When I say “new classical music,” what is your first thought? Do you think, “let me at it, if it’s new, I want to hear it. New music is exciting.” Or, are your thoughts more along the lines of, “oh no, another noisy, annoying, incomprehensible piece. Why do they write music like that? Is it … Continue reading The Composer-Audience Tension in Classical Music
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Conducting Is A Visual Art
When I think of the many conductors I have played for, three kinds come to mind. One is the talker. This conductor explains everything before allowing anyone to play or sing. They like to "talk through" the piece, drawing our attention to all of the details they want us to play or sing in a … Continue reading Conducting Is A Visual Art
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