Some thoughts on music and related topics--by myself and others--to spark your thoughts. Click on the title of each entry to read the text. Afterwards, please share your reactions; head to the "I Wonder" section of the site.
In "Adaptistration," his perceptive and forthright weblog about orchestra management, Drew McManus examined the beliefs and attitudes underlying the often paltry efforts of orchestras to get more folks from racial and ethnic minorities into their audiences and onto their boards. I was among the readers who responded with comments; click on the links under "Racism and Diversity" to check out the ongoing discussion.
Wilfred Brown: on the relationship of the performer to the listener. Found at http://www.welshartsarchive.org.uk/galleries/glyn_jones.htm
An articulate and insightful statement by the great British tenor. If you happen to know the source of this quote, please let me know!