| Re: Modern Music
...another thought about Eighth Blackbird.
The jury for the Concert Artists Guild isn't particularly pro new music -- it reflects a wide spectrum of performers, teachers, and conductors. In spite of this Eighth Blackbird won with unanimous support from the jury. Their fiendishly difficult program, performed completely by memory, was presented with total conviction and we were absolutely blown away.
It was the best thing I've heard in the 12 or so years I've been judging.
Best,
EC |