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Re: Another bad commercial

Author: Ed
Date: 2013-06-13 15:27

For a number of reasons. I find myself agreeing with GBK. It may not have been ideally what I would wish to hear or play, but at the same time I would rather hear Mozart than some no talent faker.

Any exposure to great music is rare these days. There is very little opportunity for the general public to be exposed to quality art music, whether classical, jazz, or other. Technology, production and style take the front seat.

While we can certainly hope for a better representation, it may be a case that any publicity is good. We can always find faults. I did not care for the portrayal of Mozart in the movie Amadeus, yet it did a lot for sale of his music.

Classical music is struggling to stay alive and relevant to the general population. I think that the more we act like snobs and elitists, the more harm we do, driving many people away. I feel the same way the same when I hear to wine snobs.

Perhaps we can use it as a "teaching moment" and when we find someone who enjoyed hearing the piece, pass on our favorite recordings and educate a new listener.

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