tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300053268224811025.post720180503458216152..comments2023-10-29T09:12:20.913-04:00Comments on The Future of Classical Music: Opening Nights, Opening MindsIJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302686657198035607noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300053268224811025.post-27619077942016154742009-10-18T23:31:10.501-04:002009-10-18T23:31:10.501-04:00My initial thought: Should it be new works or new ...My initial thought: Should it be new works or new marketing? <br /><br />It brings us back to the discussion of what or who attracts the audience. Is is the specific music itself? The conductor? A particular soloist? <br />Speaking from a choral perspective, the group I sing with in the city (Coro Allegro) prides itself of doing works that tend to be underrepresented, as well as doing many pieces by female composers. We have just as much trouble growing our audience. In fact, conversations in board meetings past have gone in reverse of what you are suggesting the BSO do. We talked about throwing in a popular chestnut in order to gain some revenue. <br /><br />I dont necessarily disagree with you, or the article, but it is interesting to see it from the other end of the spectrum. Is it actually the content that is the problem?Grace Allendorfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680685181593077156noreply@blogger.com