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EOS in the Times

Another EOS news alert today to an article in PlayBillArts that references today's NY Times piece:

Eos Orchestra Folds

The Eos Orchestra, an acclaimed New York ensemble that put on unusual and theatrical concerts like stripped-down versions of Wagner operas and the nonfilm music of Bernard Herrmann, has shut down, its artistic director and conductor, Jonathan Sheffer, said yesterday. Mr. Sheffer cited financial problems as the main reason. The group, which was founded by Mr. Sheffer in 1995, had about four productions a year with up to 20 performances, and "at its peak" had an annual operating budget of about $2.5 million, he said. It had eight full-time employees including Mr. Sheffer and used 14 to 60 musicians per concert. Mr. Sheffer said he would continue to perform with another orchestra, Red, in Cleveland. BEN SISARIO