Posted by alex lapins on April 17, 2003 at 21:11:48:
In Reply to: timing summer festivals posted by Jim L. on April 17, 2003 at 09:49:38:
dude, I did the rome festival a few years ago. it does not suprise me at all that they took you a year ahead of time. this is not at all how other festivals work, but rome is its own deal. they are interested in two things: making money and covering their asses. I had a great time, and had some very positive musical experiences, but it was in spite of the organization. it's a great way to have a 3-4 week vacation in rome and play at the same time, but this is NOT aims, pmf or the schlieswig-holstein festival.
congrats on the tape going through, though. there were no bad players in the orchestra my year, in any section.
feel free to email me for more details.