Congratulations on the exciting new times ahead! It's sort of funny how there are two types of orchestra retirees: the ones like you who are proud to return and are very interested in what continues to happen, and the other kind who only go back to concerts under massive duress or special occasion.
Yes, I too have noticed the “divide.” I happen to be enjoying returning for select performances, but I knew that it would be impossible to have much separation from the MET in retirement. Even if I had wanted to distance myself from my former workplace, that would have been very difficult with my husband currently serving as an Advisory Director on the BOD of the MET, my daughter being an opera singer, and the two of them being such passionate opera fans!
That said, I am not in touch on any regular basis with any of my former colleagues. I have not concerned myself with staying up-to-date on orchestra news or gossip. However, I will be very Interested in what transpires this summer when local 802, AGMA, and IATSE’s contracts are all set to expire on August 1st. I will most certainly be involved should any job action take place.
Congratulations and welcome to the club! I have found , that although I’ve been retired from full time work for several years, musicians never really retire or do they leave music behind. You’ll love the next chapter in your life❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶
Congratulations on the exciting new times ahead! It's sort of funny how there are two types of orchestra retirees: the ones like you who are proud to return and are very interested in what continues to happen, and the other kind who only go back to concerts under massive duress or special occasion.
Thank you, Katherine!
Yes, I too have noticed the “divide.” I happen to be enjoying returning for select performances, but I knew that it would be impossible to have much separation from the MET in retirement. Even if I had wanted to distance myself from my former workplace, that would have been very difficult with my husband currently serving as an Advisory Director on the BOD of the MET, my daughter being an opera singer, and the two of them being such passionate opera fans!
That said, I am not in touch on any regular basis with any of my former colleagues. I have not concerned myself with staying up-to-date on orchestra news or gossip. However, I will be very Interested in what transpires this summer when local 802, AGMA, and IATSE’s contracts are all set to expire on August 1st. I will most certainly be involved should any job action take place.
Congratulations and welcome to the club! I have found , that although I’ve been retired from full time work for several years, musicians never really retire or do they leave music behind. You’ll love the next chapter in your life❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶
Thank you, Larry! I am truly enjoying the new adventures!
Everyone seems to 😂😂😂🎶🎶🎶❤️