Comments on On An Overgrown Path: Classical music and the paid-for media

Excellent article; still, we may be just observing...

2006-12-25T20:38:00.000Z

Excellent article; still, we may be just observing an intensification of a trend, by which music production is now in the hands of the agencies themselves, who can join authentic musical talent and extensive marketing resources to the institutions represented by said artists to generate their own projects. They take advantage of a synergy already in place. Two things come to mind. Does this mean that--given the powerful marketing tools at their disposal-- the public will be led to perceive these artists as the only ones worth admiring? It is clear that with such resources, the artists of Askonas Holt, beyond their widely recognized gifts, also have access to the best opportunities to use them. Is there an alternative in a more democratic, internet-based or community driven appreciation of a wider circle or musicians? Either way, the critics need to be more independent than ever--not only in terms of source of payment but also from marketing persuasions-- and music education must reach all, because in the end, it is the musical quality that counts, no matter who produces the event.

Great eye opening article.

2006-11-28T01:15:00.000Z

Great eye opening article.

Excellent. From my point of view as an avid reader...

2006-11-27T09:29:00.000Z

Excellent. From my point of view as an avid reader of your blog, but layman to the field, "overgrown path" has been consistent in moving from strength to strength. Here again, you provide a real analysis in an economical amount of space, and importantly, one senses an author who is engaged. The chance to continue by following paths to other entries you have posted works well here, not just a simple archive but active paths and correspondences. Thankfully, you manage to rise above many critics worst tendency for a prolonged insider-battle as if having some value in itself, which inevitably just drag the newspapers, critics and all of us readers into downward spiralling returns.

And this story makes a leading political blog whi...

2006-11-26T18:10:00.000Z

And this story makes a leading political blog which really tells it like it is.

For non-UK readers I should explain that The Groan is The Guardian.