What I'm going to talk about -- but not quite yet -- is whether this new audience could be found outside New York. But first, a summary. I'm reminded in a blog comment from my friend Aleba Gartner (who does publicity work with the triumphantly resurgent New York City Opera) that City Opera's Monodramas production -- three atonal one-act, one-singer operas, currently in repertoire, and tremendously worth seeing -- also drew the kind of audience I've been talking about. Which would be an audience of smart (and in this case, maybe … [Read more...]
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Great post! I have run into this issue as well having started composing in my 20s but then being out...Les Fradkin on from Liza Figuroa Kravinsky: Challenging an assumption
Miss Liza, I, too, share your concerns. Although I have been fortunate enough to have occasional success visit my door...Ron Tucker on from Liza Figuroa Kravinsky: Challenging an assumption
Thanks for the article! I have a similar story and sometimes get frustrated by my aging "emerging artist" status...Scott on from Liza Figuroa Kravinsky: Challenging an assumption
Here here! I am 24 years old and I am just starting my BM in composition this fall. ...Jackie on from Liza Figuroa Kravinsky: Challenging an assumption
Yes, older doesn't mean you are no longer needing assistance or not innovative. I had composed music for...