Karl Miller writes with feeling about the fickle shifts of taste:

> ... Clearly the pendulum continues to swing, but sadly, it seems that
>in doing so, so much that was good, can be lost.  I am reminded of all
>of those who wrote tonal music, some of it quite good, during the years
>when 12 tone was "in." So much wonderful music was ignored...and still
>is.

You rang?  Here I am -- still waiting!  Who is going to do anything
meaningful about the loss of fine tonal music during those dark, 12-tone
years?  It is essential that these bypassed scores be brought to light
and performed in order to fill out our understanding of 20th century
music.  Established conductors are not going to do this for a variety
of reasons.  It will require grant money from foundations -- foundations
that see beyond the allure of commissioning new work -- foundations that
can see the value in seeking the treasure that lies unheard in drawers,
boxes, and attics of composers who never had a chance to be heard.  We
need a few prestigious patrons to take on this rewarding task.  Any
volunteers?

David Lamb in Seattle

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