Jebiba

The ratio of standard repertoire to “contemporary” music in the average orchestra’s season is fairly lopsided. Further, a good portion of what is programmed as “contemporary” is from closer to the beginning of the 20th century and written by composers long since passed. Do you think this model has staying power heading into the future? In your experience, are younger generations of patrons interested in the same type of programming as the old guard? Do you think there is enough emphasis on new works by living composers, and who is your favorite living composer to play (and bonus points for your favorite piece of theirs)?

You might not see this since the AMA is over, but I wanted to say I really appreciate this response. This is a topic I'd gladly discuss for hours, but I think your approach is a good way to bridge the gap between periods of music.

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