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The composer Tania León, commissioned by the New York Philharmonic as part of its Project 19, takes a bow in February 2020.Credit.Chris Lee
To the Editor:
In “Reinventing the American Orchestra” (Arts & Leisure, Feb. 14), Anthony Tommasini observes that “a return to normalcy in the music world will not do.” But he devotes most of the discussion to orchestras’ programming, subscription structures and activation of their concert halls, which, while important and inspiring, will still be nowhere near enough.
After a pandemic that has asymmetrically affected those who have less, and who are marginalized or oppressed, orchestras and all arts organizations must come back with a new will to engage with their whole communities. It goes beyond marketing to new audiences; it’s about accessible ticketing policies, producing events with and in communities, and including with new urgency the young people who have been forgotten by failing music education infrastructure
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CASE LAW DEVELOPMENTS
A Pharmaceutical Conflict over an ICC Award Is Building
Momentum
The Taiwanese company PharmaEssentia is trying to challenge an
ICC award issued in a dispute with its Austrian counterparty. The
dispute arose over a license agreement for the development and
commercialization of a leukemia drug.
In October 2020, the ICC tribunal ruled in favor of the Austrian
company AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals, awarding it EUR 2 billion. The
dispute resulted from PharmaEssentia s attempt to terminate a
license agreement, under which it undertook to provide to AOP
The Valley’s music scene is on hold because of COVID-19, but local artists are still keeping busy and earning attention for their efforts while venues are struggling to survive. Here’s a rundown of recent news that’s been happening across metro Phoenix’s music landscape.
Rhythm Room Raises $37,000 to Pay Its Bills
Central Phoenix blues venue the Rhythm Room got a helping hand from its patrons and fans recently to take care of its bills and stay afloat during the pandemic. On December 12, owner Bob Corritore launched a GoFundMe campaign aimed at raising money to help pay off the venue’s sales and property taxes, back utilities, permit costs, and other operating expenses. As of Thursday afternoon, it’s raised $37,102, more than double Corritore’s original goal of $15,000.