Wow..... The Sad State of Classical Music in America

[ASTuba]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... id=topnews

[Chuck(G)]

Ever read Norman Lebrecht? His book "The Life and Death of Classical Music" is probably worth a read, if the BBC interview I heard is any indicator:

http://www.amazon.com/Life-Death-Classi ... 618&sr=8-1

Here's a column of his about the recording biz:

http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/

In some ways, I've got to agree with him. I know he makes his living by being caustic and opinionated, but he's got some valid points.

[tbn.al]

I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. I cried.