The perilous life of symphony orchestras
Subtitle: artistic triumphs and economic challenges
By: Robert J. Flanagan
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780300171938
Subjects: Economic aspects; Symphony orchestras
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-218) and index.
Table of contents: title: Surpluses, deficits, and symphony orchestras; title: Why are surpluses so difficult to maintain?; title: Cost disease or business cycles?; title: Snapshots of symphony orchestra finances; title: The search for symphony audiences; title: Artistic and nonartistic costs; title: Government support of orchestras; title: Private support of orchestras; title: Symphony orchestra endowments and governance; title: How do other countries support their orchestras?; title: The economic future of symphony orchestras.