[BC] Digital Intgerference

[Rich Wood]

------ At 04:26 AM 12/19/2005, Robert Orban wrote: -------

>As for classical concerts, it's hard for me to put myself in the 
>shoes of a 15 year old listener. But I love live classical music. I 
>go to the symphony at least 15 times per year and it never fails to 
>strike me that symphony audiences are probably the best-behaved and 
>most respectful audiences of all.

Then you've never been to a Boston Symphony Friday matinee. When 
Michael Tilson Thomas was Associate Conductor he developed a 
"Spectrum" series featuring contemporary works. Blue haired Beacon 
Hill matrons revolted. They'd get up, slam their seats back and storm 
out of Symphony Hall. Michael got no respect. He and I had common 
friends so I saw him often. It frustrated him that they wouldn't give 
him a chance. This wasn't Cage stuff. Even Stravinsky didn't pass muster.

Not unexpected. Most Beacon Hill matrons were pretty revolting, anyway.

Rich

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