Klarinet Archive - Posting 000705.txt from 2004/10

From: Adam Michlin <amichlin@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Appealing to the superficial
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2004 16:37:01 -0400

At 09:11 PM 10/24/2004 +0100, Tony Pay wrote:
>Yes, I think that it wouldn't help even one kid to come to 'appreciate
>Mozart'.
>
>Given what you say, I don't get the impression that you have a clear idea of
>what it means for a kid to appreciate Mozart.
>
>Actually, I don't think you even understand what is *important* about Mozart
>-- or, dare I say it, what is important about kids.
>
>Of course, I may be wrong. But that is my impression from what you have
>posted here.

Are you suggesting there is one unique answer to these questions? I must be
misunderstanding you.

I would never dare dictate how another should define their appreciation of
Mozart. I only argue it is rather difficult to develop such an appreciation
(whatever form it may take) without *hearing* Mozart.

>There are many other musical things that people may appreciate other than
>Mozart. I do play Mozart, and these other things too.

And it may well be you only play Mozart (and those other things) for the
appreciative. If so, I cannot accuse you of being wrong since only you can
speak to your motivation. I can, however, feel sad. Not for you, but for
the people who have not and never will get to hear you play music.

-Adam

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