Even though BSO founder Henry Lee Higginson had, even adjusted for inflation, a fraction of the Hostetter's net worth, he took care of all the bills for the BSO, the salaries, the 6 annual tours, and building Symphony Hall. And once he had found a music director, he left all the musical issues to the conductor. With Higginson, there was no endowment, no development department, and very little that would pass for marketing. What little in additional donations came from the annual auction in the fall of a select number of seats to keep scalping to a minimum. For nearly a quarter of a century, the Boston Symphony was, by common consensus, the greatest orchestra in the world. It remains an awesome legacy.
Yet here we see what sort of legacy Barbara Hostetter has chosen for herself. For shame.
Non profit performance seems riddled with "luxuries" like bad judgment and poor decisions. No wonder why those who've earned their money the hard way, whether the small giver or the major donor, no longer have interest in propping up these so called institutions.
I'd lay good money that Chad Smith had worn out his welcome at the LAP and they were *delighted* to lay him and his big bucks off on the appropriately abbreviated BSO.
Posting on behalf of Brian Bell:
Even though BSO founder Henry Lee Higginson had, even adjusted for inflation, a fraction of the Hostetter's net worth, he took care of all the bills for the BSO, the salaries, the 6 annual tours, and building Symphony Hall. And once he had found a music director, he left all the musical issues to the conductor. With Higginson, there was no endowment, no development department, and very little that would pass for marketing. What little in additional donations came from the annual auction in the fall of a select number of seats to keep scalping to a minimum. For nearly a quarter of a century, the Boston Symphony was, by common consensus, the greatest orchestra in the world. It remains an awesome legacy.
Yet here we see what sort of legacy Barbara Hostetter has chosen for herself. For shame.
I tell you this has more politics and drama than some software companies we're aware of 🤦♂️
That’s why I’m writing about it!
"Mme. Defarge, call your office...."
Non profit performance seems riddled with "luxuries" like bad judgment and poor decisions. No wonder why those who've earned their money the hard way, whether the small giver or the major donor, no longer have interest in propping up these so called institutions.
And million-dollar CEO salaries
Hot cherry sauce in the cake!!
I'd lay good money that Chad Smith had worn out his welcome at the LAP and they were *delighted* to lay him and his big bucks off on the appropriately abbreviated BSO.
Yes, I’m pretty sure you’re right about that.