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Steve Schwartz <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>>Whenever critics adopt such a self-inflated role, I cannot help but think
>>of the eunuch analogy. All the critics combined have not contributed to
>>music as much as even a single, semi-talented composer.
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>This is Romantic cant and shows an ignorance of critics.
Thanks for pointing out my ignorance. I had no idea, but, then, ignorant
folks never do. I'll try to work on it.
>... Mainly through his writings on the operas, Shaw taught at least
>English speakers how to listen to Mozart. I submit he performed a
>service for which we should all be grateful.
Yes, but to suggest that what Shaw wrote about music is as much a
contribution as the music itself, or even comes close, would be highly
inaccurate (I won't say "ignorant").
Jocelyn Wang
Culver Chamber Music Series
www.bigfoot.com/~CulverMusic
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