Thank you for your courage. You are absolutely right, of course. I remember that Casals when asked about his ethical and political stance and it’s relevance to his art replied that he was a human being first and a musician second. As a US citizen and the son of a Holocaust survivor I am deeply ashamed of Israel’s actions, so strongly backed by the US , which claim to be in my name.
Your piece is thoughtful and powerful. I regret that I merely made the conscious choice to not attend, rather than joining you on the street . It is the obligation of all, but particularly artists(the voice of our epoch) to voice their outrage and defiance whenever and wherever they can. I applaud your courage as these days anti Netanyahu protests can be viewed as anti semitic/domestic terrorist activities and dealt with harshly. I’m now inspired to actively demonstrate my values rather than just withholding cash.
Thank you for saying it loud and clear. Also for noting other musicians who are speaking out - please continue to let us know about those, since I otherwise might not know, and I like knowing that others who have louder voices than I are speaking my thoughts!
I was sick to read of the protest & disruptions at the Symphony. These were visiting musicians, not politicians. So glad I wasn’t there to experience that.
No one can tell me that people so clever that they can devise and use exploding cell phones can't find a way to defeat Hamas other than killing 40,000 innocent civilians, including thousands of women and children. I love Israel and have spent time there, and know that many Israelis are ashamed of what is happening now, as I am. Thank you Josh for the courage and eloquence of your statement.
Well said! I guess we all need to be on the sidewalks as well as on the aisles! I remember being in Jerusalem decades ago when the Israel Phil finally decided they could play Wagner (Siegfried Idyll, maybe?), but had to make it a "dress rehearsal". Talk about complexities.
Thank you for helping us Jews reclaim our decency and humanity.
I was a fan of Andras Schiff, an inarguably great artist. I was sickened and appalled when he had the bad taste and vulgarity to play the Haktivah at the end of his Carnegie Hall performance, as Israel carries out a campaign of torture, rape, starvation and massacre in Gaza.
What is WRONG with these people and how can they call themselves Jews? I don't get it.
Thank you, I think this is an important statement.
Thank you for your courage. You are absolutely right, of course. I remember that Casals when asked about his ethical and political stance and it’s relevance to his art replied that he was a human being first and a musician second. As a US citizen and the son of a Holocaust survivor I am deeply ashamed of Israel’s actions, so strongly backed by the US , which claim to be in my name.
Your piece is thoughtful and powerful. I regret that I merely made the conscious choice to not attend, rather than joining you on the street . It is the obligation of all, but particularly artists(the voice of our epoch) to voice their outrage and defiance whenever and wherever they can. I applaud your courage as these days anti Netanyahu protests can be viewed as anti semitic/domestic terrorist activities and dealt with harshly. I’m now inspired to actively demonstrate my values rather than just withholding cash.
Larry Bain
Thank you for saying it loud and clear. Also for noting other musicians who are speaking out - please continue to let us know about those, since I otherwise might not know, and I like knowing that others who have louder voices than I are speaking my thoughts!
Thank you for being out there for many of us.
Thanks, Josh, for stating what so many of us feel. I really appreciate your forthright stand on the issues we are all dealing with.
Thank you. We are all ashamed.
I was sick to read of the protest & disruptions at the Symphony. These were visiting musicians, not politicians. So glad I wasn’t there to experience that.
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Excellent article. I appreciate you.
No one can tell me that people so clever that they can devise and use exploding cell phones can't find a way to defeat Hamas other than killing 40,000 innocent civilians, including thousands of women and children. I love Israel and have spent time there, and know that many Israelis are ashamed of what is happening now, as I am. Thank you Josh for the courage and eloquence of your statement.
Fully endorse; hope I'd be joining the protest too if it came to my city.
Well said! I guess we all need to be on the sidewalks as well as on the aisles! I remember being in Jerusalem decades ago when the Israel Phil finally decided they could play Wagner (Siegfried Idyll, maybe?), but had to make it a "dress rehearsal". Talk about complexities.
Thank you! very eloquently put: and a clarion call for the work and times ahead for each of us, and music, too.
Look for documentary on Stuart Canin, violinist. Rifleman’s Violin, I believe. He played in the US Army Orchestra in Germany at end of WW2.
Thank you for helping us Jews reclaim our decency and humanity.
I was a fan of Andras Schiff, an inarguably great artist. I was sickened and appalled when he had the bad taste and vulgarity to play the Haktivah at the end of his Carnegie Hall performance, as Israel carries out a campaign of torture, rape, starvation and massacre in Gaza.
What is WRONG with these people and how can they call themselves Jews? I don't get it.