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Garrett Harris

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Not Populist Canard

Quintus you've made some great points. You may not realize that you're preaching to the choir here on most of your comments. While that last paragraph about me doing homework etc may have felt good to write, ad hominem comments only serve to downgrade the previous stellar content you've added. Why not just be satisfied with making a strong case for your opinions instead of stooping down to impugn the knowledge, insights, and abilities of someone you've never met? I'll address the 1812 Overture in the next post but I'll briefly comment that it and the nutcracker are poor choices to prove the popular appeal of classical music. One might say that since most people know about the Sistine Chapel and The David it then follows that they know and value art in general. That is not the case. So far as Halo and Zelda go, yes, yes, yes. That is the direction orchestras need to go. However, who under-wrote those concerts? They did not support themselves or the composer's compensation with ticket sales. That was my original point. Classical music has rarely sustained itself. Your example of Bach and the city council is a great reference. However, that is still government propping classical music up as government continues to do here and abroad. Whether it is government or wealthy patrons, classical music has never survived on the same revenue sources as other forms of music. The example of Liszt and his piano arrangements is also great but how many pianists can play them? I would venture to say only the ELITE pianists in any particular community can play anything Liszt wrote. I could go on but I think that's enough for now. I am enjoying your comments and the fact that you are taking a position and engaging in a classical music blog.
— August 4, 2012 1:35 p.m.

Olympic Pick 'Em

It was awesome!
— August 4, 2012 1 p.m.

Runtastic Enters the App Race

Upon further review, the workout screen does allow you to customize four of the six information fields.
— July 27, 2012 10:18 a.m.

Apps, Apps, Apps

Thanks for the comment hejsa!
— July 23, 2012 10:25 a.m.

Local Singers Rock

I apologize for the $300 comment, I should have clarified that and explained that it referred to the type of pay for a lower level classical gig with two or three performances. I am sure the players in Rent were compensated at an appropriate rate for a full run of performances. I enjoyed Rent and the performances. I tried to place the local performer based on their bios--not a fully comprehensive approach but the only one available to an average patron. Is there any room to include a local designation in the programs? Although that could appear divisive. Never mind--bad idea. Thank you so much for the feedback, it is eternally valuable to all of us! Best, Garrett
— July 18, 2012 3:25 p.m.

Female Baritone

You're welcome. She is considered to be a mezzo-soprano but she does defy explanation.
— July 2, 2012 9:01 a.m.

How Fast is Your 5K?

6 pm Pacific Time.
— June 28, 2012 1:45 p.m.

Punching the Floor was the Only Option

It's not just you...
— June 28, 2012 12:53 p.m.

El Sistema

Live stream of Simon Bolivars and Dudamel in London tomorrow. Should stream at 11:30 am San Diego time. Previous concert is available now. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/interactive/2012/…
— June 25, 2012 7:44 p.m.

Punching the Floor was the Only Option

Ahhhh! spoiler alert! Next post is about El Sistemo. The Shostakovich 10 from 2007 is phenominal along with the Bernstein. Thank you for the comment! I'll check out the DVD.
— June 25, 2012 9:41 a.m.

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Garrett Harris

Not Populist Canard

Olympic Pick 'Em

Runtastic Enters the App Race

Apps, Apps, Apps

Local Singers Rock

Female Baritone

How Fast is Your 5K?

Punching the Floor was the Only Option

El Sistema

Punching the Floor was the Only Option

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