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I wonder (not!) what the reaction would be if someone were to suggest that black people can't play Classical music? *****
I have seen several Black folks playing classical music in symphony orchestras on TV and the internet. I only know of one Black person that performs Classical music as a soloist. I am excluding Opera.
So, why are there not more Black soloists? Could it be that playing off a score in a large group is different than putting your own take / feelings into well known pieces that will grab Classical audiences? Could it be that European folks have more of an affinity for the music? I defer to the Oracle of NYC.
Cheers
I have seen several Black folks playing classical music in symphony orchestras on TV and the internet. I only know of one Black person that performs Classical music as a soloist. I am excluding Opera.
So, why are there not more Black soloists? Could it be that playing off a score in a large group is different than putting your own take / feelings into well known pieces that will grab Classical audiences? Could it be that European folks have more of an affinity for the music? I defer to the Oracle of NYC.
Cheers