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Re: beta blockers

Author: MarlboroughMan
Date: 2017-03-21 16:31

Back in the '90s, I was at a performance of a famous soloist. My seat was so close, I probably could have tripped him if I'd wanted to. From that vantage point, his hands were visibly shaking throughout the entire concerto, but we were all riveted by the music being made. It's a memory that never fades, and vividly contrasts to the many other sedated, forgettable, and forgotten performances I've been to.

With emphasis on technical perfection rather than musical expression, this sort of thing is too tempting. But I feel the music suffers from beta blocker culture.

Also: any teacher who hands them out ought to be reported. I've known people who ended up in the ER from taking beta blockers when they didn't really need them, and moreover had an underlying condition they weren't aware of. There is a reason they legally need to be prescribed.

Eric

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