Klarinet Archive - Posting 000823.txt from 1997/02

From: Gary Young <gyoung@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: "Classical" Music popularity (was Clarinet popularity)
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 1997 14:12:26 -0500

Gary Van Cott wrote on 2/24:

"Unfortunately, the enthusiasm and size of the audiences are less than what
might be hoped. (Isn't this really the root of the "problem.")"

In connection with loss of audience and related issues, I encourage
everyone to read "Resuscitating Art Music," a remarkable essay by John
Steinmetz, available online at http://munb.com/artx2.html.