I feel exacly the same way about Copland. Brash, all American, optimistic- now i feel like weeping when i hear it. Seems like historic music for a country that no longer exists - or at best is fighting for its last breath. Have a wonderful vacation.
I've enjoyed the intriguing years with Salonen, bringing Marin Alsop as an example. I felt a stab of dread when I looked through the programming for the next season which seems dull. I'm betwixt & between about how to react to the Board's ridiculous positions that provoked chorus and orchestra members to leaflet. I have full sympathy w the artists.
So what is one to do??
I feel like boycotting the next season. But I don't want to leave the musicians and singers high & dry without support or an audience. I wonder if you could give us some discussion on these points.
I feel exacly the same way about Copland. Brash, all American, optimistic- now i feel like weeping when i hear it. Seems like historic music for a country that no longer exists - or at best is fighting for its last breath. Have a wonderful vacation.
I've enjoyed the intriguing years with Salonen, bringing Marin Alsop as an example. I felt a stab of dread when I looked through the programming for the next season which seems dull. I'm betwixt & between about how to react to the Board's ridiculous positions that provoked chorus and orchestra members to leaflet. I have full sympathy w the artists.
So what is one to do??
I feel like boycotting the next season. But I don't want to leave the musicians and singers high & dry without support or an audience. I wonder if you could give us some discussion on these points.
Thank you, --Pepi