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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000049.txt from 2006/10

From: herb fawcett <herbgosia@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] QOD...Surviving the Critical Review
Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:10:37 -0400

Always question authority.
A background in forestry doesn't qualify for musical criticism any more than
a conservatory background qualifies for service as a forester.
Thin skin is OK ... Better respiration.

Herb

On 10/8/06 7:59 PM, "Oboeeee@-----.com> wrote:

> Practice, and sometimes get a different conductor.
> Herb
>
> Thanks Herb!
>
> Approximately 85% of musicians that perform with the ABO are flown in from
> around the world. I would estimate that 90% have one doctorate in early
> music...2-3% have two. John Hsu, our distinguished Artistic Director, is not
> even
> a remote target for a critical dart.
>
> I just this evening approached our "critic" regarding his request for a
> private interview this month with John Hsu in preparation for a feature
> article
> prior to our November Mozart concert...photo op included. I wonder what his
> academic background in "forestry" will bring to the table?
>
> Some days I wonder if my career in health care creates a thin skin. :-(
>
> Janie
>
>
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