Tatto liberamente da ridere

Pagliacci was terrific! On the edge of the seat thrilling. The "dream sequence" segue to the second act added another dimension to the psychological impact.
Bravo Seattle Opera and Speight Jenkins.

In a somewhat related story;

According to the P.I. 30 members of the Symphony showed up in court to support Peter Kaman in his recently tossed out lawsuit.

The court has found an excuse to once again support big money against mere civility.

Apparently, if the harassment has eased up in the past few years, there is no legal recourse.
The Green River killer could have used a defense like that.

Thirty first violins show up as proof of the hostile work environment at the SSO

The infamous survey that needed to be legally suppressed.

My spies in the house report many complaints by musicians who are afraid to be quoted.
Roger Downey also mentioned to me two years ago that many musicians are afraid to speak out.

My own amusingly recondite expulsion from the SSO, Benaroya Hall and even the streets around that debased spot of real estate.

Sounds real healthy, doesn't it?

And according to Times, Gerry says this all adds up to a healthy and productive work environment.

So here we are;
Speight Jenkins treats his people like human beings and
The Seattle opera is a world class operation, a destination show.

Gerard Schwarz treats the same people like cattle and the SSO is a third rate band
in a town known for its intellectual and artistic vigor.

I believe I sense a subtle pattern.

Who is the madman with the knife in this picture?