Sticking Together

Submitted by Jim Palermo on Tue, 12/04/2007 - 6:35pm.

By now you’ve noticed that our chicagoclassicalmusic.org website has been revitalized and re-launched.  By now you’ll be registering, hungrily downloading free product, passionately looking for Hot Deals and hopefully saving the site to your “Favorites” list.   

 

But I wonder how many of you realize the significance of this project as a collaboration.  Imagine, 14 Chicago area classical music organizations representing chamber music, opera, chamber orchestra, full sized symphonies, Festivals, new music and voice banding together to further the art form, donating product to the cause and just plain being good corporate citizens.   

 

Imagine the countless hours volunteers have spent on the site, meeting, working together, thinking globally about the art form of classical music and its place in society.   Imagine the time spent by the dedicated participating organizations that put aside their own immediate self interests to make work something of real social significance.   My hat is off to my colleagues, all of them. 

 

Special thanks to Jim Hirsch from the Chicago Sinfonietta for being a fearless leader and a visionary.  Thanks to the Illinois Arts Council, the Prince Charitable Trusts, The MacArthur Foundation, the Silverman Group and Patron Technology for putting dollars and time behind this worthwhile endeavor. But, ultimately we have to thank to you, the classical music lovers of Chicago and beyond who will make this site successful.  Keep reading, keep commenting, and keep supporting the music we love.

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Michael Gordon (not verified) | Tue, 12/04/2007 - 8:36pm

I would happily, and perhaps even hungrily, download free product (indeed, I might even pay for it), but I've been trying for a while now and the website craps out on me (note the technical phrase). Is anyone else able to download -- hungrily or not? 
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Webmaster (not verified) | Tue, 12/04/2007 - 9:00pm

Free music downloads start on 12/5/07! Get ready!
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Jim Palermo | Tue, 12/04/2007 - 10:15pm

As our webmaster points out, we are officially rolling out the new features tomorrow.  But, if there are glitches, please let us know immediately.  And, of course, thank you all in advance for your patience as we develop this site into a model of its kind in the nation.  Happy surfing.
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Guest (not verified) | Wed, 12/05/2007 - 2:06pm

Mr. Gordon:  I was able to download the CSO Mahler this morning with no problem.  I suggest trying again if you haven't already done so.  Best   - Jim Palermo

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dramaqueen | Wed, 12/05/2007 - 11:30am

Mr. Palermo,

I applaud the efforts of this group and agree whole-heartedly that the collaboration of all of these groups (with the interesting exception of the Lyric Opera) sets a wonderful example.  As a fairly long-time user of the site, I welcome these new elements, but do continue to read (and sometimes) enjoy the articles written by you and your compatriots. As an older person, I don't usually "down load" things, but today I am going to try.

Keep up the good work and best of luck to all.

DQ

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Guest (not verified) | Wed, 12/05/2007 - 2:08pm

If you have the right equipment it is a breeze.  Good luck because you are in for a treat.  The Mahler is lovely.
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efashingbauer | Sat, 12/08/2007 - 1:16am

Thank you for attempting to put all of this wonderful Chicago classical music in one spot.  I have as yet not been able to modify my password even though my introductory letter states that "This is a one-time longin, so it can be used only once."

Suggestions and help will be very much appreciated!

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Jim Palermo | Sat, 12/08/2007 - 3:46pm

Thanks for the note.  I'll request that Angela, who is helping to coordinate the site, assist you with this problem.  Jim Palermo
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