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James McCarty <[log in to unmask]>
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Harpsichords and Related Topics <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 29 Oct 2003 09:48:14 -0600
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on 10/29/03 5:27 AM, Jonathan Rhodes Lee at [log in to unmask]
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> This concept of the "performing artist as genius" has
> run its course.  People like to go to rock concerts because they scream and
> yell when they like something, they dance if they feel like it, they talk if
> they want . . .  Perhaps not so different from a 17th century opera house?

Do you really want people talking during hpd recitals? Nobody would be able
to hear a thing.

--
James R. (Jay) McCarty, MD
Fort Worth, TX

"Sine arte, scientia nihil est"

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