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RE: Our orchestras in big trouble

Author: Jim (E)
Date: 2001-10-30 04:55

I'm not sure classical music was any more popular 40 years ago when I became interested in it as a teen and young clarinetist. There are in South Jersey a number of community and pro orchestras and choirs performing classical and "pops" programs. I play in one, and sing on and off with 3 others. They generally gather audiences of 200 - 500. And yes, our players and audiences tend to be older. (I'm now beginning to catch up to them!)

Technology has certianally helped with the net providing info and forums like this one, and e-commerce providing easy sources of recordings and music.

I remember an interview in People or some other popular mag with Wynton Marsallis back in the late 80s after he had recorded several classical alblums. He said something to the effect that his love was jazz but he recorded classical to support himself. I remember thinking that jazz must really be a tough market if classical was better!

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