tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30712330.post6880868744773116602..comments2023-02-26T06:56:57.963-08:00Comments on Classical in Seattle: Chicago's Search Continues...Z. Carstensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11171998761327140850noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30712330.post-8648758387851115962007-12-16T20:05:00.000-08:002007-12-16T20:05:00.000-08:00I don't really have an opinion on the matter. I k...I don't really have an opinion on the matter. I know only what is reported. <BR/><BR/>What I do know is the Seattle Symphony performs at a high level. They have put together riveting and grand performances of Mahler and Bruckner. Programming is interesting and fresh. Benaroya Hall is a phenomenal venue.<BR/><BR/>A co-blogger from Chicago posted about Haitink and he has his own opinion.Z. Carstensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171998761327140850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30712330.post-4850925507606750532007-12-16T19:39:00.000-08:002007-12-16T19:39:00.000-08:00I read your boyfriend's blog regularly, so I know ...I read your boyfriend's blog regularly, so I know of your classical music propensities. After reading the article in today's NYT, I wondered what your thoughts might be. <BR/><BR/>What an understated, but clear reaction.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I wish James allowed comments on his blog. As a sweet, nerdy 60's guy, I'd like to respond to his sweet, nerdy 20's musings. And, I know populations and other useless facts (of course, my population facts are based on the 1950 census).<BR/><BR/>I'm a classical music aficionado myself. I sing with the KC Symphony Chorus as well as KC's gay men's chorus. Dictatorial, insensitive conductors are the pits - especially when they fool the public.WD in KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260030545470263579noreply@blogger.com