Next up in Metropolitan’s Q. and A. series is Carl R. Schiebler, personnel manager for the New York Philharmonic.
Chris Lee Carl SchieblerMr. Schiebler keeps rehearsals running on time, tracks down extras and substitutes, and serves as the symphony’s go-to fixer.
Wondering which is the hardest musician to schedule? (Hint: ever hear of a theremin?) The most common injury among the orchestra’s 106 official players? About life offstage and behind the curtain at Avery Fisher Hall?
Share your questions in the comments section below. We will pass on the best to Mr. Schiebler, with some of our own, and publish the answers next week. Also, let us know if you have ideas for future interview subjects â€" we’ll keep them in mind.
