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Is Classical Music Equal Opportunity?
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Although minorities have made tremendous strides in many other fields, African-Americans are remarkably under-represented in classical music, comprising less than two percent of members of major orchestras. Joining us today to talk about this disparity are the Ritz Chamber Players, an all-black ensemble from Jacksonville, Fla. Comprised of musicians with degrees from leading conservatories, the group will perform live in our studio.
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There are still a few good seats available for this weekends performances of The Ritz Chamber Players at the Alexander Kasser Theater on the campus of Montclair State University. All tickets to all shows are only $15. Please go to www.peakperfs.org or call the Box Office directly at 973-655-5112.
John,
I love your programs and have enjoyed them for years-- your a fabulous and interesting host.
Today however your guest the Ritz Chamber Group was an exception. I turned on the program half way through and caught the beginning and end of the Cello sonata--
I have to say it was the worst Cello performance I have ever heard. FlAT AND VERY UNMUSICAL?? My 9 year old daughter, cellist heard the program tonight had the same conclusion --- fingers on a chalk board would have been easier to listen too. Yikes! Sorry to send bad news-- we still love your program.
I attended the Saturday evening Ritz performance at MSU and was very pleased with the live performance. Kelly Hall-Tompkins and the rest of the group bring a freshness to the world of music that will keep it alive even giving birth to newer forms.
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