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Bill Pirkle ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
>Could someone enlighten me as to what public service music critics perform.
>How is life better with them here?
How about a private service?
As I began to discover music (mid teenage years and on) it began with
recordings. At 16 I began subscribing to Boston Symphony concerts (Munch's
last year). I began to devour what to me was new music (Brahms, 5
Beethoven piano concerti, Richard Strauss, etc.). I soon learned my
own response to a performance was not shared by all critics, and that
consistency impressed me. At times I would buy a recording, find it very
satisfying, then learn a particular critic did not like it. In the future
a negative review from that critic could favorably influence me and I would
take it as an indicator that I might like the recording.
This was a great guide that helped develop my own tastes.
Today, I try to get a sense how my tastes and a critic or list members
tastes are similar or different, and use that as a guide.
Regards,
Tom Connor
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