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Richard A. Ujvary wrote:
>From the article it seems that there's a rift between those who want
>their classical radio tried and true and those who view it as a force for
>exploring. Rich
This is not just a matter of "tried and true". When I began learning
classical music I started with the local FM station (in Toldeo, Ohio)
That way I could "sample" composers who I was not familiar with and listen
to other recordings, too. Sampling, however, was a matter of getting to
listen to entire pieces of music so that I could appreciate the composer
and not just a mood. If course there was also good ol' Karl Hass. If the
station goes to a format that is "mood" the opportunity to function as a
teacher has been abdicated by FM.
As you go on to say, however, facts am facts. Long ago I realized I had to
free myself from the local FM station and acquire my own library. This was
well before the latest 'bleeding chunks' approach. Now having your own
library is almost a necessity for anyone who wants to learn to appreciate
classical music.
When this trend started I wrote the local FM station (then living in
Cowlumbus, Ohio) I pointed out that classical music should entertain but
not just be entertaining. Stokowski had a sound; that is an example of
what I mean.
Peace from he who is stumpf
aka Sisyphus
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