In Reply to: Boy, I would give a lot! posted by TGR on November 16, 2015 at 10:15:58:
Because without a lot more government support, the largest private donors will essentially continue to call the shots for most American orchestras. David Geffen gave Lincoln Center $100 million for the upcoming renovations -- and to put his name on what was once Philharmonic Hall and later Avery Fisher Hall. $15 million of that went to compensate Avery Fisher's family, so I hate to think how much it will cost to get David Geffen's name off the building the next time they decide to renovate.
If you want to get rid of all the classical hits and pops programming, get ready to write a lot of zeros at the end of your check.
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- How much would you give, exactly? - rbolaw 12:17:17 11/16/15 (4)
- Sure, I am a billionaire and on this forum - TGR 17:02:01 11/16/15 (3)
- Sorry, I meant no disrespect to you. - rbolaw 17:48:44 11/16/15 (1)
- No worries - TGR 21:08:13 11/16/15 (0)
- Thank you nt - Analog Scott 17:16:51 11/16/15 (0)