In a message dated 10/7/00 6:44:05 PM Central Daylight Time, Gina writes: << Being at rehearsals has tremendously improved my respect for the musicians. It's given me the opportunity to learn the difference between good and not so good conductors. Watching, hearing, them refine a piece of music is an incredible experience. These people know when they need to improve and they do it. That's what rehearsals are for. The downside is that it makes it difficult for me, as it does for them, when reading a review by a critic who has no concept of how hard these talented people have worked to make the music truly enjoyable. (That's why I rarely read reviews anymore.) >> Gina! You've brought up JUST one of my favorite pet peeves.......critics frequently write reviews as though the audience were THEIRS. My advice is to ignore them.....that way you won't get caught in the conundrum of agreeing with them when they agree with you. Personally, I began to question myself when I read reviews with which I agreed....so I don't read them any longer! Stan Ryberg Barrington IL
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