University of Antwerp, Belgium
"Orchestra Management provides very useful information, evidence-based through a variety of case studies, that helps to understand the complexity of current legitimacy issues in orchestras. Focusing precisely on the causal link between models and repertoires is both innovative and insightful. Highly recommended reading for orchestra managers and programmers." Janneke Slokkers, Freelance Artistic Manager, The Netherlands
“This book shows how organizational models can shape the artistic programming as well as approaches to urgent issues such as the development of new programming formulas, ageing audiences, and income diversification. In times were competition for funding amongst organizations increases, this book is likely to become a reference in the literature. Practitioners in the field of classical music and scholars of arts management will greatly benefit from the cases presented in this volume and from its extensive bibliography.” Carlo Alberto Petruzzi, Arts Management Network
