Orchestra Management: Models and Repertoires for the Symphony Orchestra

The book explores the sustainability crisis of the orchestra by framing it as a legitimacy crisis that affects both the orchestras artistic and organizational identity. It highlights the importance of adapting to every organizations specific environment and illustrates that the orchestra field is not a field that relies on best practices.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The symphony orchestra faces a constant cycle of crisis and survival, necessitating ongoing innovation in both its organizational structure and artistic output to ensure its long-term sustainability. This dynamic movement drives the need for creative solutions to address the challenges faced by these ensembles.

Through a comprehensive case study research conducted in Flanders, Amsterdam, and London, this book delves into the sustainability crisis of the orchestra, framing it as a legitimacy crisis that impacts both the orchestras artistic and organizational identity.

The primary objective of this book is to examine the intricate dynamics at play in the orchestras relentless pursuit of survival and explore how these organizational dynamics interrelate with the orchestras repertoire. By emphasizing the unique characteristics and challenges of each organizations environment, the book demonstrates that the orchestra field cannot be governed by generic best practices.

The book offers a thoughtful reflection on both conventional and innovative orchestra models, providing a comparative perspective that is valuable to academic or practice-based researchers, orchestra managers, policymakers, and funding bodies actively engaged in sustainable and future-oriented orchestra management.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032052328